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With which play did Sam Mendes win a Tony Award for Best Direction in 2019?

  • The Ferryman

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Answer

"The Ferryman", a play written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes, earned Mendes the prestigious Tony Award for Best Direction in 2019. Set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland in the 1980s, the play delves into the complexities of a rural family grappling with political conflict, familial secrets, and the weight of the past.
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