| The Changing Room | |
|---|---|
 First edition | |
| Written by | David Storey |
| Characters | 22 men: rugby players and staff |
| Date premiered | 9 November 1971 |
| Place premiered | Royal Court Theatre, London |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Changing room of a rugby field |
The Changing Room is a 1971 play by David Storey, set in a men's changing room before, during and after a rugby league football game. It premiered at the Royal Court Theatre on 9 November 1971, directed by Lindsay Anderson. The 1973 Broadway production, directed by Michael Rudman, won several awards including the New York Drama Critics' Circle award for Best Play and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for John Lithgow. The technical director for the play was the former Great Britain Rugby League captain Bev Risman.