Javier de Frutos

Javier De Frutos
Javier De Frutos 2015
Born (1963-05-15) 15 May 1963
Caracas, Venezuela
Occupations
  • Choreographer
  • dancer
  • director
  • designer
Years active1983–present

Javier De Frutos (born 15 May 1963) is a Spanish-Venezuelan choreographer, director, and former dancer. Originally from Caracas, he made a career in London. He was named by the Evening Standard as one of London's most influential people in 2016. He has received nominations in all of the dance categories at the Olivier Awards, including a win for Best Theatre Choreography for Cabaret in 2006. His other awards include an Evening Standard Award for The Most Incredible Thing in collaboration with Pet Shop Boys, a Critics' Circle Award for Milagros with Royal New Zealand Ballet and Elsa Canasta with Rambert Dance Company, and a South Bank Show Award for Grass.