Please note that the Young Vic Directors Program is open to all directors at an early stage of their career. The only criteria for joining is that they consider themselves professional directors, are not in full time education and are resident in the UK. It is important that when using this list detailed references are taken up as presence on this list is not in itself a recommendation.
- Lab Ky Mo
background: Lab Ky Mo BiogLast logged in 26/4/2010
Art-college trained, Lab graduated from Central St. Martin’s College of Art in London with a degree in Fine Art, before winning the prestigious Carl Foreman Screenwriting Fellowship to California, in conjunction with Bafta.
After shooting award-winning short films in L.A., Hong Kong & the UK, he made his debut feature film - “NINE DEAD GAY GUYS”. The film starring Steven Berkoff, Michael Praed, and Vas Blackwood, was hailed by the Observer as “The most shocking film at the Cannes Film Festival” and reviewed by one Sunday Express critic as “the most outrageous and original British film of the year. Left me speechless.” Having caused such a stir at Cannes, it then went on to win the Audience award at the Montreal International Comedy Film Festival as well as the Best Film award at Dublin L&G Film Festival, and has been released in both the UK and the US.
Since 2004, Lab has chosen to focus his film-making skills on the 30second film that is a commercial. He has subsequently won two Golds at the Roses Advertising Awards 2005 with a risqué viral for Scruffs Workwear. He has worked with MTV Europe, WTCS, BanksHogginsO'SheaFCB, DDB, Cheetham Bell JWT & Channel 4.
experienced in: New writing, Devising
other skills: Writing
country: UK
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Last updated on 8/3/2010 - Lara Samuelsbackground: BA (Hons) Degree - Drama & Theatre Arts @ Goldsmiths' College - graduated in 2002Last logged in 7/9/2010
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: Community theatre workshop leader (disadvantaged groups)
date of birth: 1/1/2004
country: UK
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Last updated on 5/3/2010 - Lara Muth
background: Founder/director of Bard Unbound.Last logged in 3/9/2010
Specialising but not limited to site-specific Shakespeare including performance immersion projects at HM Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace.
MA in Text & Performance from RADA / Kings College London (UK)
Intensive training with Shakespeare & Company (USA)
Scriptwriting with Robert McKee (author of 'Story')
Scriptwriting with Stephen Jeffreys (author of 'The Libertine')
Scriptwriting with James Ryan (author of 'Screenwriting from the Heart')
Artist's Way workshop weekend with Julia Cameron (London, 09)
Professional experience includes special events design, public relations, project management and financial administration.
ITC training: Starting a Theatre Company, VAT and Charitable Status, Site-specific Theatre
Trustee of the London start-up theatre company 'Standing on the Shoulders of Giants' - patron David Schwimmer
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: site-specific, performance immersion, outdoor, Shakespeare, stage combat, British Sign Language, new writing
other skills: script-writing, sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, project management, PR, finance
date of birth: 14/10/1968
country: UK
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Last updated on 17/5/2010 - Lars Harald Gathe
background: Lars has directed several short films, plus the award winning feature Ulysses Road in 2005. During his MA in Drama Directing at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, he assisted on several shows, including Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in Andrew Hilton's Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory '09 season. He has directed fringe plays in Bristol and London, including The Gaelic Teacher by Paolo Chianta, Winter by Jon Fosse, and his own play 1% Inspiration.Last logged in 9/9/2010
Forthcoming: a site-specific production of Jon Fosse's Visits in London summer 2010.
www.larsgathe.com
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Writing, composing
other skills: Cameraman, editing
date of birth: 24/6/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 8/7/2010 - Laura Baggaley
background: Laura Baggaley read English at Oxford (BA Hons, First Class) and Text and Performance Studies at King's College London and RADA (MA). Her director training includes the Directors' Programme at the National Theatre Studio and Katie Mitchell's Directors' Course at the National Theatre Studio.Last logged in 28/8/2010
See www.baggtheatre.co.uk for more details.
Laura's directing credits include: Sense by Anja Hilling (Company of Angels at Southwark Playhouse); The Gap Project (Company of Angels); Twelfth Night and The Winter's Tale for the Blewbury Players; Chicken and Mushroom Pie and Chips, at the King's Head; Dip the Puppy, a devised adaptation from Spike Milligan's children's book (Company of Angels Directors' Programme); The Comedy of Errors for the Marlowe Society at the Arts Theatre Cambridge; Wind in the Willows at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park; Leonardo's Last Supper by Peter Barnes, The Baby-Sitter and Two Women For One Ghost by Rene de Obaldia, all at the Open Air Theatre Studio; Much Ado About Nothing at Jermyn Street Theatre; Romeo and Juliet for the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival; a Jane Austen adaptation, Northanger, at Jackson's Lane and In Lambeth by Jack Shepherd at the Etcetera Theatre.
She has assisted Ed Hall at the National Theatre, Rachel Kavanaugh at Birmingham Rep and Steve Unwin at English Touring Theatre; she has also assisted on several plays at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, including assisting Rachel Kavanaugh on Cymbeline and Two Gentlemen of Verona, Michael Pennington on A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alan Strachan on Henry IV Part I and Ian Talbot on High Society.
Laura has worked with children in education workshops and youth productions, and has directed for TIE company White Horse in Germany.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Opera
other skills related to directing: Script-reading; producing; leading education workshops; Piano (Grade 8)
other skills: Freelance writing (e.g. book reviewing for the Observer & Times Literary Supplement); dance medals (Jive, Rock 'n' Roll, Mambo, Salsa); driving licence
country: UK
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Last updated on 10/11/2009 - Laura Farnworthbackground: Artistic Director of the award-winning Labyrinth Theatre and one half of Violet's Invention, a new artistic partnership with writer Annie Siddons (Rapunzel, Kneehigh).Last logged in 3/9/2010
Currently in development for Labyrinth Theatre; ABEL SANCHEZ a new commission with Annie Siddons; 'So Just Stories' a collaboration with musician/composer Manuel Pinheiro, an extraordinary compilation of short stories, including 'My Shrinking Mouth', exploring innovative approaches to performance through sound design.
As freelance director; in development with Annie Siddons with support from the National Studio and BAC 'Flygirl', (Violet's Invention). With writer Daniel Hoffman-Gill, 'Our Style is Legendary' to be produced spring 2011. Following PLAYSIZE 2007 and 2008, Young Vic, in development with writer Lydia Adetunji on a new piece called 'Floor 44' with support from ATC and Uprooted.
Following the National Theatres Studio Directors course in 2007, worked with Marianne Elliott on 'Therese Raquin' and 'Saint Joan', and was Staff Director on 'Happy Now' with Thea Sharrock, all at the National Theatre.
Education: Work as a Teaching Artist with the National Theatre, workshop leader for GYLPT and assistant director on a devised production with Special Needs Schools for the Young Vic. For Labyrinth Theatre experience of designing and facilitating a range of workshops for school and community programmes.
Trained at University of Birmingham Drama and Theatre Arts (2.1)
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: animation/film/multimedia/photography
other skills: Experienced in ballet/dance to high standard
date of birth: 27/4/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 6/6/2010 - Laura Kriefman
background: Laura Kriefman trained at GSA Conservatoire, receiving the Tim Combe Bursary for Professional Development and a first for her choreography dissertation 2522. She was a finalist for the first BluePrint Bursary. Her choreography credits include Looking to London (Ignition 2009) devised by Kenny Emson and herself, The Guerilla Dance Project (Tristan Bates Theatre, London-wide), Oh What a Lovely War (Royal Academy of Music), The Voice of Tomorrow (Bloomsbury Theatre), Richard OBriens Mephistopheles Smith (No2 Best of Fest, Brighton Fringe), The Cherry Orchard (4 stars in The Times, Time Out Critics Choice), movement directing on The Seven Deadly Sins, and teaching at Guilford School of Acting. Directing credits include The End of What? starring Lindsey Duncan, the national tour of Slavery by Jonathan Payne: (UK premiere, Tara Arts) site-specific shows for the National Trust, and Ghetto by Joshua Sobol.Last logged in 30/6/2010
Laura is the Creative Producer at the Tristan Bates Theatre which she programmes and develops. Over the last year of new programming Laura has initiated and produced the sell out seasons of Louder Than Words (Team Angelica), the Midnight Matinees, Ignition 2008 and 2009, Test before you Fest securing the critics picks of Time Out, London Lite and the London Paper. She is also a guest speaker on the MA in Creative Producing at Birkbeck.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Wardrobe and Costume design, Advanced stage combat, 7 yrs choreography experience, production expeirience on touring shows, FOH experience, full drama training, writer
other skills: unicyclist, stilt walker, dancer, choreographer, Advanced Stage Combat, clarinet playing,
date of birth: 25/1/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/11/2009 - Laura Mccluskey
background: Director/Writer NINA AND SHAZ at The Brockley Jack ; Assistant Director BEEN SO LONG by Che Walker at TheYoung Vic; Assistant Director GONE TOO FAR by Bola Agbaje at The Royal Court; Director EARLYBIRD by Daniel Barker at The Royal Court (reading); Director Mother Seacole comunity play at Theatre 503, Director Daring Pairings with Dennis Kelly and Georgia Lester at Hampstead Theatre.Last logged in 7/9/2010
Currently workshopping & developing Nina and Shaz; teaching at Central School of Speech and Drama and leading workshops for Hampstead Theatre's production of What Fatima Did.
Trained on Katie Mitchell's Intensive Driectors Course; directing workshop with IAN RICKSON & ANNIE CASTLEDINE.
Ran the education dept at the Royal Court since the end of 2005.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing
other skills related to directing: Qualified Teacher with enhanced CRB; yoga teacher
other skills: fluent Italian; yoga
country: UK
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Last updated on 15/4/2010 - Laura Keefe
background: Currently Associate Director on Is Everyone Ok? by Joel Horwood (nabokov).Last logged in 8/9/2010
Experience as a Director: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT MESSAGE I'VE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE TO BE LEFT (HELLO), (Present Tense/Southwark Playhouse), ONE YEAR ON (Islington Community Theatre/Pleasance Islington), SPORTS DAY by Louise Monaghan (Miniaturists/Arcola Theatre), SMITHEREENS by Sean Buckley (Workshop Performance/Young Vic), SUGAR SYNDROME by Lucy Prebble (Workshop Performance/Young Vic).
Experience as an Assistant Director: DOCTOR FAUSTUS dir. George Perrin (Watford Palace), ROMEO AND JULIET dir. Bill Buckhurst (Shakespeares Globe), ROARING TRADE dir. Roxana Silbert (Soho Theatre/Paines Plough), HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AND NEVER BE FOUND dir Ellie Jones (Southwark Playhouse).
2009 - 2010 Script Reader (nabokov)
2008 - 2010 Taking Part Assistant Director/Project Assistant (Young Vic).
2008 Secrets Curator (Southwark Playhouse).
Training: Springboard led by Natalie Abrahami, Introduction to Directing: Shorts led by Tessa Walker and Introduction to Directing led by Matthew Dunster (Young Vic).
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Workshop Leader/Facilitator
other skills: Full Clean UK Driving License
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/8/2010 - Laura Bridges
background: I graduated from Middlesex University and have been working both as a Director and Assistant Director on a variety of theatre, radio and film projects.Last logged in 6/9/2010
I have a keen interest in making theatre that is 'theatrical' and non-realistic, and encouraging new writing in this vein. I enjoy physical and ensemble work as well as bringing out poetry and specificity in writing.
Previous projects include work with LOST Theatre Company, Camden Fringe Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Ten in a Bed Theatre Company, Tin Can Podcast Productions, The Garden Opera Company, Thieving Dingos Theatre Company and Howard Barker's The Wrestling School.
Aside from directing, I run a regular script development and networking event, Page to Stage, at Jackson's Lane and I have previously worked as a project manager and administrator for various national and international theatre, music and opera companies.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Text Interrogation, Workshop Leading
other skills: Project Management, Report Writing, Fundraising
date of birth: 23/7/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 24/8/2010 - Lauren Graham
background: I have just finished work on 'A Child Made of Love' by Matthew McVarish at the Tron theatre, Glasgow as part of the Glasgay! festival,which opend to broad critical acclaim.Last logged in 8/9/2010
I have recently completed training on the MA program for directors at the RSAMD where I worked on a host of projects, ranging from The Winter's Tale at The Globe to a newly commissioned work by David Harrower.
Artistic Director of Room for Pudding theatre company based in London. A varied range of productions is accompanied by a comprehensive workshop program. The company also run regular live entertainment events at various London venues.
Room For Pudding strives to create immersive theatre within an ethos of honest reaction in performance. Our technique relies heavily on practical approaches to theatre, influenced by practitioners such as Growtowski, Meyerhold, Boal and Michael Chekhov.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: substantial performance experience & dance training
other skills: lighting design, stage managment, workshop leading
date of birth: 27/9/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 5/8/2010 - Lauren Collins
background: Directing experience:Last logged in 9/9/2010
Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Yeomen of the Guard' with Grosvenor Light Opera Company, current (Director)
Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Iolanthe' with Charles Court Opera at the Buxton Festival, summer 2009 (Assistant Director)
Haydn's 'Il Mondo Della Luna' (touring with Opera East), summer 2009 (Assistant Director)
Stacey Lamb's 'Bitchin Logic' at the Hen and Chickens theatre, 05.2008 (Director)
Sondheim's 'Assassins' at the Theatro Technis, 03.2008 (Assistant Director and Choreographer)
Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte at the Winston Theatre, Bristol, 02.2006 (Director)
Other theatre experience:
I have a wide variety of performance experience (drama, singing and dancing) at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Festival Hall,The Colisuem and the Royal National Theatre, as well as university and numerous amateur productions.
I studied singing with Christopher and Barbara Davies and have participated and received distinctions in the Watford Festival of Music (1999 and 2001)
I have studied ballet since 1985 and have also attended classes in contemporary ballet, contemporary dance, street dance and tap.
Qualifications:
University of Bristol: BSc Politics (2005) and MSc International Relations (2007)
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement
experienced in: Physical work, Opera
other skills related to directing: Choreography, theatre production, experienced dancer and singer
other skills: Excellent administration skills, mediation
date of birth: 11/10/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 26/7/2010 - Lauren Overs
background: Trained at Central School of Speech and Drama.Last logged in 6/9/2010
Artistic Director of N10 Productions
Current Show: Virtuous Flock by Billy Barrett at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Dance, Education
other skills: Teaching, Acting
date of birth: 25/11/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/6/2010 - Lavinia Hollands
background: I am a freelance director, writer and acting coach/facilitator. I have recently written and directed Adjusting Water Features, performed as part of the Rosemary Branch new writing festival. During the summer I directed and adapted a version of the Tempest for young people. I am currently assisting on a physical theatre piece with actors from Gardzience and Song of the Goat at Bracknell South Hill Park and Trestle theatre, to tour early 2010.Last logged in 9/9/2010
I was first assistant director for Angelo Valentino's art film and I currently work as an acting coach for film and tv for young people.
At the moment I am involved in a project based around the themes of living with a disability or disfigurement. I have been working with a writer as a dramaturge, for the past six months developing this play and an idea to involve workshops in the process. I am passionate about inclusive theatre.
I focus on using elements of weight, space, time and flow and approach work from a place of neutrality emphasizing the importance of honesty in acting and finding the inner life by taking risks as individuals and as a group.
I use variations on Laban Movement for actors, Meisner and character transformation. I require my cast to explore uncomfortable territory within a trusting environment.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Acting, Speech Level Singing, Playwrighting, Dramaturgy and Script Development, Faciilitating Creative Writing, Lighting Design, Stage Management, Coaching Actors for Auditions
other skills: Dramaturgy, Script development, Voice Training, Piano, Capoeira, Contact Improvisation, Working with people with disabilities
country: UK
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Last updated on 9/12/2009 - Leah Townley
background: I have recently been working with Crying Out Loud, a production company focusing on interdisciplinary work.Last logged in 9/9/2010
This summer I will be directing a one woman show for the Camden Fringe, a show at Hackney Empire Studio with 17 year olds from Newham and a workshop series and production with the Hammersmith and Fulham Youth Offending Team.
I have run Boy Who Cried Theatre Company since 2005.
In the last year I have taken short courses and workshops to add to my 'toolbox'!
I completed an English Literature degree at Sussex University where I also acted and directed constantly. My foundation training was with the Year Out Drama Company.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Dance and singing training
date of birth: 4/11/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/7/2009 - Leann O'Kasi
background: Leann is currently Artist in Residence at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow. She is an actor, writer and stage director and graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2006. Leann was Trainee Director at the Citizens Theatre from 2008-2009.Last logged in 5/9/2010
Recent credits include the UK Premiere of BETRAYED for the Tron Theatre ('Mayfesto got off to a storming start with a powerful performance of George Packer's Betrayed' **** The Scotsman, **** The Herald) and the Scottish premiere of TOPDOG/UNDERDOG for the Citizens Theatre ( **** The Times, **** The Scotsman, **** The Herald, **** The List).
Other directing includes; The Red Shoes (TAG), Mish Gorecki Goes Missing (Tron), Medea (Tara Arts), Plasticine (ICA), Skin (Contact Theatre) and various rehearsed readings for the Soho Theatre. In 2009 Leann was awarded a Scottish Arts Council Professional Development Grant to support her research in New York.
Leann is currently developing Dirty Paradise, a multi-sensory piece based on a short story by Columbian novelist Gabriel Garca Mrquez which is being produced by the Tron Theatre in October 2010.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Professional Actor/Playwrighting
other skills: Youth Worker for 4 years in LB of Tower Hamlets
date of birth: 7/1/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 23/6/2010 - Leigh Tredger
background: I have been privileged to work extensively in London within the ambit of new writing, physical and devised theatre. I work in a collaborative manner and always seek to explore a creative approach to theatre making.Last logged in 7/9/2010
Coming from a South African context I am interested in work that confronts its audience, questions perceptions and creates a platform for discussion.
Some of my influences are that of John Wright and his notions around play and game, Grotowskis physical methodologies and Boals image theatre. I also draw from contemporary culture, music, art and design when making work.
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Movement, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: African Dance (Zulu), Contemporary Dance, Street Dance, Capoeira, Yoga, circus (acrobatics and aerial)
other skills: Report writing, drama/dance workshop leader, computer skills.
date of birth: 27/4/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 8/9/2010 - Leon Trayman
background: Training: Central School of Speech and Drama - BA (Hons) Acting.Last logged in 1/6/2010
Directing Credits Include: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Cambridge Touring Theatre - Winner of Henley Fringe Festival Industry Gold Standard Award for Best Production 2009), Call Me Dave (ArtsDepot), The Rivals (Mr Hart's Theatrical Company - Winner of Henley Fringe Festival Industry Gold Standard Award for Best Director and Best Production 2008), Showcases (Cavendish House, Madam Jojos' amongst others...)
As Assistant: Me and My Girl (MT4uth), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Asst. to Michael Culkin), Merchant of Venice (Ash Green Youth Theatre - Movement Director/Asst. to Syd Ralph).
Leon has worked extensively with youth theatres as well as professional and community groups, including NYMT, MT4uth, ArtsDepot, Cambridge Touring Theatre and is the co-founder of Mr Hart's Theatrical Company. He is also the musical director of the Equity Choir and works as a vocal coach with his company, TemperVox Ltd.
Experience includes: Classical Canon, Workshops, Opera, Musical Theatre & Children's Theatre.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Musical Direction, Read Music, Musician, Vocal Coach, Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone
other skills: Workshop Facilitator
date of birth: 9/3/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 23/5/2010 - Leonie Kubigsteltig
background: Born in Germany, North Rhine-WestphaliaLast logged in 1/9/2010
trained Central School of Speech and Drama London, Northern School of Contemporary Dance Leeds, Ruhr-Universitt Bochum and Universitt Hildesheim, Germany. Further professional dance training in the tradition of Pina Bausch received at Folkwanghoschule Essen-Werden, Germany
theatre includes As director: Bone Cage (R&D Young Vic, Clare Studio), The Insect Play (site-specific, Shunt Vaults, London); Senecas Oedipus (shortlisted for JMK Award 07; Blue Elephant Theatre/ Goethe Institute); Stealin an Arm Aint No Crime (Riley Theatre Leeds/ Yorkshire Dance Centre Leeds).
As assistant director: Sweet Nothings (Young Vic), Days of Significance (RSC, UK tour), State of Emergency, Sexual Neuroses of Our Parents (Gate).
movement and choreography includes The Mothers Bones (Manchester Evening News Award 06. Buxton Fringe Festival/Escalator East to Edinburgh 07/international tour); The Speculator (Central School of Speech and Drama). As assistant: Long Time Dead (Paines Plough/Drum, Plymouth); The Beggars Opera (Trinity College/Blackheath Concert Halls); Studio Plymouth (Youth Music Theatre UK)
I have further worked for the Gate theatre as reader of new German plays and am due to spend some time working in the dramaturgical department of Staatstheater Stuttgart later on this year. I have previously participated in a two week residency at Theatertreffen Berlin for young international theatremakers.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: contemporary dance and choreography
other skills: native German speaker, reader and translator
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/7/2010 - Li E Chen
background: Li E Chen is an interdisciplinary artist (director, performer, digital designer, young curator/producer) working across from experimental theatre, live art, visual art, new media and opera. Li also runs an artist-led company aims to produce cutting edge interdisciplinary art and cross-over collaborations both in the UK and China. Additionally, in 2008/9 she was selected for a creative leadership training programme-StepChange, supported by the National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Young Vic, BAC and Cultural Leadership Programme, and had a three months secondment at Improbable Theatre Company.Last logged in 31/8/2010
Li grew up in mainland China and moved to the UK in 1997. She received a BA in Alternative Theatre Practice from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2004 and an MA in Media Arts Philosophy and Practice from the University of Greenwich in 2007, (Distinctions awards in both degrees).
Lis artwork aims to create performances that express meaning without reference to traditional forms of story, dialogue and narrative. She considers her approach as conceptual, humorous, risk-taking, non-representational and process-based. Her work aims to move beyond conceptions of representation that are dominant in visual arts and visual culture, and to experiment with movement where "form" or "structure" remains incomplete.
Currently she is experimenting with an approach to visual arts and live performance in a state of being totally objective (standing at a distance) as a new way of bringing audiences to experience art works differently. Her artistic career has been influenced by the works of Edward Bond, Robert Wilson, Harold Pinter, Improbable, Techching Hsieh, Tadeusz Kantor, Robert Lepage, William Forsythe, Pina Bausch and many other theatre, live artists, writers, philosophers, visual artists, choreographers and producers/curators.
Full CV can be found: http://www.liechen.com/liechen/cv.html
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Visual Arts, Physical Theatre, Dance Theatre, New Media/Motion Graphic Designs for Stage
other skills: Consultant, Trainer and Workshop Leader, Project Management, Stage Manager, Assistant Producer
date of birth: 10/8/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 31/5/2010 - Liam Jarvis
background: I am Co-Artistic director of award winning multi-disciplinary company, Analogue, touring work in the UK and Internationally. Our work is highly cross disciplinary, and often borne out of extensive periods of research and development (up to two years) with collaborators working in tangential fields (as diverse as computer games design and histopathology). My company's work to date has included critically acclaimed works such as 'Mile End' (2007) and 'Beachy Head' (2009). We have new projects in development throughout 2010/11. Analogue are Associate Artists at Farnham Maltings.Last logged in 8/9/2010
I have been fortunate enough in my career to assist and work with radical companies and artists such as Gecko, Theatre Rites and Chris Goode, all of whom have contributed to my understanding of what live performance can be.
I've directed diverse work from large-scale shows to work in progress pieces at The Hampstead Theatre, The Young Vic Studio, Drill Hall, LAMDA, Rose Bruford, BAC, CPT, Barons Court Theatre, The Cockpit Theatre, The Space and The Pleasance Islington/Edinburgh.
I am a Visiting Lecturer in Contemporary Theatre Making at Royal Holloway University, where I have recently completed an MRes thesis on hybrid intermedial forms of performance. I have just been offered an AHRC award in 2010 to commence a PhD exploring the ethics of spectatorial interactions in performance since the turn of the Millenium.
As an actor: I trained with NYT and have since performed in various roles in theatres such as The Royal National Theatre, The Young Vic Studio, BAC and Stratford Circus.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: Multimedia Design, Graphic design and digital art
other skills: Acting, Playwriting, Painting
date of birth: 19/4/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/3/2010 - Lily Sykes
background: Since September 2009 I have been working as a staff director at Schauspielfrankfurt, GermanyLast logged in 14/7/2010
2010 - 2011 - LAST WOMAN STANDING (Site-Specific) - Samuel House, Hackney - Director
May 2010 MAY DAY by F Scott Fitzgerald (rehearsed reading) - Schauspielfrankfurt - Director
February - April 2010 TARTUFFE by Moliere -Schauspielfrankfurt - Assistant Director (D: Staffan Valdemar Holm)
December 2009 - February 2010 EINSAME MENSCHEN by Gerhard Hauptmann - Schauspielfrankfurt - Assistant Director (D: Hanna Rudolph)
Jan 2010 STEILWAND (Sea Wall) by Simon Stephens (German Premiere) - Schauspielfrankfurt - Director
October - December 2009 PHAEDRA by Jean Racine - Schauspielfrankfurt - Assistant Director (D: Oliver Reese)
October 2009 - DER FUTOROLOGISCHER KONGRESS by Stanislaw Lem - Schauspielfrankfurt - Assistant Director (D: Martin Kloepfer)
October 2009 - HAUTNAH (Closer) by Patrick Marber - Schauspielfrankfurt - Assistant Director (D: Christoph Mehler)
September - October 2009 - STADT AUS GLAS (City of Glass) by Paul Auster - Schauspielfrankfurt - Assistant Director (D: Bettina Brunier)
August 2009 MASHA AND VASHA by Hanna Pyliotis - Camden People's Theatre - Deviser/Performer
December 2008 - January 2009 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN'S TIN SOLDIER (Devised) - The Courtyard Theatre - Director
October 2008 -THE FISH IS OPEN (Devised) - Isfahan/Tehran Tour - Director
September 2008 - ONWARDS, UPWARDS adapted from Nabokov - BAC - Director
May 2008 - Participant in the Internationales Forum of the Berlin Theatertreffen
August 2007 - THE FISH IS OPEN (Devised) - Theaterforumkreuzberg, Berlin / Teatro Technis, London / The Robinson Theatre, Cambridge - Director
2006-2008 2 year diploma Ecole Philippe Gaulier, Paris
2002-2006 Oxford University, 2.1 in German and Philosophy
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Mask work
other skills: I speak fluent French and bilingual German
date of birth: 18/8/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 21/3/2010 - Linnie Reedman
background: Linnie is passionate about theatre that explores many different art forms especially the use of live, original music, dance or movement and strong visual images. She is artistic director of Honest Hands Theatre Company which is dedicated to all the above and also favours original, edgy adaptations and new writing.Last logged in 9/9/2010
"...There is a good deal of satisfaction to be derived from Reedman’s interplay and development… well directed, with compelling performances and wonderfully evocative music. A rewarding experience indeed..." Musicohm.com
"...…The live musical accompaniment is one of the major pleasures of Reedman’s evocative production…” Time Out
“…An audacious and lovingly created production…” Indie London
Aside from her own writing and directing, Linnie is also proud to have been involved in prestigious productions such as Tim Supple's Blood Wedding and Spring Awakening and Alan Rickman's A Winter Guest.
Having also had some experience as an actress (after training at DSL) she is particularly sensitive to the needs of actors and feels that she is adept at bringing out secure, strong performances from her cast.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Acting and performing and singing
other skills: Teaching
country: UK
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Last updated on 4/6/2007 - Lisa Spirling
background: For my up to date cv please go to http://unitedagents.co.uk/search/site/lisa%20spirlingLast logged in 19/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics
other skills related to directing: Script reader, Site Specific, Community Work, Large Companies, Young People
other skills: Programming, Casting, Producing, Comedy directing,
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/3/2010 - Lisa Cagnacci
background: Most recently, I assisted Ellie Jones on her production of 'A Christmas Carol' at Southwark Playhouse. I trained at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, and completed the MA Directing course at Goldsmiths College, University of London. I have directed productions in various venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in London at the Pleasance, White Bear, Rosemary Branch, Etcetera and Jermyn Street Theatre. I have assisted in the West End and at the Yvonne Arnaud in Guildford. I am particularly interested in new writing, and also work as aLast logged in 3/9/2010
script reader. I am artistic director of Wild Shrews, a theatre company devoted to reviving neglected work by female playwrights.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera
other skills: Speak Italian, French, Afrikaans
country: UK
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Last updated on 15/2/2010 - Lisa Woynarski
background: MA in Theatre Directing - Royal Holloway, University of LondonLast logged in 8/9/2010
-trained as a choreographer and director
Taught drama in South Korea to ESL students. Directed their productions.
Honours BA in Drama - University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
-studied directing, playwriting, costume design, acting and tech
I have a lot of experience and knowledge of sustainability issues and eco-drama.
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Experience in political theatre and young people's theatre.
date of birth: 26/7/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 14/12/2009 - Liya Wu
background: I trained at a Lecoq-based physical theatre school in London: LISPA. My past experience is mostly in the community theatre. My interest is in working in youth theatre and youth community.Last logged in 15/8/2010
Now I would like to devote my time and energy on writing and directing, and welcome all the assistant directing opportunities.
The style of theatre that I am interested in is visual, physical and full of sensory surprises.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: writing, directing
other skills: Mandarin Chinese
date of birth: 1/7/1974
country: UK
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Last updated on 4/12/2009 - Lizzie Wiggs
background: background: Lizzie received her BA in Drama and Theatre Arts from the University of Birmingham and furthered her training at the Lecole Internationale de Theatre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, where she is also a graduate of their Laboratoire DEtude du Movement.Last logged in 6/9/2010
Lizzie is the Co- artistic director of TongueTied Theatre formed in 2009 and has directed and performed in their two productions to date. Currently in development is the companys first full length production performed in demi mask, THE UNHOLY TRINITY. She is also an associate artist for the award winning Theatre Absolute.
Directing credits include: MULHOLLAND DRIVEIN 10 MINUTES, IN WANT OF A WIFE, THE UNHOLY TRINITY. TongueTied Theatre
As assistant: ANOTHER DOOR CLOSED, Peter Hall Season (Mime Coach), HANG LENNY POPE, WAC and National Tour, CLOUD:BURST, 59E59 Theatre NYC, BEING ALIVE, National Tour, CHASING IBSEN, Jermyn Street Theatre.
Acting credits include: ALAN WAKE EVENT, Punchdrunk, CAPTAIN BARBICAN, Barbican Theatre, THEY ONLY COME AT NIGHT, Barbican Theatre, LBT Huddersfield, LAST SEEN, Almeida Theatre, MARAT/SADE, Big Chill Festival, ANNA WEISS, The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, ADULT CHILD/DEAD CHILD, THE GOLDEN AGE, Allardyce Nicol Studio Theatre.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement
experienced in: Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Professional actress, circus skills,physical theatre trained, workshop leader.
date of birth: 1/12/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/7/2010 - Lloyd Woodbackground: I am currently the associate director of the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company, and worked on both the Jonathan Kent and Sean Mathias seasons. In addition, I am a staff director at Glyndebourne and, at present, work predominantly in opera.Last logged in 20/5/2010
Future projects include Don Giovanni and La Cenerentola with Glyndebourne, Purcell's Fairy Queen and Die Frau ohne Schatten at the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg and the Golden Mask in Moscow.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera
country: UK
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Last updated on 8/3/2010 - Lootie Johansen-Bibby
background: I studied at Edinburgh University and London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA). I have also trained with Song of the Goat in Polland and with Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski & Thomas Richards in Russia. I have worked extensively as movement director and choreographer for theatre. I have devised and co-directed new physical work with Counterweight, a company I co-founded with fellow LISPA graduates.Last logged in 9/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Choreography, Movement Directing, Devising and Physical Theatre
date of birth: 4/10/1977
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/8/2010 - Lora Randolph Mander
background: M.A. in Directing from St. Mary's College, January 2007, UKLast logged in 6/9/2010
B.A. in Theatre from Baldwin-Wallace College, USA. I am from the United States and now live in London. Currently a Trainee Assistant Director with the New End Theatre. Recent directions include THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GIN & BACARDI (Edinburgh Fringe 2010), SOMETHING UNSPOKEN (2010) PORCH (2010), MERGER TALKS (2010) A CERTAIN CHILD (2010) SMOKE & PEARLS (2009) 264 HOURS (Reading, 2009) DOWN IN THE VALLEY by Kurt Veill at Asheville Lyric Opera (2007) and WINTER by Jon Fosse at the BAC (2006). I have also directed several devised projects of my own andI assisted on DISAPPEARED (Arcola 2009) for Theory of Everything at the Arcola and a devised version of WIND IN THE WILLOWS with the Cambridge Touring Theatre Company (2007).
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Opera
other skills related to directing: Theatre Administrative work
other skills: Fundraising
date of birth: 25/2/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/7/2010 - Lorne Campbell
background: Training: Masters in Directing, RSAMD & Channel 4 Theatre Director's Scheme.Last logged in 25/8/2010
I am the Artistic Director of Greyscale and Creative fellow of the R.S.C./Warwick University.
I was the Associate Director of the Traverse for 4 years and have worked at a number of other regional theatres including Birmingham Rep and Theatre Royal, Bath. I have recently relocated to London.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics
other skills related to directing: I have taught at a number of leading conservatoires.
date of birth: 9/5/1977
country: UK
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Last updated on 5/11/2009 - Lotte Wakeham
background: This summer I'm directing FAIR TRADE - a new, verbatim-inspired play about sex trafficking. Produced by Shatterbox Theatre Company; executive produced by Emma Thompson.Last logged in 3/9/2010
Venues:
Latitude Festival (15th-17th July)
Rich Mix, East London (22nd-25th July)
Pleasance Kingdome, Edinburgh (4th-29th August; 3:30pm slot)
http://shatterbox.co.uk/
I recently got back from New York, where I was working as a guest director for LAByrinth Theatre Company.
I'm currently assisting Richard Eyre on PRIVATE LIVES (Theatre Royal Bath/ Vaudeville) and Anna Mackmin on THE REAL THING (Old Vic)
Directing credits include:
'Austentatious' (Landor)
'Something Stupid' (Camden Fringe Festival)
'The Language of Love' Shakespeare Festival (Rose Theatre, Kingston)
'Rain, Steam and Speed' (Etcetera Theatre)
'Dido, Queen of Carthage' (Little Hawks Theatre Company)
'Sex and the Village' (George Square, Edinburgh)
'Play on Words' (Winner of the Cameron Mackintosh New Writing Festival 2007)
'The Threepenny Opera' (Oxford Playhouse)
'Into the Woods' (Oxford Playhouse)
'Travesties' (O'Reilly Theatre)
'Kafka's Dick' (EM Forster Theatre)
'Woman in Mind' (Burton Taylor Theatre)
'The Actor's Nightmare' (Burton Taylor Theatre)
'Attempts on her Life' (EM Forster Theatre)
'After Magritte' (EM Forster Theatre)
'Blind i' (EM Forster Theatre)
'Arcadia' (EM Forster Theatre)
Assisting credits include:
'Rope' (Almeida)
'Speaking in Tongues' (Duke of York's)
'The King and I' (Royal Albert Hall)
'The Norman Conquests' (Old Vic)
'The 24 Hour Plays' (Old Vic)
'Damsel in Distress' workshop (Jerwood Space)
'Rita' (Royal Opera House)
'Voithia!' (English Touring Opera)
'Assassins' (Old Fire Station Theatre)
'The National Health' (EM Forster Theatre)
'Fiddler on the Roof' (National Tour)
I was assistant director to the National Youth Music Theatre in 2006, working on 'The Dreaming' (EM Forster Theatre), and the 80th Birthday Gala for the Queen (Windsor Castle).
I'm interested in straight theatre, classics, new writing, musicals and opera.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Acting, Ballet, Dramaturgy, Tap, Jazz, Singing, Writing, Script reading/reporting
other skills: Driving
country: UK
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Last updated on 30/4/2010 - Louis Micheal Wedgburybackground: Nottingham Trent Theatre design BA graduateLast logged in 15/6/2010
additional skills related to directing: Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work
date of birth: 26/2/1987
country: UK
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Last updated on 18/1/2010 - Louisa FitzGerald
background: ENGLISH LITERATURE BA (HONS, 1ST) DURHAM UNIVERSITYLast logged in 9/9/2010
Training: The Court Theatre Training Company in Hoxton, on their one year PG directing course.
Directing credits:
"Human by Default" by David Andrew Gregg at The Old Red Lion in Islington.
"Snapshots: Three Short Plays" (Hasty Decisions by George Aza Selinger, Bar and Ger by Geraldine Aron and Sandra After Birthday by Pam Gems) at The Cock Tavern Theatre in Kilburn.
"Misconceptions" by Mark Quartley at Theatre 503 in Battersea.
"A Grandmother's Love" by Louisa FitzGerald at The Rosemary Branch, Islington
"Fast Train" by George Aza Selinger at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
"As You Like It", Castle Theatre Company, Durham and Open Air Tour
"Betrayal" by Harold Pinter at the Durham Assembly Rooms
"Bedroom Farce" by Alan Ayckbourn at Caedmon Theatre
Assisting Credits
Robert Forknall on "The Merchant of Venice" (Open Air Tour, Changeling Theatre Company)
Mirra Bank, "Informed Consent" by Richard Brockman (Jermyn Street Theatre)
Sue Parrish, "Blame" by Judith Jones and Beatrix Campbell (Education Tour)
Tim Hughes, "The Six Wives of Timothy Leary" by Philip De Gouviea (Hammersmith Riverside Studios)
Giles Block, text work on "King Lear" directed by Dominic Dromgoole (The Globe)
Natalie Abrahami on "The Car Cemetery" by Fernando Arrabal (The Gate, Notting Hill)
Loveday Ingram on "Hey Jack" by Sharon Nasseur (The Arcola, as part of the Grimebourne Festival)
Russ Tunney on "Sleepy Hollow" by Russ Tunney (Nuffield Theatre and Tour)
Russ Tunney on "Another Sun" by Helen Newall and Russ Tunney (Nuffield Theatre and Tour)
Russ Tunney on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Guildford Shakespeare Company, Open Air)
Michael Sargent on "Mrs Warren's Profession" (The Courtyard at Covent Garden)
David Henson on Brian Friel's "Lovers" (The King's Head in Islington)
Phil Willmot on Maggie Kemp's "Wedding Play" (Hoxton Hall)
Massimo Marinoni on "The Shagaround" (The Battersea Arts Centre).
Other:
Dramaturg for Kings Cross New Writing Award 2009
Reader for Weaver Hughes Ensemble, Sphinx Theatre Company
Reader for Kings Cross New Writing Award 2007
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera
other skills related to directing: Stage Management Experience, Open Air Theatre, Site Specific Theatre
other skills: Computer Literate, Full Clean Driving Licience
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/10/2009 - Louise Hill
background: Trained: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Durham University.Last logged in 9/9/2010
Previous directing includes:
What Every Woman Knows, Finborough Theatre
**** The Times, "Hill's direction orchestrates fine performances"
**** Time Out Critics' Choice, "JM Barrie's play is stunningly revived"
"J. M. Barrie's delightful comic fable is given as sensitive and rightly-tuned a production as you could ask for in this staging by the new Coracle company, making for a thoroughly entertaining evening." Theatre Guide London
****(*) The Public Reviews "There are two things that make going to the theatre a truly delightful experience: firstly the opportunity to see a play that is new (or new to you) which is brilliantly written, and secondly to see it performed by a superb cast. This revival production of J.M Barrie's What Every Woman Knows offers both in abundance, and is also well directed, costumed and staged...A must see production for all those with a love of theatre and robust sense of humour."
IAGO, Upstairs at the Lansdown and Edinburgh Fringe
***** Three Weeks "Louise Hill's version exceeds all expectation"
*****Fringe Review
"****....chilling, claustrophobic and eminently watchable" The List
Winner of Fringe Review Award for Outstanding Theatre
Hush, Little Baby, Canal Cafe
Spiders, Soho Theatre Studio
To a Sunless Sea, Etcetera Theatre
Tiny Dynamite, Alma Theatre Tavern
Disappeared, Underbelly, Edinburgh
The Talented Mr Swink, Oppo
The Merchant of Venice, Middle Temple Gardens
The Taming of the Shrew, Middle Temple Gardens
Assisting credits include:
Blackbird, Salisbury Playhouse
The Winslow Boy, Salisbury Playhouse
The American Clock, Redgrave Theatre
The Threepenny Opera, Bristol Old Vic Studio
I am particularly interested in new writing, the reinterpretation of classic texts for modern audiences and site-specific work.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
country: UK
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Last updated on 29/7/2010 - Lu Kemp
background: Trained with Anne Bogart's SITI Company in New York in Viewpoints and Suzuki, and on the LEM, Lecoq, Paris.Last logged in 4/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Sound-design. Radio drama and documentary maker.
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/11/2009 - Luc Mollinger
background: Hello, Im a London-based Director working across theatre, opera and film.Last logged in 6/9/2010
Im currently assistant directing for Opera North on productions of The Abduction from the Seraglio and Werther.
My background is in physical theatre (the physically and vocally rigorous Suzuki Method of actor training) including time with Tadashi Suzuki's company in Japan. Also a Directing graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia.
I have been working in the UK since 2005.
Full CV and portfolio at www.lucmollinger.com
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additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Script consulting on new work, extensive work in casting industry
other skills: Tadashi Suzuki Method physical theatre training, ongoing work in opera and film
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/7/2009 - Lucinka Eisler
background: Training: National Theatre Studio Directors Programme 2005 Jacques Lecoq School of Theatre, Paris 2000-02 (inc Laboratory of Movement Studies theatre design and writer's studio) BA English Literature, Sussex University 1995-'99 Artistic Director Stamping Ground Theatre ('A QUIET AFTERNOON', 'GENERATION'). Co-Artistic Director Inspector Sands (www.inspectorsands.com). 'HYSTERIA' and 'IF THAT'S ALL THERE IS' both in British Council Edinburgh Showcase (Assembly / Traverse), also London International Mime Festival, Lyric Hammersmith, BAC, UK touring and tours to Armenia, Romania, Germany, Russia; China. Total Theatre / Argus Angel Awards. 'THE BLACK CAT' for Punchdrunk at BAC. Recipients of Edinburgh International Festival Fringe Award '09 - commission to develop work for International Festival 2010. Selected for 2010 'Darkroom' project, a collaboration between devising companies and writers. As staff / assistant director: MARKET BOY (Rufus Norris, National Theatre); TINTIN (Rufus Norris, Young Vic / Barbican), THE ARGUMENT, THREE DARK TALES (Joseph Alford for Theatre O at the Barbican - also co-writer / devisor); GAWAIN (Di Trevis, Royal Opera House), MASTERCLASS (Di Trevis, Theatre Royal Bath). As a performer have worked with Inspector Sands, Shunt, Wonderful Beast Theatre, the Royal Opera House,Oxford Literary Festival, Shams and the Prague Roxy Theatre. Visiting lecturer and director at Central School of Speech and Drama. Other education / youth theatre work includes Lyric Hamersmith, BAC and Young Vic.Last logged in 10/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Acting; teaching (inc neutral mask, devising, improvisation); producing.
other skills: Languages: fluent French and Czech, understand Slovak; translation, teaching English
date of birth: 21/3/1976
country: UK
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Last updated on 15/7/2010 - Lucy Avery
background: I am currently Associate Director with Apocryphal Theatre (www.flyingoutofsequence.org), an international group of writers, directors, performers, live artists, visual artists, dancers, musicians and a lighting designer. Based at Camden Peoples Theatre I assist with our weekly theatre lab, full-length productions, performance readings, lab showings, theatre festivals as well as co-running the company. We have performed in both theatre, art, and music venues including Camden Peoples Theatre, Tate Modern, Lorem Ipsum Gallery and 2:13 Club.Last logged in 8/9/2010
I also direct my own writing and have had work published.
Graduating with a First Class Honours Drama and Theatre Studies degree from University of Kent, I also have an MA (Distinction) in Theatre Practice from Rose Bruford College (University of Manchester).
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Mask work
other skills related to directing: I have experience in Devising through Improvisation and am also a Theatre Writer.
other skills: Production Management, Stage Management, Lighting and Sound Operating, Photography, Dancing, Arts Administration.
date of birth: 27/4/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/11/2009 - Lucy Kerbel
background: Directing work includes 'Invasion!' (Soho Theatre/Company of Angels), 'I Caught Crabs In Walberswick' (The Bush), The Hate Play (BoxClever), The Lion and the Unicorn (Eastern Angles), I Am A Superhero (Theatre503), 'Mouse' (Underbelly), 'East Is East' extracts (Royal Court), 'Is Everyone OK?' (Latitude/Nabokov), The Tempest, 'Twelfth Night', 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'Romeo and Juliet' (Sprite Productions), 'Guy Fawkes Night' (Old Vic 24 Hour Plays), 'Salonika' (National Theatre Studio), 'Love and Money' (Young Vic Shorts).Last logged in 8/9/2010
Work as Assistant Director includes 'Attempts On Her Life', 'Waves' (National Theatre, dir. Katie Mitchell), 'Intemperance' (Liverpool Everyman, dir. Gemma Bodinetz) 'Hamlet' (English Touring Theatre - National Tour and West End, dir. Stephen Unwin), 'Bone' (Royal Court, dir. Femi Elufowoju).
Awards: Winner of the 2008 Young Angels Theatremakers Award; joint winner of the 2007 Old Vic New Voices Award; recipient of the 2005/6 Cohen Directors Bursary at the National Theatre Studio and English Touring Theatre.
Extensive experience working with children and young people of all ages within a number of educational and theatre organisations including BAC, Polka Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, NT, Royal Court Young Writers Programme and the Young Vic.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Work with children and young people/ community arts projects experience
other skills: Theatre administration experience,basic stage management and technical experience
date of birth: 27/3/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 9/11/2009 - Lucy Bradley
background: Forthcoming ProductionsLast logged in 9/9/2010
Assistant Directing on 'The Knight Crew' (Glyndebourne 2009, dir. John Fulljames)
Directing Credits
'An Ode To My Sisters' (Images of Elsewhere, S.E Tour 2009. Co-Directed and Co-Produced)
'Aladdin,' (West Wing, 2007)
'Cinderella,' (West Wing, 2006. Co-Directed)
'Shuti,' (Theatre 503 and Cambridge University, 2004)
'Together,' (Theatre 503 and Arcola Studio,2003)
'Not Loving Susan,' (Kings Head Theatre, 2002, Adapted and Directed)
Assistant Directing Credits
'The Wedding, or the Rime of the Ancient Mariner' (Young Vic, South Bank Centre 2009, dir. Andrew Steggall)
'Street Scene,' (Young Vic and The Opera Group 2008, dir. John Fulljames)
'The Deranged Marriage,' (Rifco Arts national tour 2004, dir. Pravesh Kumar)
'Torch Song Trilogy,' (Kings Head Theatre 2001, dir. Andrew Wood)
'Too Far to Walk,' (Kings Head Theatre 2001, dir. Lucy Skillbeck)
Theatre with young people
I have led theatre projects with young people of all ages for various companies including The Young Vic, BAC, Southwark Playhouse, South London Gallery, West Wing, Rifco Arts. I am the Creative Leader of Peckham Shed, an Inclusive youth theatre company in South East London.
Education and Training
BA Hons Drama and Theatre Studies: Middlesex University graduating in 2000
Young Vic Summer School 2008
Trainee Directors Scheme: Kings Head Theatre, 2001
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills: Workshop leading, Forum Theatre
date of birth: 26/5/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/11/2009 - Lucy Barwell
background: I graduated in July 2005 from Cambridge with a BA (hons) in Drama and English with Education Studies. My main training in directing has come, I feel, through trial and error while directing at university. Directing highlights range from Peter Pan to Pinter. I believe in theatre as an art that can speak to people, not necessarily to preach but to provoke and probe.Last logged in 6/9/2010
After uni I spent a year assistant directing the Richmond Theatre Youth Theatre and the New Wimbledon Theatre Youth Theatre, worked as Festival Assistant on the STEP Festival, assistant directed a production of Macbeth with Action Theatre at Westminster Cathedral Choir School, and assistant directed the Unicorn Tehatre's Summer Youth Theatre production of Anasi and the Sky God. I cover teach the Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre and worked as a Drama Facilitator for Big Foot Theatre CompanyI. I also set up 'Exit Smiling' with co-director Saraid Dodd.
Exit Smiling delivers drama workshops for children during the school holidays that are inspired by a piece of fiction, be that a play, novel, poem, or piece of visual art. This stimulus is then explored through drama games, improvisation, music, and art.
We encourage young people to work both collaboratively and individually, releasing their creativity by provoking spontaneous responses to stories, music and art. We aim to develop young people’s understanding of and respect for theatre as an art form.
Exit Smiling have delivered projects at theatres including Richmond Theatre and Wimbledon Theatre and Oval House Theatre. Projects range from themed holiday workshops to education projects for students with special needsd to compliment productions.
I curently work full time at a Specialist Status Performing Arts school, Esher High School, as Performing Arts Coordinator.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: workshop leading, straasburg's method
other skills: teaching, writing, photography
date of birth: 4/7/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 12/9/2007 - Lucy Barnes
background: I assisted on a production of 'Life x 3' at the Watermill Theatre in January 2009 and I assisted on a production of 'Volpone' at the Humble Theatre in March 2009. I am particularly interested in physical theatre and mask work. I have a broad range of experience in various roles, including techie, stage manager, producer, director. I have worked in schools with the Company of Angels Gap Project and I am keen to do more work in education and in the wider community. I am looking to gain more experience as an assistant director / director.Last logged in 5/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: Classics, Devising, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Juggling, singing
other skills: Stage Managing, Technician
date of birth: 15/8/1985
country: UK
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Last updated on 29/10/2009 - Lucy Dear
background: I am a facilitator, performer and director from London with a strong background in applied and community theatre. I have experience of workshop leading with children and adults, facilitating script writing workshops, stage fighting, and drama workshops for second language participants, and in a range of settings including PRUs, young offenders institutions, prisons and with severely disabled individuals. My interest in using creativity as a tool for social change weaves through all of my practices, and informs all of the work that I produce. My work in Asia (Hong Kong and the Philippines) has fed my experience of international theatre projects and provides her with a unique angle to bring to any artistic setting.Last logged in 31/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Experienced workshop leader. Trained in Movement, Vocals and Theatre.
other skills: Have undergone training in drama Therapy, Forum Theatre, and in child protection, behaviour management, health and safety and working with epilepsy and autism,
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/11/2009 - Lucy Anne Linger
background: Artistic Director Threadbare Theatre Company.Last logged in 4/5/2010
Diploma in Directing from Court Theatre Training Company
BA Hons Drama from Exeter University (2:1 including 1st class award for Directing module and dissertation - subject Theatre for development in Ghana)
1 months research at Legon university in Ghana living with local family
Staging Shakespeare placement Northcott Theatre Exeter
Project Calleope - Ancient Epidavros, Greece. 2 weeks in which to rehearse and perform Hippolitus.
Gap year Travel - Malawi (workshops with young people), Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia (Director's notes and dress rehearsal with Opera Australia), New Zealand and America.
ITC traing - Starting a Performing Art Company, and Booking a tour
L.A.M.D.A Acting Bronze medal, Improvisation Grade 8 with Distinction
A.L.C.M. Acting grade 8 with honours
A levels : Theatre studies A, English Literature A, German B
I have Assistant Directed for Phil Wilmott(Finborough Theatre/Steam Industry), Guy Retallack (Lyric Theatre/BAC), and Ben Crocker (Northcott Theatre).
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Production management, stage management, Adaptation, playwrighting, Lx and sound operating
other skills: German A-level, Latin G.C.S.E, Experience of work abroard
country: UK
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Last updated on 5/3/2010 - Luisa Hinchliff
background: I have just set up a monthly short plays event with fellow Genesis Director Rebecca Adamson. The last Saturday of every month, we will be presenting short plays and spoken word in the beautiful upstairs room at the Old Queens Head in Angel.Last logged in 9/9/2010
Assistant Directing:
LULU (dir. Anna Ledwich, Gate Theatre/Headlong)
FRANK'S CLOSET (dir. Ian K Burton, Hoxton Hall)
PERFECT PITCH IN CONCERT (dir. John Brant, Perfect Pitch Musicals)
ALYONA (dir Christian Winkler, Theater am Lend, Graz)
CAFE CARIAD (dir. Greg Cullen, NAtional Youth Theatre Wales)
Choreography/Movement Direction:
ROMEO & JULIET (Ruby in the Dust, Leicester Square Theatre)
THE EXTRAORDINARY CABARET OF DORIAN GRAY (Honest Hands Theatre, Leicester Square Theatre)
ALYONA (as above)
DAS RHEINGOLD & WALKURE (Asst Choreographer, Longborough Opera Festival)
OTHER:
Movement Direction on forthcoming site-specific summer project at the Roundhouse, Summer 2010
ADDITIONAL:
Part of the writing team behind 'Austentatious' (Landor Theatre, London, Julia Miles Theatre, New York, and to appear in Calgary 2010!).
Performance credits working with artists including Darren Johnson, Rob Tannion, Maxine Doyle and Suzanne Firth
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Movement Directing, Choreography
date of birth: 30/7/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/5/2010 - Luke Sheppard
background: I'm currently assisting on INTO THE WOODS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and will then be working on MATILDA at the Royal Shakespeare Company.Last logged in 5/9/2010
TRAINING:
Nol Coward Trainee Director at Salisbury Playhouse (2009 - 10)
University of Bristol - Drama BA Hons (class: 1st)
Leverhulme Trust Trainee - Assistant Director (YMT:UK)
AS DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER:
Fantastic Mr Fox (South Hill Park)
The Great British Soap Opera (Jermyn Street Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe Nominated for Music Theatre Matters: UK Best Production and Best New Musical at the Edinburgh Fringe)
Jet Set Go! (Time Out Critic's Choice - Jermyn Street Theatre, Theatre 503 and Edinburgh).
AS DIRECTOR:
24 Hour Plays (Old Vic New Voices)
Theatre of the Tube / Flashmob (YMT Studios, Edinburgh and Ascot)
Election Idol (Brighton Festival)
Missing Mel (Lochgelly Theatre, Fife)
I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change (George Square Theatre, Edinburgh)
The Wonderful World of Dissocia
AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
Private Lives (Salisbury Playhouse)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (First Group Theatre, Dubai)
Cats (Pattichion Amphitheatre, Cyprus)
Perfect Pitch 2008 Showcase (Trafalgar Studios, London)
Mathilde (Rehearsed reading - Vaudeville Theatre, London)
Hamlet, Directed by Sir Jonathan Miller (Tobacco Factory, Bristol).
AS CHOREOGRAPHER / MOVEMENT DIRECTOR:
Peter Pan (South Hill Park)
First Lady Suite (Union Theatre, London)
The Wizard of Oz (South Hill Park)
The Music of Chance (National Theatre Studio, London)
Force 9 - A Devised Musical (Theatre Workshop and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London)
Also the Artistic Director of Take Note Theatre. Please see www.lukesheppard.co.uk for more information
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Choreography and Movement, Workshop Leader, Outreach and Education, Development of New Writing, Producing
other skills: Clean driving license, CRB checked
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/7/2010 - Lydia Ziemke
background: youth theatre 1991-98, wonderful memoriesLast logged in 5/9/2010
Founded and led an independent semi-professional company in Edinburgh 2001-02 - The Gilded Balloon Studio Ensemble;
1-year directing programme at LAMDA 2003-04;
freelance assisting work in London, drama (Arcola, The Gate) and opera (Holland Park Opera) 2004-05;
assistant at the Schaubühne, Berlin 2006, also working on youth theatre projects; co-running and directing at the Tabard Theatre 2006/07; second season at the Schaubhne 2007/08 - as dramaturg and artistic collaborator for the Youth Theatre including participating in Contacting the World Liverpool 08; Play Size for ATC at the Young Vic 08;
2009 - Assistant to Ramin Gray and Mark Ravenhill - The Stone&Over There, Royal Court; Dramaturgical Assistant Schaubhne; Participant in International Forum at Berliner Theatertreffen; "Land Without Words" by Dea Loher at the Edinburgh Fringe, then touring in Berlin and ongoing; co-curating the german season in January 2010 at the Arcola including direction of Anne Rabe's Sunflowerhouse (18109 Lichtenhagen)
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: translating, MA in Ancient Greek, Latin and Sanskrit
other skills: photografy, drawing/painting
date of birth: 27/6/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 16/4/2010 - Lyndsey Turner
background: Directing work includes: Nocturnal (Gate), A Miracle (Royal Court), Contractions (Royal Court), The Lesson (Arcola), The Grace of Mary Traverse (LAMDA), Dealer's Choice (Central).Last logged in 7/8/2010
Assisting includes: Parthenogenesis (ROH), Rhinoceros (Royal Court), Drunk Enough To Say I Love You? (Royal Court), Krapp's Last Tape (Royal Court), The Winterling (Royal Court).
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/11/2009
