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.
- Tamar (Tammy) Mendelson
background: I am a new director with a strong theatre background and passion for an eclectic range of performance genres.Last logged in 6/9/2010
I trained originally as an actress, graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama's BA Acting in 2000, and later training at the Lee Strasberg Institute, New York.
Having enjoyed a varied performance career including performances for the Citizens and Traverse Theatres and the Hackney Empire amongst others, along with several television roles (including The Cazalets, Strange, Inspector Lynley Mysteries), I eventually made the move into directing earlier this year.
I am currently the Artistic Director and co founder of 'The Scenic Route', a new company dedicated to the development and production of new musical theatre, for which I have so far directed two shows. For the first, 'The Big Ending', I was thrilled to be awarded the 'Best Direction' award at this year's LOST Theatre Festival.
I currently teach on the One Year Foundation in Acting course at Arts Educational Schools, London.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Particular experience developing children's theatre and musicals
date of birth: 3/2/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/1/2009 - Tamsin Fessey
background: I graduated from University of Birmingham with a 1st class degree and then went on to spend two years at Ecole Lecoq in Paris. Whilst there I worked with the Philippe Genty company. I also founded my own company Angel Exit Theatre which has produced five devised physical theatre shows to date, which have played around France, the US, Ireland and the UK. The company is now based in the South West of England, (although I have a base in London for my freelance work.) I directed our most recent shows 'Moonfleet' (on tour now) and 'The Black Curtain' which was a co-production between The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton and Le Preau Theatre, Normandy.Last logged in 31/8/2010
As a perfomer and deviser I have also worked on new plays at Northampton Theatre Royal, and with Kaos Theatre Company, The Fetch mask and puppet Theatre, and The Clod Ensemble.
I have worked as a movement director and choreographer for pantomimes and youth theatre projects, and lead regular workshops in devising, ensemble and physical theatre.
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Movement
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
date of birth: 25/2/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/10/2009 - Tanith Lindonbackground: Studied English with Writing and Performance (Theatre/Film/TV) BA at York University, have recently begun my BADC stage combat training. I direct and produce for my own theatre company, Canuk. www.canuktheatre.co.uk as well as working at various other theatres in London.Last logged in 10/9/2010
I also regularly review theatre for Fringe Review, What's Onstage and Extra Extra.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills: I speak Spanish and some French
country: UK
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Last updated on 15/3/2010 - Tanroh Ishida
background: Professionally trained in Noh/Kyogen (Japanese Traditional) Theatre before I came to England.Last logged in 10/9/2010
Guildhall School of Music and Drama 2009 Graduate
Artistic Director of Tea Leaf Theatre
A founder / Assistant Director of The Improsarios (improvised theatre company)
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Performance Art, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Japanese Traditional Kyogen Theatre
other skills: Professional Actor / Movement Director
date of birth: 29/10/1987
country: UK
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Last updated on 24/8/2010 - Tanya Roberts
background: Foundation Acting- Mountview AcademyLast logged in 10/9/2010
BA Performing Arts- London Metropolitan University
MA Theatre Directing- St Mary's University
Artistic Director of Metra Theatre
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Laban, Grotowski, Commedia dell'arte, Max-Stafford Clark, Stanislavski, Butoh
other skills: Workshop leading for youth and community theatre, Inclusive Drama
date of birth: 6/8/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 24/8/2010 - Tarek Iskander
background: As Adaptor & Director:Last logged in 31/8/2010
'The Recognition of Sakuntala', Union Theatre - Time Out Critic's Choice
As Director:
'Midnight, When Trumpets Cry', new writing, Theatre 503
'The Gatekeeper's True Religion', new writing, Union Theatre
'Human Remains', new writing, Canal Cafe Theatre
'Accidental Death of an Anarchist', Hackney Empire
'Macbeth', Theatro Technis'
For Radio:
'The Desk', new writing, Promising Productions
As Librettist:
'The Legend of Quys & Layla', Kuiperfest Barcelone
As Staff / Assistant Director:
'A Streetcar Named Desire', dir by David Thacker, Bolton Octogan
'Love the Sinner', dir by Matthew Dunster, National Theatre
'Heldenplatz', dir by Annie Castledine & Annabel Arden, Arcola
Also worked with Paines Plough on a large number of performances and readings at a variety of venues including the Shakespeare Globe, Young Vic, Soho Theatre and Trafalgar Studios.
Over 6 weeks in 2008, led acting workshops for local people at the Young Vic as part of their TPR programme.
From September 2010, will be Resident Director at the National Theatre Studio.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Opera
country: UK
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Last updated on 31/8/2010 - Teresa Grimsditch
background: Teresa is a qualified acting coach who has most recently taught at Bristol Old Vic, RADA, Central and the NFTS amoung others. Also a trained director, her work has taken her to London, America (Spiletto International Festival), Edinburgh and Moscow (Podium International Festival). Teresa developed the original technique, Acting for Green Screen and with CGI which is currently part of the programme of professional development courses for directors at the LFS.Last logged in 9/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/11/2009 - Teunkie Van der Sluijs
background: I am a graduate of Rose Bruford College's BA degree in Theatre Directing. Recent directing credits include "Yasser" at Arcola Theatre London, Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, Chopin Theatre Chicago, USA and Theatre Royal, The Hague, Netherlands Other directing includes "To Die a Second Time" (Arcola Theatre London), "Kerry Leaves Home" (Battersea Arts Centre London), "The Empire Builders (Pleasance Theatre London) and "Judith: A Parting From the Body (Rosemary Branch Theatre London). I was shortlisted for Company of Angels' Young Angels Theatremakers Award 2009 and won a stipend for development work on a new play. I was also shortlisted for The Leverhulme Bursary at the National Theatre Studio, and for The Arches|National Theatre of Scotland Award for Stage Directors. I gained experience in assistant directing in both the West End and on the London fringe. Most recently, I assisted on The Mountaintop (Trafalgar Studios|Theatre 503) and I directed several episodes of Theatre 503's|TheatreVoice's series of radio dramas "Urban Scrawl." In the Netherlands, I read Theatre Studies at the University of Amsterdam and gained experience as a dramaturge. I directed several student theatre productions, including Sarah Kane’s "4.48 Psychosis," Stanislaw Witkiewicz’ "The Madman and the Nun" and Eugene Ionesco’s "The Bald Soprano," as well as co-directing a devised production based on the writings of Nikolai Gogol. Some of these productions toured Europe, North America and North Africa, where I was awarded the Récherche Théâtrale Award 2003 by the Arab theatre critic’s jury at the Festival International de Monastir, Tunisia.Last logged in 7/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Script reporting, Directing radio drama, Fundraising for performing arts, Casting, Teaching drama workshops, Teaching Theatre Studies up to higher education level, Stand-up comedy
other skills: Graphic Design, Translating (Dutch, German, French), Filmmaking and editing
country: UK
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Last updated on 21/7/2010 - Thomas Hescott
background: Thomas Hescott - DirectorLast logged in 10/9/2010
Thomas trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, with English National Opera and on the National Theatre Studio Directors Programme.
Credits include: The British Ambassadors Belly Dancer (Arcola and Arts Theatre, West End) Wolves At The Window, Anatol, and The Savage (Arcola), Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Twelfth Night (Southwark Playhouse), Reunion (Bridewell), Our Thing (Gate) Pulling Together (Latchmere) and a rehearsed reading of Middleton's Anything for a Quiet Life (Shakespeare's Globe).
Thomas was staff director on the original award-winning run of The History Boys (NT) and associate director on The Wizard of Oz (West Yorkshire Playhouse). He was also resident assistant director for the 2005 and 2006 seasons at the Chichester Festival Theatre, and assistant director on The Last Confession (Theatre Royal, Haymarket), Entertaining Angels (national tour), Hamlet (Shakespeare's Globe), A Time of Fire and The Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep), Trade and Local (Royal Court).
Thomas has worked as a visiting tutor for Central School of Speech and Drama, The ENO’s Baylis Programme, Arts Ed, Mountview and Leeds University. He is an Associate Artist of the National Youth Theatre, for whom he has directed 'Easter Bites' and co-directed 'Flight'.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera
date of birth: 13/5/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/11/2009 - Tilly Edwards
background: Middlesex University, MA Theatre Directing,Last logged in 9/9/2010
Inc: module GITIS Moscow.
Director:
Kurtz 07 - Rocking Cradle Productions - New End Theatre
What the Dickens - Elbow Productions - 07 - Shunt
4Sight project - The Mellow Company- -Stratford Circus
Work as a freelance drama facilitator/director inc:
Theatre ADAD- Intergeneration drama project for Teens and over 60s at The Electric Cinema
(and numerous half term/summer drama projects for ADAD)
Guest Tutor/director
Leyton 6th Form College 08 - A2 level Performance Studies (Chatroom and Blooded).
John Moores University 05-06- Physical Theatre Module for Y2 BA Dance.
Lewisham College 04-06 - BND1 and 2 and Award 1& 2 Drama tutor. (Romep and Juliett, A Dolls House, Food for Thought)
Lewisham College of Supported learning - drama tutor
Thurrock Youth Theatre Drama Facilitator 99-02
Projects inc:- Theseus and the Minatour, The Friendly Giant, Wrote/devised with company The Evacuation.
Jacksons Lane co-directed Then and Now.
Work as an actor:
Training Rose Bruford College. BA Degree.
Theatre inc: Macbeth False Memory - A.T.C. The Nest of Spices _ Northern Stage and Dogspot - The Nuffield, Southampton.
T.V inc: Four part dramas Family Money, Big Women, Hospital!, and numerous TV guest appearances.
Workshops inc: Phillipe Gaulier, Zygmunt Molik, Nigel Charnock and Lorna Marshall,
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Actor
other skills: Drama Facillitator
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/6/2009 - Tim McArthur
background: I trained as a actor in musical theatre and graduated from Mountview Theatre School in 1995. Over the past 15 years I have had a lot of experience in the profession from acting , presenting, producing, directing and dressing up as a comedy nun..Last logged in 9/9/2010
However now I am looking to develope my career in directing as I feel I have a natural flair for this genre. So far this year I have directed and choreographed two new musicals, Casanova at the Kings Head and Obama on my Mind at the Hen and Chickens
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Over the summer I directed and co devised Blink, the best songs from musicals that flopped..at Above The Stag. This show has been optioned for A National UK tour in Autumn 2010, also Bathhouse at the same venue which played to 80% houses the best selling show for the stag since it opened in Oct 08.
I am currently involved with four news shows that I am directing readings for up until christmas, A suitable Lover, Oscars World, How not ot come out to your parents- the Musical and Northern Line.
looking for more exciting projects for 2010...
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Opera
date of birth: 2/1/1975
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/11/2009 - Tim Hoare
background: I am a freelance director and recently returned from a Thelma Holt tour of Henry V, which played in Traflagar Studios and transfered to the Rustaveli National Theatre in Tbilisi, Georgia. Directing credits: Bash (The Curtains Up Theatre, Barons Court) A Few Good Men (Oxford Playhouse) The Hothouse (Edinburgh Fringe 2005) Training: Trained as an actor with BADA in 2007 Writing: The Condor (read in Arts Theatre Feb 2008)Last logged in 5/9/2010
experienced in: Classics, Physical work
date of birth: 4/10/1986
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/8/2010 - Tim Newns
background: I graduated with a 2.1 (hons) in Drama at Aberystwyth University and also studied Film producing at the New York Film Academy in New York in 2008.Last logged in 5/9/2010
In 2009 I was Resident Assistant Director at the Finborough Theatre from March to December. I assisted on various productions as well as Producing County Magic, directed by Phil Willmott and The Druid’s Rest, directed by David Cottis.
I have recently directed my London debut production of The Northerners by Harold Brighouse, which enjoyed a sold out run at the Finborough Theatre. Other assisting credits include: I Was A Beautiful Day, directed by Beckie Mills and MUCH, directed by Hannah Eidinow. I also work from time to time as a Youth Theatre Tutor and director for Off The Ground Theatre based in the North West and have also worked as a Youth Theatre tutor for Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatre during which I assistant directed on their production of Julius Caesar.
Most recent directing credit is As You Like It for Off The Ground’s annual Summer tour across England, Wales and Ireland in 2010.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics
other skills related to directing: singing (tenor), piano,
other skills: skiing, snowboarding, swimming, golf and travelling, I have a basic knowledge of French and Spanish languages and am a qualified ski instructor.
date of birth: 2/10/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/9/2010 - Timothy Stubbs Hughes
background: Timothy is an experienced producer, director, and theatre dramaturg.Last logged in 4/9/2010
Recently I have established Grey Swan.
Grey Swan is a visionary arts consultancy company that aims to support new and experimental work by providing personal attention to the next generation of theatre makers.
Through our expert knowledge in press, marketing, fundraising and producing theatre, we can assist in the development of your production's goals and your artistic ambitions.
Our focus is to provide a bespoke service that responds to the specific needs of your project, whether that is a single press campaign, assistance in a funding application or the complete tailor made package of a national tour.
Grey Swan - promoting innovative work.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Producing, Production Management, Marketing, Press, Budgets, Contracts
other skills: Photographer, Excellent Graphic and Computer Skills and Business Administration knowledge
country: UK
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Last updated on 16/6/2010 - Tina Gambe
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/VoiceLast logged in 3/9/2010
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Workshop Leader; Teaching
country: UK
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Last updated on 10/5/2010 - Titania Krimpas
background: I am half-Greek and half English. I trained at The University of Birmingham and The Central School of Speech and Drama. I was trainee director for Shared Experience and Salisbury Playhouse from July 1998 - July 1999. I have just completed a part-time MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa, and was Dramaturge/Associate Director for Pentabus and Kindle Theatres on 'Underland' a site-specific version of the Persephone at Clearwell Caves last summer.Last logged in 10/9/2010
Directing Credits include - 'How To Beat a Giant' (Unicorn Theatre), 'Find The Lady' (Young Vic Process Work), 'Big Girls Don't Cry' (Canal Cafe), 'Beauty Sleeps' (Young Vic Studio), ''Two' (Canadian Summer Festival) ,The Fall' (Young Vic Studio), 'Two's Company' (Salisbury Playhouse Studio), ''The Wizard of Oz' - new version (New End), Some Kinds of Love (Barons Court), Burn This (Duke's Head), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Edinburgh Festival).
I have also directed many final year productions at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, projects at Mountview, Rada and Guildford School of Acting, numerous rehearsed readings, and done several research projects focusing on different aspects of directing process at The Young Vic and independently.
Assistant directing credits include - 'Camille' (Lyric Hammersmith), Dr. Faustus (Young Vic), King John (RSC), Anna Karenina and The House of Bernada Alba (Shared Experience) and Just Between Ourselves and Dining With Alice (Salisbury Playhouse & Festival).
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: Acting, Writing, Dramaturgy
other skills: Yoga
date of birth: 14/7/1971
country: UK
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Last updated on 4/11/2009 - Titas Halder
background: I am the Resident Assistant Director at the Donmar Warehouse 2010-2011 and a Creative Associate at the Bush Theatre. Formerly Literary Associate at the Finborough Theatre. As writer, I trained on the Royal Court Theatre's Critical Mass programme.Last logged in 14/8/2010
Directing includes:
'Write to Rock' (Clwyd Theatr Cymru), Painting a Wall' by David Lan (Finborough Theatre), 'Vibrant: A Festival of Finborough Playwrights' (Finborough Theatre).
Assistant Directing includes:
The Prince of Homburg (Donmar), The Late Middle Classes (Donmar), Polar Bears (Donmar), 'SuddenLossOfDignity.com' (Bush Theatre and National Tour), 'Stovepipe', (Hightide, Bush, NT), 'Sons of York' (Finborough Theatre).
Writing:
Jugantor, (Finborough Vibrant Festival), Replica (Nabokov Present:Tense), Feeding Me (Paines Plough Later), Fresh Prince (Oval House 33% London).
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Music
date of birth: 24/3/1987
country: UK
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Last updated on 29/7/2010 - Tom Wright
background: Having started out as an assistant director (Young Vic, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic, RSC) I am now a freelance theatre director with eclectic taste in plays spanning new and devised work to Shakespeare.Last logged in 9/9/2010
You can find out more about me at;
www.tomwrightdirector.com
Or watch The Container here:
http://www.digitaltheatre.com/#/asset/270f21c6-95f4-491c-af75-f89a038184ba/73d1e5fc-b0ff-46f3-b043-1c47b3b72303/
You can contact me via my agent;
Rose Cobb
PFD
Drury House,
34 – 43 Russell Street
London, WC2B 5HA
020 73441076
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Excellent Shakespearean verse skills
other skills: Hypnotism
country: UK
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Last updated on 2/9/2010 - Tom Cornford
background: I'm currently Artist-in-Residence at The CAPITAL Centre, University of Warwick. I also teach acting at The Actors Centre in London and the Guthrie Theater/Univeristy of Minneapolis and am a Theatre Research Consultant at Shakespeare's Globe.Last logged in 16/3/2010
Productions include: Now Is The Hour (The Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe), The Faerie Queen (Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadlers Wells), The Last Priest (King's Head), Faustus (Robin Howard Dance Theatre, The Place), Richard III (Cambridge Arts Theatre), The Shawl (Gate).
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry
date of birth: 18/1/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/11/2009 - Tom Mansfield
background: I studied Drama at the University of Birmingham and have since worked as an actor, director and musician. I am currently Artistic Director of Upstart Theatre, a company set up by myself and the playwright Steven Lally to promote new, politically aware theatre writing. I'm also studying for the MFA in Theatre Directing at Birkbeck, University of London.Last logged in 15/6/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera
date of birth: 24/4/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/11/2009 - Tom Cooper
background: Recent directing includes Henry IV parts one and two (York Shakespeare Project), La Traviata (Heritage Opera, touring); the first ever revival of N. C. Hunter’s A Day by the Sea (Finborough Theatre); the UK premiere of Adam Guettel’s song cycle Myths and Hymns (Finborough Theatre); Brecht’s rarely performed The Visions of Simone Machard (Hackney Empire Studio and tour); L'Antologia di Spoon River and Astaroth (Rapallo Festival, Italy); Judith (Pleasance Theatre, London); Someone Who'll Watch Over Me (Upstairs at the Gatehouse). Drama school directing includes A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oxford School of Drama at Blenheim Palace); Fuente Ovejuna (Arts Institute, Bournemouth). As an assistant director I’ve worked on The Adventures of Mr Broucek (dir. John Fulljames, Scottish Opera/Opera North), La Boheme (dir Phylida Lloyd, Opera North), Paradise Moscow (dir. David Pountney, Opera North) Tosca (dir. Christopher Alden, Opera North), Emma (dir. John Adams, the Haymarket, Basingstoke), The Shops (dir. John Fulljames, The Opera Group), Nabucco (dir. John Fulljames, Opera Holland Park). I’ve also worked on the readers’ panels of the Bush Theatre, the Royal Court, and the Donmar Warehouse.Last logged in 9/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera
other skills related to directing: Producing, Project Management
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/9/2010 - Tom Creed
background: Associate Director of Rough Magic Theatre Company, joint Artistic Director of Playgroup. Theatre and Dance Curator of Kilkenny Arts Festival. Extensive freelance work 2001-present as a director and programmer.Last logged in 3/9/2010
Studied English and Philosophy at Univesrity College Cork, and trained with Rough Magic Theatre Company (2004-5) and on the Directors Programme at the National Theatre Studio (2006).
Nominated for Best Director at the Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards 2007.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Design, Lighting Design, Production Management, Company Management, Marketing and Publicity, Workshop Facilitation, Literary Management
other skills: Languages: Irish, French, Spanish, basic German
date of birth: 18/3/1980
country: Ireland
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Last updated on 2/6/2010 - Tom Foster
background: I trained at RADA for 3 years, and work as an actor/ director (acting credits include the BBC, Channel 4, Globe, Old Vic and Lyric Hammersmith).Last logged in 9/9/2010
Directing credits include: Henry v Hooligan, Importance of Being Earnest, Macbeth, Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's Lovers, Milky Chin, Pale Horse (AD)
Freelance Schools Director; productions include: Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew, Lord of the Flies, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, The Odyssey, Macbeth,
Frequently run workshops and outreach courses for RADA and other intitutions. Artistic Director of Action Theatre since 2002.
President of Goldsmiths' Drama Society and Artistic Director of Shovelhead (Comedy Revue team)
Other informantion: Radio presenter (BBC ESSEX) HBA Best Male presenter of the Year 2008
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Acting, Video and Audio Editing, Presenting, Script-writing, teaching
country: UK
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Last updated on 26/11/2009 - Tom King
background: Training:Last logged in 9/9/2010
MA Advanced Theatre Practice (Distinction)
Central School of Speech and Drama
As Director:
I have recently directed a production of 'Sidings' at the Rose Theatre Studio in Kingston. I ma currently developing the show for a longer run at a London fringe venue. I have previously worked with the Common Air Theatre company on their monthly new writing show 'subVERSE' at the Theatre 503 as well as Heather Jonhston on her script 'As it Seems' at the Kings Head for First Draft.
I have just completed directing a run of 'Kitchen' at the White Bear in Kennington for my company 'not applicable' and the new script
As Assistant:
Recently, I have worked as assistant to Joe Hill Gibbins on a series of workshops and a closed performance at the Young Vic. I have also assisted the performance group 'Duckie' with the annual event of homosexual misery 'Euroshame' at the Coronet in Elephant and Castle.
Other Experience:
I am experienced script reader and dramaturg - I have read for the Royal Court and New Writing South as well as being a review editor for dramforum.net a dramaturgy website.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Writing, Script Reading, Stage Management
other skills: Music
date of birth: 11/7/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 18/8/2010 - Tom Littler
background: Tom Littler is Artistic Director of Primavera (www.primaveraproductions.com). Directing includes: Anyone Can Whistle (Jermyn Street); Origin of the Species (Arcola); Saturday Night (Jermyn Street / Arts, West End / Windsor); Jingo: a Farce of War (Finborough); two series of Forgotten Classics (King's Head); Mr and Mrs Nobody, One for the Road (Frinton), and many other pieces of new writing and revivals in London and regionally.Last logged in 18/8/2010
Also work extensively as an associate director in the West End and on tour, including four plays with Peter Hall and work with many directors including Trevor Nunn and Peter Gill.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Opera
date of birth: 25/8/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 13/4/2010 - Tom Platten
background: I have been Joint Artistic Director of Gilt & Grime, since January 2008 for the company I've directed Caryl Churchill's Vinegar Tom and was Creative Producer for Two by Jim Cartwright and Hi Ho by Dominic Mitchell.Last logged in 26/8/2010
Elsewhere I directed Seven Jewish Children at Hackney Empire and The Trainer at Oxford House.
I have also had experience as an assistant director, dramaturg and writer.
Fruther training includes, most recently; circus skils sharing with the Young VIc and Circus space; the Young Vic summer school with Natalie Abrahami; and further workshops with Rufus Norris, Carrie Cracknall, Ramin Gray and David Harradine.
I read Politics at Liverpool University and trained as a post-graduate director at Mountview.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Script development, circus, producing, press, marketing and Musicals
other skills: Photoshop, DJ
date of birth: 13/12/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 15/1/2010 - Tom Espiner
background: I am an actor and Co-director of Sound and Fury Theatre Company.Last logged in 10/9/2010
I studied Drama and Theatre Arts at Birmingham University (1992-1995) and then worked in post production television doing Foley Sound for Natural history Films and Aardman Animation Films. I then trained as an actor at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (1997-1999) and have been acting ever since. My directing work has been with Sound and Fury Theatre Company (formed in 1999) on various projects. I have also performed in our Sound and Fury shows.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: Foley Sound Effects / Sound led work
date of birth: 4/11/1972
country: UK
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Last updated on 9/8/2010 - Tom Hughes
background: I have a PhD (in Film and Television Studies) from the University of Warwick. My main theatrical interests are in psychological approaches to performance, visual style, world theatre, and how these elements intersect with contemporary culture, society and politics.Last logged in 10/9/2010
I have directed 'Tape' by Stephen Belber (Warwick Student Arts Festival 2009), 'The Great Irish Elk' (short, Theatre503 2010) & 'Zoo Meat' (rehearsed reading, One Night Stands 2010). I have assisted Nancy Meckler on 'Bronte' (Shared Experience / Newbury Watermill, 2010), Nadia Latif on 'Wild Horses' (Theatre503, 2010) and Julie Osman on 'Three Minute Hero' (Cock Tavern Theatre, 2009).
I have been learning directing from Tom Cornford (at Warwick, 2009) and with Living Pictures Productions (incl. 2 week workshop with Katie Mitchell in Jan 2010).
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Textual analysis, live event organisation and promotion
other skills: Stand-up comedy
date of birth: 18/2/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 26/7/2010 - Tom Attenborough
background: I am a freelance director based in London, having graduated from Cambridge University with a BA in English Literature in 2009.Last logged in 26/8/2010
Directing credits include:
'The Gentleman Usher' (MCS), 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' (tour show), 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged' (Edinburgh Fringe), 'Richard II' (ADC Theatre, Cambridge), 'Empty Portrait' (ADC Theatre, Cambridge - new play), 'Othello' (tour show)
Assisting credits include:
assistant to Rachel Chavkin, Artistic Director of the TEAM, on 'The American Capitalism Project' (Almeida Summer Festival - devised show), assistant to Thea Sharrock on 'After the Dance' (National Theatre, pre-production), assistant to Rachel Kavanaugh on 'Love Story' (Chichester Festival Theatre), assistant to Sean Foley on 'The Painkiller' (reading - Hampstead Theatre), assistant to Lindsay Posner on 'House of Games' (Almeida Theatre), assistant to Jonathan Church on 'Masterclass' (Theatre Royal Bath)
Television includes:
assistant to David Threlfall on 'Shameless' (Channel 4 Television), \
Associate Director of FallOut Theatre
Artistic Director of Rhapsody of Words Productions
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Acting, Script Development, Experience in Television
other skills: proficient in French, Spanish, and near fluent in Italian
date of birth: 13/10/1986
country: UK
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Last updated on 13/8/2010 - Tonny A.
background: I'm a performance maker, freelance director and curator. My practice, both as a solo artist and theatre director, is informed by my professional and academic background: indeed, I studied History & Politics, graduating with a PhD in Diplomatic History and until 2005 I worked as freelance writer and broadcast reporter in Eastern Europe, Belgium and London.Last logged in 7/9/2010
Since then my experience in performing arts has varied: For two years I produced Sweet & Sour a monthly Experimental Cabaret night that featured diverse artists (from musicians to dance artists to filmmakers to performance poets to live artists); I curated The French Re-evolution Variety show (2006), Live poetry shows including Write Stuff (2005) and Diasporic Sounds (2006); as a performance artist, I've been making work since 2004, either performing my own writing, conceiving Burlesque and Dance theatre solo pieces or collaborating on creative projects with other independent dance and theatre artists including radio drama Exile and Love (Syllabub productions, 2007), Leibniz's socially-engaged ongoing theatrical project The Book of Blood (2007, 2008).
My directing credits include: Au Creux du Desir (Hackney Empire, 2006), In the Shadows of Senghor (The Space 2006, Brady Arts Centre 2007), River (Baron's Court 2007).
My work is interdisciplinary, fusing classic poetry with movement and multimedia. Half-way between Physical and Dance theatre, my productions aim to revisit obscure historical eras to celebrate the present while my solo performances, often intuitive and expressive, explore the nature(s) of the relation between physicality and sexual, cultural or sexual identity.
Any other information about my work can be found on my website:
www.sweetsorsour.wordpress.com
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Choreography, Writing for performance, Workshop facilitating, Performing & Events/Production Management
other skills: Native French Speaker, Fluent in Spanish, Basic Romanian. Skills and experience in Radio post-production that includes sound recording/ editing, live shows production, Voice Over and Radio presenting
date of birth: 1/11/1975
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/1/2010 - Tony Middleton
background: Training:Last logged in 17/8/2010
MFA Theatre Directing, Birkbeck University of London 2007-09
BA Hons Drama & Theatre Studies with First Class Honours, Royal Holloway University of London
Theatre Credits
As Director: Chris Dugdale: An Evening of Magic & Mindreading (Riverside Studios), A Touch of Magic (Theatre by the Lake), In Extremis (Theatre by the Lake), Miss Julie [3 day workshop] (Theatre by the Lake).
As Assistant Director: World Premier of Melvin Bragg's 'The Maid of Buttermere' (Theatre by the Lake), A Christmas Carol (Theatre by the Lake), 'Our Boys' by Jonathan Lewis (LAMDA), 'The Memory of Water' by Shelagh Stevenson (LAMDA), Whisky Galore! (Nottingham Playhouse)
As Assistant Director & Fight Director: As You Like It (LAMDA), and 'A Trip to Scarborough' by Sheridan (LAMDA)
Magic Credits
Performances at: The National Theatre, Blenheim Palace, The National Portrait Gallery, The Natural History Museum, London Zoo and for celebrities Sir Roger Moore, Jools Holland, Will Carling and Keith Floyd, Chico, Ray Quinn, Blazing Squad.
Professional freelance Fencing Coach
(Assistant Fencing coach at The Royal Academy of Dance, visiting coach at Leicester Fencing Club, and coach at Hitchin Fencing Club)
Fight Director (Equity Register Stage 2)
Avaliable for choreography on a theatre productions, TV & Film
1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement
experienced in: Classics, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Fight Director
date of birth: 22/2/1985
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/7/2010 - Toria Banks
background: A lot of my recent experience has been as regular collaborator with John Wright (Trestle, Told by an Idiot), and we are in the process of starting a company, Beehive, to work together more.Last logged in 9/9/2010
As co-director: 'Doctor Faustus' (Third Party, New Diorama, nominated for 4 Off West End awards); 'Hamlet' (CSSD); 'Baby Boomers' (Scratchbuilt at C Venues 2009, and currently touring); 'The Fair Maid of the West' (Third Party).
As dramaturg: 'The Fragility of X' (Royal Exchange 2009, Edinburgh 2010, Spirit of the Fringe Award).
As scriptwriter: 'Roighann na Doiane' (Theatre Hebrides, Tron and Touring)
Senior Tutor, Foundation (Acting) at ArtsEd.
I have also lead workshops for the Outreach Department and have experience with adult beginners and community casts; adult actors with learning difficulties; and children aged 8 and up. In 2007, I directed a community cast of over 60 performers at the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton ('The Supreme Sunbeam')
Resident Director at Trinity College of Music, teaching regular classes, performance workshops and directing Opera Scenes. I am keen to extend my experience in professional opera. Work with students so far includes: ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’; ‘The Rape of Lucretia’; 'The Tender Land'; 'Pig', and scenes from 'I Capuleti'; 'Midsummer Night's Dream'; 'Falstaff' and 'Die Lustigen Weiber'. I am currently learning to speak Italian.
Other directing experience includes shows at the Arcola, Pleasance, Greenwich Playhouse, Blue Elephant, Old Red Lion and King’s Head theatres, including a new play by Clare Bayley, ‘Safekeeping’ in 2008.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: acting teacher, workshop leader
other skills: pianist
date of birth: 6/2/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 6/9/2010 - Tory Sandars
background: Tory trained at London Met in Performing Arts BA (Hons)Last logged in 5/9/2010
Credits include;
"A Midsummer Night's Dream", a site specific production in Trent Country Park
1215, Trestle
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement
experienced in: Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Mask work
date of birth: 21/1/1987
country: UK
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Last updated on 31/8/2010
