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.
- Caitriona Mc Laughlin
background: Trained in Gaiety School of Acting Dublin and worked as professional actor in Ireland, Uk, Russia and S. Africa.Last logged in 6/9/2010
BSc. Biological Science, MSc. in Science Communication
Directing and assistant directing experience in Ireland and the Uk over last four years.
Several years experienceas as workshop facilitator, and project co-ordinator mostly with teenagers and adult groups.
Work in Peace and Reconciliation projects in Ireland, N. Ireland, South Africa, Germany, Czech Republic and England.
Created a drama project for use by Education in Humanitarian Law and The Red Cross to explore issues of abuse in 15 countries in conflict around the world.
Ran two youth theatres in Ireland.
Co-ordinator of You.C.A.N. the Youth Culture Arts Network (Europen network of youth arts organisations)
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Acting Experience, Devising, Script Editing,
other skills: BSc. Biological Science,
date of birth: 14/11/1971
country: UK
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Last updated on 8/8/2010 - Campbell Edinborough
background: I am a lecturer in physical and applied theatre at the University of Hull. I have particular expertise in movement for performance. (I am a qualified practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method, and hold a second degree black belt in the martial art of Aikido.) I am currently developing participatory theatre projects as part of my research into the links between theatre and citizenship.Last logged in 19/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Movement Skills, particularily martial arts and Feldenkrais Method
date of birth: 27/4/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 21/11/2009 - Carissa Hope Lynch
background: Relevant Experience:Last logged in 16/8/2010
- Associate Director of Iso Productions.
- Youth theatre director for ATG's New Wimbledon Theatre
- New Works and Literary Assistant at Graeae Theatre Company.
- Workshop Facilitator with Tricycle Theatre, Oval House Theatre, Spare Tyre Theatre Company, and East End Shed.
Training:
2009 -- MA (with Distinction) in Applied Theatre (Drama in the Community) at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
2005 -- Post-Graduate Diploma from the University of California, Santa Cruz in Interdisciplinary Performance Studies (Directing).
2004 -- BA (with Honours) University of California, Santa Cruz with a double major in Theatre and Politics.
10 years combined classical ballet and contemporary movement training with the San Francisco Ballet and the Juilliard School.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Workshop facilitation, choreography and movement composition, classical ballet, contemporary dance, alexander technique, and pilates
other skills: administration, audio describer, support work and assistance
date of birth: 18/11/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 9/3/2010 - Caroline Steinbeis
background: www.strikeensemble.comLast logged in 3/9/2010
Ongoing freelance work as director and assistant director on projects in England, Germany and America
Winner of the JMK Award 2009
National Theatre Studio Director's Course 2008
Continued work on rehearsed readings and workshops for various companies including the RSC, the Young Vic, Theatre503 and Strike.
Current: Associate Director for Headlong/National Theatre for Rupert Goold on Earthquakes in London by Mike Bartlett
Sep 2009: Director on Satie's Sport et Divertessements,
produced at La Carrier du Normandoux, Poitires, France
May-Sep 2009: Director on Mad Forest by Caryl Churchill, produced at the BAC for the JMK Award 2009.
Apr-May 2009: Assistant Director at the Globe
The Frontline directed by Matthew Dunster
Feb-Mar 2009: Staff Director at the National Theatre
Dido Queen of Carthage directed by James Macdonald
July 2008: Assistant Director with Paines Plough
Feb-May 2008: Producer on Athol Fugard's 'Hello and Goodbye'; performed at the Trafalgar Studios in a co-production between ETT and Treatment Theatre. Directed by Paul Robinson.
Oct-Feb 07-08: Director on 'Mile End', performed at the Southwark Playhouse and UK tour.
Sep 2007: Assistant Director on Mark Ravenhill's 'Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat' at the Hampstead Theatre, directed by Roxana Silbert.
Aug 2007: Assistant Director to Robert Woodruff on 'Orpheus X' at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh as part of the EIF.
Aug 2007: Assistant Director on Mark Ravenhill's 'Ravenhill For Breakfast' at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh; winner of Fringe First 2007.
Jun-Aug 2007: Director and Associate Producer on Analogue's 'Mile End'. Devised by the company, winner of Fringe First 2007 and the Archers Brick Award.
Mar-May 2007: Producer on Tom Morton-Smith's 'Salt Meets Wound'; World Premier directed by Paul Robinson at Theatre503
Dec-Mar 2007: Producer on Andrew Bovell's 'Ship of Fools'; European Premiere directed by Toby Frow at Theatre503
2002-2003: MA Advanced Theatre Practice, Directing, CSSD
1999-2002: BA Drama and Theatre Studies, University of Royal Holloway
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Meisner Technique
other skills: bilingual in english and german
date of birth: 22/5/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 10/8/2010 - Cathal Cleary
background: I've recieved an MA Degree in Drama & Theatre, National University of Ireland, Galway, 2005.Last logged in 1/9/2010
I have taken production and pre-production photos for four theatre shows.
I have also designed four sets for theatre productions.
I have filled the technical support role at the 2006 Muscailt Arts Festival at NUI, Galway.
I am credited as projectionist for the Ninth Wave of Crime & Punishment in Galway in 2006
additional skills related to directing: Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising
other skills related to directing: Set Design, Photography
date of birth: 27/1/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 30/11/2009 - Catherine Hooper
background: Studied at the University of Birmingham completing a Joint Honours degree in English Literature and Drama, specialising in directing, physical theatre, mime, playwrighting and producing.Last logged in 9/9/2010
As an Assistant Director:
The Shawl - Arcola Theatre
What is Love? - Teatro Vivo (Site specific)
The Tin Horizon - Theatre 503
Victory: Choices in Reaction - Arcola Theatre
Doing What Lovers Do - Teatro Vivo (Site Specific)
Completed the Living Pictures course on Stage Craft, led by Tom Wright
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Choreography, keeping book, productions in unusual spaces
other skills: Producing, theatre administration, rhythmic gymnastic coaching - working with young people/children
date of birth: 5/7/1987
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/5/2010 - Catherine Harvey
background: I trained at Central School of Speech and Drama, representing Central at the European League of the Institutes of the Arts in Amsterdam and Berlin (where I worked with Cicely Berry, Kristin Linklater and directors from the Berliner Ensemble). Before that I read English at Hertford College, Oxford, where I studied for a year with Sir Ian McKellen under the Cameron Mackintosh Professorship of Contemporary Drama.Last logged in 10/9/2010
At the moment I mainly direct new writing and comedy. I have directed new work for Hampstead Theatre, The Comedy Project at Soho Theatre, Actors Writers London, Manchester's 24:7 Festival and Stantonbury Campus Theatre, Milton Keynes, and often work with the writer in the room.
I also work a great deal with comedians, directing if.com award-winning comic, Sajeela Kershi's first solo show 'Bitch Got Owned' (Edinburgh and Brighton Festivals), and Mary Bourke in 'Mary Mary Quite Contrary' (Camden Head and on tour).
However, I've also directed children's shows at Mountview and Central School of Speech and Drama, and often worked on quite dense, language-based texts, directing large scale poetry recitals and evenings based around very literary texts like Shakespeare, Keats, Rossetti, and Ted Hughes, as well as the award-winning Canadian comedy Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet).
I am also an actor and writer, and direct a lot of my own work.
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additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/9/2010 - Catrina Lear
background: Catrina initially trained and worked as an actor, playing several leading roles in the West End and working with directors including Sir Peter Hall and John Caird.Last logged in 9/9/2010
Last year her production of Bryony Lavery's More Light transferred to the Arcola and sold out to rave reviews. She was assistant director on Gore at the New Players and on Macbeth at Teatro Technis.
She is currently working on a physical theatre adaptation of the Two Noble Kinsmen in collaboration with Teatro Brancaccio in Rome, and on a new writing piece about the Smyrna evacuations.
She was shortlisted for the JMK Award 2010 for her work on Titus Andronicus.
She also assists on post-grad shows for Mountview, and leads workshops on Shakespeare and on Stagecraft for ArtsEd and Trinity College.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Devising, Choreography, Script writing and adaptation, Physical Theatre, Clowning
date of birth: 15/7/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/7/2010 - Cecily Boys
background: MA Theatre: Writing, Directing, Performing (York University) Specialism: Directing. BA: Sociology & Education (First Class Hons). Assisted at York Theatre Royal, numerous work for York Shakespeare Project, Stagecoach Youth Theatre York and Old Bomb Theatre.Last logged in 8/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Acting, teaching, marketing, publicity, research
other skills: Yoga, PADI rescue diver, dance.
date of birth: 31/7/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 12/8/2010 - Ceyda Erdemli
background: I started to work in professional theatres in Turkey in a young age. During the university, I had a chance to do Drama and Creative Writing course in Freiburg University, where I worked on devised piece from a poem. After my graduation from American Culture and Literature in Ankara, Turkey, I have worked as a resident assistant director one season in Ankara Arts Theatre and two years in Ankara Ekin Arts Centre, where I also had chance to experience the technical side of theatre such as stage management.I came to UK to further my training in Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. I have graduated from Mountview's post-graduate course on directing, I have worked in a new formed company called Look Up! Theatre in their first piece. Last year, I performed and puppetiered in Little Angel Theatre as well as being the art director of a music video. So far, I have been training myself on devising and Le Coq technique.Last logged in 4/6/2010
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: have worked in various different parts of theatre in the professional theatres, good knowledge and experiance in shadow theatre, experience in puppet theatre
other skills: basic circus skills, Turkish native, German fluent, theatre company management skills
date of birth: 8/5/1977
country: UK
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Last updated on 9/12/2009 - Charlotte Westenra
background: I am currently reviving Gladiator Games, for Theatre Royal Stratford East. The play premiered in Sheffield Theatre last October.Last logged in 4/9/2010
I was recently associate director on Bloody Sunday directed by Nicolas Kent at the Tricycle Theatre and took it on tour to Derry and Belfast in September. I trained as a director at the Donmar Warehouse where I assisted Michael Grandage on Grand Hotel and Henry IV, Jonathan Kent on Hecuba, Roger Michell on Old Times, Anna Mackmin on The Dark and Josie Rourke on World Music.
My directing credits include Widows (Sherman Theatre/ RWCMD), Waiting for Lefty (BAC), a short play as part of On War (Young Vic Studio), Female Parts (Contact Theatre) and 5 Draw.rap (Mat & Phreds Jazz Club). Other assisting work includes 24 Hour Plays (Young Vic), Justifying War: Scenes from the Hutton Inquiry (Tricycle Theatre and BBC), The Dwarfs (again for the Tricycle) and Rat Pack Confidential (Nottingham Playhouse).
I trained with TIPP (Theatre in Prisons and Probation) and worked with Augusto Boal’s Centre of the Theatre of the Oppressed in Rio de Janeiro. I studied Drama at Manchester University and graduated with a first class degree in 2002.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
date of birth: 11/10/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 17/3/2008 - Charlotte Chinn
background: 1ST Class BA Acting at Guildford school of ActingLast logged in 6/9/2010
MA Acting Musical theatre
Drama leader and director at The Creset Arts Centre in Peterborough
Singing an drama Tutor at Saturday School Guildford School of Acting
Artistic Director of the New Writers theatre company back2back productions since 2006. wwwback2backproductions.co.uk
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: Artistic Director of a new writers theatre company.Composer, writing for young children
other skills: actor/singer/dancer, scuba diver, composer.
date of birth: 4/6/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 4/5/2010 - Charlotte Bennett
background: Trained at the University of Hull.Last logged in 8/9/2010
Just completed a residency at York Theatre Royal as Co-Artsitic Director of Takeover 09 Festival; a scheme where every role at York Theatre Royal was taken over by artists under 26 to programme and run a three-week festival in their assigned position. Also founding member of Forward Theatre Project; a project of emerging directors, designers and writers.
Directing credits include: A Five-Star Werewolf (Co-Production Forward Theatre Project and York Theatre Royal), The Wind in the Willows (Harrogate Theatre), Shakespeare Summer School (Sprite Productions), Estate (Reading and Development, various), What Do You Want To Do To Me? (Reading - Pleasance Theatre Islington), November Soho Script Slam (Soho Theatre), March Soho Script Slam (Soho Theatre) and Waiting for Smythe (Tristan Bates Theatre).
Assisting credits include: Up the Duff (York Theatre Royal, Dir. Damian Cruden), The Turning Point (Cleanbreak Theatre Company), Sea Wall (The Bush Theatre, Dir. George Perrin), The Tempest, Twelfth Night and Much Ado About Nothing (Sprite Productions, Dir. Lucy Kerbel) Hello and Goodbye (ETT, Dir.Paul Robinson), OVNV 24hour plays - Graceland (Dir. Michael Oakley) Moonwalking in Chinatown (Soho Theatre, Dir.Suzanne Gorman), Vincent River (Old Vic Productions, Dir. Rebecca McCutcheon), Dido Queen of Carthage (Angels in the Architecture Theatre Company at Kensington Palace, Dir. Rebecca McCutcheon).
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art
other skills: Experience in T.I.E / community outreach projects, read music, proficient trombone playing, dance experience
date of birth: 2/3/1986
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/11/2009 - Charlotte DavisLast logged in 10/9/2010
Last updated on 6/9/2010 - Che Walkerexperienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Mask workLast logged in 9/9/2010
other skills related to directing: Published award winning royal court playwright, fifteen years acting career, teach acting technique at rada
date of birth: 16/4/1972
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/8/2010 - Cheryl Gallacher
background: I recently assisted with the touring theatre company Eastern Angles on a site-responsive piece, performed in promenade, drawing on the experience of Portuguese, Polish and African-Caribbean communities who have settled in the region.Last logged in 8/9/2010
Since then, I worked with the LIFT Molten Festival as part of its outreach work with local residents of Dagenham and Barking.
I've produced new writing and devised work for the Edinburgh Fringe, and worked with Ken Campbell at Brentwood Theatre. Work placements include HandMade Films.
Currently, international and collaborative work, new writing and theatre in the community are specific areas of interest for me.
I graduated in English Literature/Writing/Performance from the University of York, and looking to broaden my directing experience.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Performance Art, Puppetry
date of birth: 17/2/1987
country: UK
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Last updated on 9/1/2010 - Chima Nsoedo
background: My name is Chima Nsoedo. I'm a 25years old writer/director who started out directing/writing for film. For the past six months, I have been focusing on directing for theatre and have been extremely lucky to do this at the Young Vic.Last logged in 10/9/2010
A year ago I was offered a place on the Back Stage Pass course that got me up to speed with the technical requirements of a theatre play – from stage management to making decisions on lighting.
January this year, I was offered a place on the Introduction to Directing course, also at the Young Vic which enhanced my knowledge in directing from a more actor to director relationship point of view. Working on script subtext, communicating an action and blocking where three skills I have enhanced since the course.
Coupled with my technical knowledge from the Back Stage Pass course and my experience directing short films and documentaries, I am very aware of the different segments to directing and how to adapt to each one.
Currently I have won a position out of three slots to direct for the Young Vic’s top youth project, Joined Up Thinking. For three weeks I will have chosen a script, then selected twenty minutes to direct and present it on the last week.
I am also working as an assistant director on a community project called Two Boroughs - ‘It’s all in the Script’. A once a week project that set to increase participation amongst the wider community. We work on scripts, devise games and intend to come up with a show at the end of the ten week run.
Currently I am re-writing and looking for actors to begin a new project.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: script writing, directing for film format including documentaries and short films.
other skills: work really well with children and young adults. script writer for film and theater.
date of birth: 18/6/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 18/3/2010 - Chloe Stephens
background: I graduated in 2007 from Goldsmiths College with a BA in Drama and Theatre Arts in which I specialised in Directing and Devising. Shortly after graduating I established my own company, SKIPtheatre, working with two fellow graduates. We have worked collaboratively to create work for found and public spaces, often collaborating with popular bands and DJs. The aim of SKIPtheatre is to reach a younger and more diverse theatre audience. We achieve this through collaborations with other popular artists, photographers and bands. My personal interests lie in physical and dance theatre, which integrates text and narrative. I have directed several performances with SKIPtheatre as well as successfully undertaking other directional commissions outside of the company. Other training includes: The Clown – The Actors Space, Barcelona Objects and Atmospheres – Geraldine Pilgrim, Artistic Director of Corridor The Neutral Mask – Suzie Wilson, Artistic Director of The Clod Ensemble www.skiptheatre.co.ukLast logged in 6/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Site Specific, Live Art, Event Organising
other skills: Casting, Producing, Stage Management
date of birth: 18/5/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 7/9/2010 - Chris White
background: Directed Trouble and Wonder for the RSC 2004 New Work Festival, Royal Shakespeare Theatre Assistant Director on RSC Spanish Golden Age Season 2004/5: Dog in the Manger, Tamar's Revenge, House of Desires, Pedro the Great Pretender, Stratford, Madrid, Newcastle, London Co-Director of Le Foreste di Arden, Teatro Della Contraddizione, Milan; original production combining text by Kyd, Marston, Webster, Ford Also for Teatro Della Contraddizione as Director: The Suicide by Nicolai Erdman The Fire Raisers by Max Frisch The Visit by Friedrich Durrenmatt, (also London and Edinburgh Fringe) Also as Director: 2003 New Writing Festival, Churchill Theatre, Bromley Loveplay by Moira Buffini, Jermyn Street Theatre King Lear Project, Young Vic Studio Krapp's Last Tape, Didsbury Studio Theatre Assistant Director on The Daughter-in-Law, Young Vic. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's Globe Research Assistant on The Malcontent, RSC RSC Learning Associate and Visiting Lecturer at Goldsmith's CollegeLast logged in 30/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Devising and leading projects for young people
other skills: Basic Italian
date of birth: 7/8/1977
country: UK
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Last updated on 6/8/2010 - Chris Loveless
background: Trained: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, PG Dip DirectingLast logged in 31/7/2010
St Martin's College Lancaster, Dip He Drama
National Youth Theatre, 1998 - 2002
Artistic Director, Fallen Angel Theatre Company
Associate Director, White Bear Theatre
Associate Director, Stepping Out Theatre Company
10+ years youth theatre directing, with dozens of credits.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Producing
date of birth: 6/8/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/1/2009 - Chris Tomlinson
background: I found a love for drama whilst at school. I took this further and studied a degree in drama and performance at Liverpool John Moores University, graduating in 2007. Since then I have worked as a free lance actor and assistant director, finding good work during Liverpool's year as capital of culture. Ive worked with several companies developing work with young people and have enjoyed all the challenges that have arised due to the nature of working with some young people with extreme personal issues.Last logged in 19/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: ionvolved with touring work, working with outreach programmes
other skills: driver, confident, keen to learn and develop
date of birth: 2/1/1985
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/5/2010 - Chris Hill
background: Trained on the MFA in Theatre Directing at Birkbeck and at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.Last logged in 9/9/2010
Director on attachment to ArtsEd's Acting Dept Autumn 2007
Resident Assistant Director at The West Yorkshire Playhouse 2008/2009
Recent work includes:
As director: Me, As A Penguin (Arcola, Lowry Studio, West Yorkshire Playhouse) Osterley (Urban Scrawl Radio Project) DUST and Kidnapping Agatha (West Yorkshire Playhouse) Roald Dahl’s The Witches, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Sweeney Todd and West Side Story (Edinburgh Festival)
As assistant: Swanhunter (Opera North and tour) Il Signor Bruschino and La Scala di Seta (BYO), Bedroom Farce, Othello, Peter Pan and Don’t You Leave Me Here (West Yorkshire Playhouse)
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additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Puppetry
date of birth: 3/1/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 16/8/2010 - Chris Savage King
background: BA(Hons) Dance @ Laban Centre for Movement & DanceLast logged in 10/9/2010
BA (Hons) English Literature @ Wadham College, Oxford
Writer in Residence HMP Maidstone & HMP Cookham Wood
2000-2004
Producing drama showcases, music showcases and dedicated productions
Director, Special Arts Projects
HMP Canterbury
2005
Voice & Speech Tutor
Rock Pop & Soul Singing Tutor
Clean Break Theatre Company
2004-2006
Drama LecturerActing Coach
Munster Centre 2005 - Dec 2007
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Drama/Voice & Speech Visiting Tutor
Birbeck College
2006
Vocational Training
Actor's Centre (Movement/Directing)
Clean Break TC
Theatre de Complicite (Performance)
Theatre Royal Stratford East (Workshop training)
Geese Theatre Company (specialised criminal justice system rehabilitation wksp training)
Morley College (Acting/Voice/Directing)
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Organising and appearing in Spoken Word events
other skills: Producing/Devising and delivering workshops in drama, voice and singing
country: UK
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Last updated on 15/4/2010 - Christian Durham
background: My training has come through on-the-job experience. I am Chris Renshaw's Associate on shows including 'The King And I', 'Taboo', 'We Will Rock You' and 'Zorro'. I was the Associate director on the National Tours of Michael Grandage's / Donmar Warehouse's production of 'Guys and Dolls' and ATG's 'The New Statesman'.Last logged in 9/9/2010
This followed training in Classical Acting at LAMDA and approx 10 years as a jobbing actor in plays, musicals and readings, including the West End and the RNT.
Alongside the Assisting work, I have become heavily involved in dramaturgy, working on a number of commercial new writing projects via workshops and readings.
Previous directing jobs have included Debbie Does Dallas at the Oxford FireStation and the Udderbelly, Edinburgh (Best Production nomination, MTM Awards), Taboo on National Tour (Best Musical. Manchester Evening News Award), Shoo Shoo Baby at Edinburgh Festival, 'Proud' at the New Wimbledon Theatre Studio, 'Great Pretenders' at the Gatehouse and 'Peter Pan' at Aberdeen Youth festival and the Bridewell, London.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing
other skills related to directing: Extensive Musical theatre experience, workshop experience, developmental experience, musical staging.
other skills: Acting, Teaching, Associate, Resident, Assistant, Working with Young People (CRB)
country: UK
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Last updated on 7/3/2010 - Christie Jennings
background: I trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Iworked as an actor for ten years, so I know what it's like on the other side! Not that I think there should be sides - I like collaborative working.Last logged in 10/9/2010
I have extensive experience as communication skills trainer and have worked with many corporate companies as well as public sector organisations such as the NHS. I believe the skills you need to be an effective coach are not dissimilar as those needed by a good director
experienced in: Classics, Devising
other skills: communication skills trainer/coach
date of birth: 3/6/1965
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/10/2009 - Christie O'Carroll
background: I trained in Contemporary Theatre at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 2007.Last logged in 20/5/2010
I also won the Bruce Miller Award for Directing in 2007.
I have been involved in pieces that have been performed at the Traverse Theatre and the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh, the Theatre Royal, the Arches and the Tramway, Glasgow, the Camden Roundhouse and the Royal National Theatre in London.
I won a Winston Churchill Traveling Fellowship in 2010 for my work doing theatre in prisons.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: I am a very experienced facilitator and have worked with a wide range of client groups
other skills: I have experience working as a performer and have done a bit of stage management too.
date of birth: 15/4/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/5/2010 - Christophe Gerard
background: The work I have done as a director has been acclaimed in a long list of festivals around the world and has had theatre release in the UK. In London alone, each one of my productions, filmic or scenographic, has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of people. My interest lies where there is a strong text, not in any particular style or medium, to the point of even directing an animation piece and a viral for The Young Vic. At the moment, I am working, amongst other things, on a piece for two actors set in an underground carriage and on a feature film about life after death.Last logged in 1/9/2010
I enjoy the collaborative creation of a piece and have worked on the boundaries of theatre over many years, shifting people’s emotions and conceptions using subtle dramatic devices and constructions, and I have a track record of success in terms of audience attendance and critique.
I have gained experience in theatre with Dominique Sarrazin (Theatre de la Decouverte - several plays) and Guy Alloucherie (Le Ballatum Theatre - "Si tu me quittes, est-ce que je peut venir aussi?") and have worked for several years in film and television as an art director / set designer where I had the opportunity to collaborate very closely with David Thacker on two BBC productions - "The Scold's Bridle" and "Miller Shorts".
I have also designed and directed several hugely successful shows at the Hayward Gallery, London - "Bruce Nauman", voted by Time Out readers as one of the most stunning exhibitions of the decade, "Sonic Boom" and "Eyes, Lies & Illusions".
I teach at University College London.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing
other skills related to directing: Directing for the camera, Editing
other skills: Scenography, Native French Speaker
date of birth: 25/10/1964
country: UK
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Last updated on 5/11/2009 - Christopher Meads
background: Directing experience since 2000:Last logged in 14/7/2010
Currently Artistic Associate at the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres and Trainee Artistic Director at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester (co-funded by the Arts Council of England).
Directing and co-writing 'A Free House' for the Royal Exchange Theatre, to be produced in December 2009.
Winner of the C4TDS 2006 at the Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre. Extended by The Royal Exchange - March 2008. Assistant Director on the following Royal Exchange productions:
Mary Barton, Love and Money (co-production with Young Vic), Cyrano De Bergerac, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Tempest, Henry V.
Directed 'The Cracks In My Skin' by Phil Porter, winner of the Bruntwood Playwriting Competition, in the Royal Exchange Studio, March 2008. Nominated for 2 Manchester Evening News Awards: Best Production; Best Actress (Matti Houghton).
Directed the Swedish premier of Dennis Kelly's After the End. Produced by the Gothenburg English Speaking Theatre, the production played at the FolkTeatern in Gothenburg from 11th April to 2nd May 2008.
Trained on the 2006 National Theatre Studio Director's Programme.
Worked as Assistant Director to Max Stafford-Clark and Ian Rickson at The Royal Court.
Received a Northern Arts/Royal Shakespeare Company directing bursary to work alongside Michael Boyd in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Directed various Arts Council of England funded theatre productions both in the north east of England and on the London fringe. New work, Classical and Devised.
Initiated cross-arts research development projects involving dance and film practitioners. (Funded by organisations such as the Prince's Trust and Northern Film and Media)
Visiting director and acting tutor at E-15 Acting School - directed numerous projects. Led workshop auditions in London and New York.
Lecturer in theatre at University level, specialising in acting approaches to Shakespeare and ensemble work.
First Class BA (Hons.) in Drama and English.
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills: Actor Trainer
date of birth: 15/11/1973
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/11/2009 - Christopher Heimann
background: My directing work includes devised plays "100" and "Food" both of which won Edinburgh Fringe First awards and toured extensively nationally and internationally, with my theatre company The Imaginary Body. I have also directed new writing and established plays, as well as video installations and short films.Last logged in 19/4/2010
I teach improvisation at RADA in London where I am also a member of the audition panel. I have a wide range of experience of running theatre workshops with actors, students, children, homeless people (venues incl. Young Vic, Guildhall, Drama Studio London, Brunel University, Big Issue Foundation). Themes include improvisation, acting, storytelling. I also work as an Organisational Development consultant in business and run communication skills workshops.
Following a 2-year acting training, I set up and ran a 1-year full-time research project into the Michael Chekhov acting technique which I have since been teaching at RADA and the Actors Centre.
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Experienced workshop facilitator and improvisation teacher
other skills: Languages (fluent in English, German, Italian, intermediate French, basic Portuguese and Spanish)
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/12/2009 - Christopher Loscher
background: Goldsmiths University, BA (hons) Drama & Theatre Arts.Last logged in 6/9/2010
experienced in: New writing, Classics
country: UK
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Last updated on 29/6/2010 - Christopher Haydon
background: Trained: Cambridge University, The Central School of Speech and Drama, the National Theatre Studio, The Lincoln Centre (New York)and with Cicely Berry at the RSC. Also, extensive workshop experience with John Wright and Katie Mitchell.Last logged in 20/8/2010
Recipient of a 2007 Channel Four Regional Theatre Directors' Bursary at the Salisbury Playhouse and the inaugral Chichester Festival Theatre Heller Fellowship (2007).
I am the associate director of On Theatre and an associate artist at the Bush Theatre.
As Director:
Pressure Drop - Featuring Billy Bragg and his band. By Mick Gordon, Wellcome Collection (April/May 2010)
Deep Cut (Sherman Cymru/National Tour, autumn 2009)
Monsters UK premiere of a play by Swedish Writer Niklas Radstrom. (Arcola Theatre, May 2009)
A Number (Salisbury Playhouse) Sept 2008
Grace (Theatre Du Poche, Brussels, Belgium - On Theatre/British Council). Feb 2008
Notes from Underground (Arcola Theatre, November 06 and then revived January 07)
Come and Go, The Maids, Agamemnon (Embassy Studio, Dec - June 04)
The Insect Play (Emmanuel College Fellowes Garden June 02)
As assistant director:
What The Butler Saw (Philip Wilson) Touched (Rebecca Gatward) Othello (Raz Shaw), Robin Hood (Mark Powell) - Salisbury Playhouse.
Macbeth (Rupert Goold, Chichester, MInerva Theatre, Summer 07 and West End.)
Twelfth Night (Philip Franks, Chichester Festival Theatre, Summer 07)
On Religion (Mick Gordon, Soho Theatre Dec 06)
The Desire Tree (Andrea Brooks, Oxford Playhouse/Tumanishvili Theatre, Tbilisi, Georgia September 06)
The Found Man (Philip Wilson, Traverse Theatre, August 2005)
As assistant producer:
Remembering Buzz - an event in memory of Buzz Goodbody (RSC, Swan Theatre, November 2005)
Script reader for theatre 503 and the Soho Theatre
Arts journalist for the Scotsman, the Financial Times, The Evening Standard, Prospect Magazine and the Guardian (online).
Co-editor of Conversations On Religion, Conversations on Truth (Published by Continuum) and Identity and Identification (Black Dog/Wellcome Collection)
I can be contacted via:
Giles Smart
United Agents
http://unitedagents.co.uk/
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: trained actor
other skills: Journalism, researcher
country: UK
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Last updated on 23/6/2010 - Christopher Adams
background: Chris studied Drama and English in Cambridge where he directed a wide range of amateur and student productions ranging from new writing to musicals.Last logged in 25/8/2010
Directing credits include Peter Nichols' 'A Day in the Death of Joe Egg' at the Playroom, Cambridge Arts Theatre, which subsequently went on a schools tour, 'Beware of the Children' (also at the Playroom), 'Matilda Liar!' by Debbie Isitt, and Neil Labute's 'bash' (both at the ADC, Cambridge), and 'Bat Boy: The Musical', which gained four 5-star reviews in Edinburgh in 2006 and was ranked the best-selling musical of that year's fringe.
He was assistant director on 'Older/Younger' with Hoipolloi and Company of Angels, and, in March 2009, directed the UK premiere of the musical 'Reefer Madness!' at the Bridewell Theatre. His own company flytheatre produced 'Reefer Madness!' in a double-bill with the new musical 'Clouds', as well as a series of comedy revue nights, also at the Bridewell.
As well as directing, he has a wealth of experience of producing and arts marketing, and recently spent two years as Marketing Manager for Youth Music Theatre UK. He currently works as a Press Officer at Shakespeare's Globe.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Producing, publicity design, theatre management and administration
other skills: Producing, publicity design, theatre management and administration
date of birth: 31/12/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 5/5/2010 - Christopher O'Donnell
background: Originally I trained as an actor at the Academy of Creative Training and worked on a variety of different disciplines ranging from TV and Film to Street Theatre and Contemporary Dance.Last logged in 2/9/2010
I was selected by Stonecrabs Theatre to part take in their Young Directors Programme 2010 for which I was awarded the Jack Petchy Outstanding Achiever Award for my contribution to the group.
Director: NEW SOCKS (Proud Camden), AN AMBULANCE IN TRAFFIC (Brockley Jack Theatre), CATHERINE MEDBH (The Albany), SUPER BIRDS ARE GO (Camden Fringe), TALKING SHIT AND BEING INFLUENTIAL (Brighton Fringe).
Assistant Director: IMAGINE DROWNING (Rosemary Branch dir. Ed Bartram), THE CRUCIBLE (Pavilion Theatre, Brighton dir. Steve North), GREAT EXPECTATIONS (St Nicholas Church, Brighton (Site specific) dir. Damien Goodwin).
I have part taken in a variety of workshops ranging from Comedia del Arte to Voice and Working with designers.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Acting.
other skills: PC and MAC literate. Full UK driving license.
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/4/2010 - Christos Chanios
background: Resident Trainee Director at the Library Theatre, Manchester 2008-2009Last logged in 10/9/2010
Theatre training:
MFA Theatre Directing, Birkbeck
MA Theatre, Royal Holloway
Drama School (New Greek Theatre, Greece)
I was born in Athens and studied Physics at the University of Athens and Literary Translation at the British Council before training as an actor at the New Greek Theatre Drama School. In 2003 I moved to London, where I trained as a director at Royal Holloway (MA in Theatre) and at Birkbeck (MFA Theatre Directing).
My training included an attachment at LAMDA and a year-long residency as a Trainee Director at Manchester’s Library Theatre, where I assisted Chris Honer and Roger Haines.
Theatre includes:
As Director:
Vaclav Havel’s Audience - Library Theatre Manchester
Yiannis Ritsos’ Phaedra - Tabard Theatre and the Camden People’s Theatre
Sarah Kane’s Crave - Royal Holloway Studio Theatre
RW Fassbinder’s The Garbage, the City, and Death - New Greek Theatre
As Assistant Director:
Rock’n’Roll, Great Expectations, Independent Means, The Glee Club (Library Theatre), The Lady from the Sea (Arcola), The Man of Mode, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (LAMDA)
I also freelance as a translator.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Translation (from and into Greek), Acting
date of birth: 10/2/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/1/2010 - Clare Prenton
background: Clare is based near Edinburgh and is currently writing a sequel for Youth Music Theatre UK - http://www.youthmusictheatreuk.org/show/detail/new_dawn/Last logged in 1/8/2010
A freelancer for over 11 years, Clare has directed in the UK and abroad as well as more recenlty, writing.
Clare had a series of great assisting experiences for Regents Park Open Air Theatre, English Touring Opera, Opera Holland Park before concentrating on directing her own projects since 2002 for the Stephen Joseph Thearte Scarborough (2009) & assisting Alan Ayckbourn on Life and Beth (2009) and A Trip to Scarborough (2008).
Credits include: How the Other Half Loves, The Kingfisher and Relatively Speaking for Sheringham Little Theatre, Norfolk; new work for the Traverse Theatre, Scotland. The Taming of the Shrew for the British Shakespeare Company,open-air at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds for the British Shakespeare Company & the Leeds Shakespeare Festival (2005).
For Eye Theatre (2004): Two by Jim Cartwright and Noel and Gertie by Sheriden Morely.
For White Horse Theatre of Germany (2004/5): 3 pieces for The White Horse Theatre of Germany.
She has directed for: Regents Park Open Air Theatre, English Touring Opera, Opera Holland Park, Tete a Tete/ENO Studio, Liverpool Everyman Playhouse, Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Greenwich Playhouse Studio Theatre.
TRAINED:
UNIVERSITIES OF LEEDS & HULL (1995, 1996)
ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE STUDIO (2000)
INTERESTS
Open-air, site-specific, farce, new musical theatre & opera. Also collaborative, devised musical theatre projects. Work with composers.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera
other skills related to directing: comedy writing, writing for children, lyric writing, devising, site-specific, open-air,
other skills: work with national youth theatres and adults with learning difficulties, artistic director, youth theatre
country: UK
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Last updated on 6/4/2010 - Clare McKenna
background: Main theatre studies were in London with Philippe Gaulier (2yrs), I have worked with some of the UK’s leading companies, such as The Clod Ensemble, Tall Stories, Ishka, The Norwich Puppet Theatre, to name but a few. Touring both Nationally and Internationally, playing in countries such as Copenhagen, Tokyo and Shanghai, as well as touring Ireland and the UK. I am currently Residency Workshop Leader at the Almeida Theatre. I spent a lot of 2009 in NYC working on text and taking part in LAByrinth Theatre Companies first open week Intensive Ensemble. I was awarded a Gold: Recommendation for my advanced training in Stage and film combat, and qualified as a fight director in Epee, Sabre and Foil. My work is physically based, using the techniques of Gaulier, Le Coq and improvising. Specialising in Mask, Clown and Bouffon. My experience in choreographing and devising new theatre is extensive. New work is my first passion. www.missesclare.com for further details.Last logged in 7/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Fight and sword choreoragphy
other skills: Clown, Bouffon, Vaudeville
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/8/2010 - Conrad Blakemore
background: I initially started my interest in theatre working as a production photographer and worked for The Stage between 1984 & 1989. In 1989 I went to Bournemouth Film School to pursue my aim to become a cinematographer. During this course I worked on numerous drama & documentary projects and ended up directing short docs that were broadcast on BBC & C4.Last logged in 14/7/2010
On leaving filmschool for some years I pursued the genre of documentary although maintaining an interest in drama in both cinema & live theatre.
In 2003 I was invited to direct a play at Pentameters thea. in Hampstead called the Lodger, a new work by Paul Birtill. This was followed by two other plays - Squalor & Happy Christmas by the same author. These plays were favourably reviewed and popular with audiences. They also gave me an enthusiasm to direct more theatre productions and work with new writers or undiscovered works. Recently I have been working with Joe Harmston at the Ideas Foundry on some new projects.
additional skills related to directing: Play an instrument, Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising
other skills related to directing: Film making in drama & documentary
other skills: Still photography & lighting
country: UK
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Last updated on 14/4/2010 - Cornell S John
background: Background: I am an actor, director and writer with over 10 years experience on the West End stage. I am currently the artistic director of BushBoy Productions and have directed and produced shows at the Arcola Theatre and at the Hampstead Theatre. I am very interested in working with young people on on topical issues and I am writing and developing a new project around the theme of street culture, youth violence and the impact of gun crime.Last logged in 6/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Working with the voice.
other skills: Use of multimedia. Sound production.
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/10/2009
