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- Ed Bartram
background: I founded Waxwing Theatre in 2008, in order to revive little known masterpieces of recent years, and to create compelling and thought provoking devised work. Our work has been influenced by a number of practitioners and companies- particularly Complicite and Told by an Idiot. We are currently playing with mixing different genres, and bringing high-class text work to predominantly physical pieces.Last logged in 16/8/2010
We began last year with a critically acclaimed revival of Martin Crimp's No One Sees the Video, with a 10 night run at the Rosemary Branch Theatre. In October this year (2009) we completed a 3 week run of Terry Johnson's Imagine Drowning, again at the Rosemary Branch. Our next production, planned for Sept 2010, will be a devised production.
I trained at Central School of Speech and Drama, and also work with young people and communities on devising theatre (in particular with Creative Partnerships.)
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Drama Education & Making Theatre with Young People
date of birth: 5/7/1973
country: UK
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Last updated on 13/11/2009 - Eero Suojanen
background: I am a professionally trained director who has directed a number of one-act plays for various studio theatres in London and Auckland (New Zealand), the majority of them with experienced practitioners.Last logged in 5/9/2010
THE GOOD ANALYST by Howard Colyer (The Brockley Jack Theatre, London)
ASHES TO ASHES and ONE FOR THE ROAD by Harold Pinter (Maidment Studio, Auckland)
THE STRONGER by August Strindberg (TAPAC, Auckland)
A NIGHT OUT (Final Scene) by Harold Pinter (SPASA, Auckland) A TALK IN THE PARK by Alan Ayckbourn (TAPAC, Auckland)
INTERRUPTED by Alison Davie (Maidment Studio, Auckland) BROTHERS FOR LIFE by Albert Vea-Tupu (SPASA, Auckland)
HE AIN’T HEAVY by Korina Tuahine (TAPAC, Auckland)
THE SECOND LAST by Eero Suojanen (SPASA, Auckland)
Assistant Directing:
OH, MOM by Andy Marchant (Baron's Court Theatre, London)
Producing:
THE BAR AT THE END OF THE WORD by Sarah Robertson (Herald Theatre, Auckland)
DADDY's DOLLAR by Kate Morris (Herald Theatre, Auckland)
AROHA by Michael Downey (Herald Theatre, Auckland)
About my training:
BA of Performing and Screen Arts - major in Directing, minor in Writing (3 years full-time) - had a strong emphasis on directing techniques, actor's process (Stanislavsky), text analysis and director/writer -collaboration.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics
other skills related to directing: Assistant Directing, Laban Movement Analysis, Alexander Technique, Improvisation
other skills: Producing, Casting, Script Development, Writing
date of birth: 11/5/1974
country: UK
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Last updated on 29/7/2010 - Eleanor Rhode
background: I am currently directing the European premiere of GENEROUS by Michael Healey at the Finborough, for January 2010.Last logged in 5/9/2010
I am the Senior Reader at the Finborough Theatre, responsible for running the literary department with the Literary Associate, sourcing and developing new work for production at the Finborough.
Other training/experience includes:
National Theatre Studio Directors' Course (2009)
Resident Assistant Director, The Finborough Theatre (six-month placement)
Postgraduate Diploma (Directing) from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (2008)
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics
other skills: Full clean driving license
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/3/2010 - Elgiva Field
background: Elgiva is Artistic Director of Oblique House, www.obliquehouse.org.uk, and with the company has directed 10,000 Feet and Falling, a sound drama commissioned for the 61st Aldeburgh Festival in 2008.The 25th anniversary production of Was He Anyone? by N.F. Simpson (Union Theatre), and the premieres of two new plays Faultines (Union Theatre) by the Westminster Prize playwright James Pearson and The Time of the Tortoise (Theatre 503) by the German playwright Kirsten Specht.Last logged in 1/9/2010
Elgiva has worked as Associate Director with Unlimited Theatre on The Moon The Moon (national tour) and Pentabus Theatre on the site specific production of Shuffle. Her other site specific work includes directing the world premiere of The Container by Clare Bayley (regional tour) and working as Assistant Director on Punchdrunk’s production of The Masque of the Red Death (BAC). Most recently she worked as Assistant Director on Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens and on Stravinsky’s opera The Rake’s Progress (Peacock Theatre).
Elgiva studied Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths College, prior to that she stufied Art and Design at Central Saint Martins College.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry
other skills: Art and Design
date of birth: 15/11/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 16/11/2009 - Elina Männi
background: I am a British/Estonian director who completed the Directing Programme at the National Theatre Studio (London) and Rose Bruford Drama College. As a winner of prestigious Channel 4 Theatre Directors’ Scheme Bursary, I worked at the Royal Court as a Trainee Director (2005 – 2006). This training gave me an invaluable insight into text-based classical theatre. I have also trained internationally, exploring visual and movement based theatre practices at the Ecole Philippe Gaulier, Stephen F. Austin University (USA) and Tartu University (Estonia) as well as in the training methods of Tadashi Suzuki through workshops with Ichiro Nakayama. I have directed thirteen productions in the UK, USA and Estonia.Last logged in 1/9/2010
My work is inspired by the legacy of Vsevolod Meyerhold and I set up The Cabotin Company in 2002 in order to explore some of his working methods in relation to rhythmic, musical and scenic composition. The Cabotin Company's first production, Machinal, premiered at the White Bear Theatre in May 2002. Fiona Mountford from the Evening Standard wrote of this show: 'The pity is, however, that those interested in up-and-coming talent, uneven though it can be at times, have only a few days left to catch such inventiveness.'
I addition to the productions in London, I have also directed projects in Estonia (Vagina Monologues at the Ugala Repertory Theatre, 2003) and USA (A Mouthful of Birds by Caryl Churchill and David Lan; The Dressing Room: That which Flows Away Ultimately Becomes Nostalgia by Shimizu Kunio at the Downstage Theater, Stephen F. Austin University, 2000)
I was in charge of re-creating 60's Happening for the Royal Court Fiftieth Anniversary. Terry Johnson reviewed it as: 'Elina's vision is blindingly bold and might provide just the sort of event that inspires theatre seekers to SEEK MORE THEATRE. I urge you to consider it very seriously.'
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: As a Trainee Director working at the Royal Court, I was fully involved participating in regular YWP script-meetings and writing reports on roughly 100 plays. I enjoyed developing the work of young playwrights through readings and workshops.
other skills: I do regular access work for Graeae, supporting disabled actors. I also work as a relief Mental Health Outreach Worker for Dimensions.
date of birth: 24/10/1971
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Last updated on 20/11/2009 - Elizabeth Park
background: I studied at Durham University and then trained as an actress at Birmingham School of Speech and Drama. I am currently the Learning and Participation Director at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury. As part of the education programme at The Watermill, I have directed Around the World in Eighty Days, The King and Queen of Sugar Street, and Romeo and Juliet.Last logged in 2/8/2010
I am also the Artistic Director of Debut Theatre Company, founded in 2000, which has produced eleven shows, mainly new writing, at the London and Edinburgh fringes, and toured across the UK, including Snowbound, which was at Trafalgar Studios in 2008. Other directing credits include Hedda Gabler at the Barons Court Theatre, The Rupert Drop for a Hampstead Theatre Start Night, and The Wind in the Willows for Illyria on national tour. As an actress I have worked all over the country, particularly in actor-musican shows.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Trained actress, Workshop Leader
date of birth: 16/8/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/10/2009 - Elizabeth Newman
background: Directing BA(Hons) - Rose Bruford College. ITV Theatre Directors' Scheme (previously Channel 4) 2009. Currently the Director of New writing and BoltON at the Octagon Theatre, Artistic director of Shared Property Theatre Company and Associate Artist of Southwark Playhouse. Finalist for the Young Achiever of the Year Award for Arts 2008. Winner of the Ogunte MAKE A WAVE AWARD for women of social leadership.Last logged in 7/2/2010
date of birth: 25/1/2007
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/9/2010 - Elizabeth Alabi
background: I have done an introduction to directing course at the Young Vic in 2009. I have also done an introduction to technical and stage management theatre course at the Arcola theatre. I have written and devised my own play through ATC theatre in the up-rooted writers event.Last logged in 4/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: introduction to directing at the Young Vic
other skills: acting projects at the Young Vic and other theatres
date of birth: 4/5/1987
country: UK
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Last updated on 31/8/2010 - Ella Macfadyen
background: BA (hons) Theatre and Literature - University of Leeds.Last logged in 19/8/2010
Extensive experience in running drama / movement projects in community and education settings,
I also work as an early years and children's dance teacher & a freelance choreographer.
Training in Performing Arts Workshop Facilitation - Artis Education
Devising Theatre - Frantic Assembly
Using Dance in the Primary Curriculum - Sadlers Wells / Joey Gamper
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: Devising, Physical work
other skills: dance & yoga
date of birth: 10/6/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/5/2010 - Ellen Hughes
background: Ellen trained at RADA and Kings College London, on the NT Studio Director's Programme, and at the Gate Theatre.Last logged in 22/7/2010
For the last 3 years, she has been Youth and Community Director at Southwark Playhouse. She runs their Young Company and schools programme and a lot of other community and youth projects in Southwark and Lambeth.
This year, she directed The Apple Journey by Juliet Alderdice, a play for children (in Folkestone, Kent) and East End Tales by Fin Kennedy for YoCo at Southwark. In 2008, she co-directed 'This Child' with John Retallack for Company of Angels, working with a cross-cast of professional and young local actors.
In 2007, Ellen's co-wrote a double-bill of new plays with Sally Toosey, 'The Bodysnatcher' and 'The Gift'. The plays were developed with surgeons from St Mary's Hospital and Imperial College. Ellen directed both plays at The Old Operating Theatre Museum and was funded by the Wellcome Trust.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera
other skills related to directing: Writing for children and adults. Facilitating in community settings.
date of birth: 3/1/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 4/12/2009 - Ellen McDougall
background: Artistic Associate at ATCLast logged in 23/8/2010
Associate Reader at Soho Theatre
Currently directing Ivan and the Dogs by Hattie Naylor, an ATC/Soho Theatre Co-production, touring to Plymouth, Oxford and Bristol. Opening at Soho Theatre 12th October 2010.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
DIRECTOR:
ST KILDA - devised project (ongoing), Scratched at The Arches 2010.
Director in Residence at the National Theatre Studio (2009), and subsequent R&D workshops including multi-media workshop with Michael Bhim (writer) and Nino Gorbachev (designer).
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, at the Young Vic/ATC (work-in-progress) (2008)
Two new plays at the Oxford Playhouse as part of Tri-Umph (2008)
Staged readings at Forest Fringe, Edinburgh, 2007 and 2008.
LONDON LITE by Nick Harrop for NYT at Soho Theatre (reading)
A KIND OF ALASKA at BAC (work-in-progress), funded by the Ian Ritchie Foundation as part of the JMK Award (2008)
BETTING ON THE DUST COMMANDER by Suzan-Lori Parks, at the Albany Theatre Studio, Deptford (2007)
CYMBELINE and PHILADELPHIA HERE I COME! by Brian Friel at Bedlam Theatre Company (2002-3)
ASSISTANT/STAFF DIRECTOR:
National Theatre: OUR CLASS (dir. Bijan Sheibani), CAT IN THE HAT (dir. Katie Mitchell) and WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN (dir. Marianne Elliott).
TUNNEL 228 (Punchdrunk/Old Vic/Young Vic) (2009)
THE BROTHERS SIZE (Young Vic/ATC, dir. Bijan Sheibani) (2007-8)
Young Vic Summer Project, THE BROTHERS SIZE (dir. Yael Shavit)
TRAINING/ACHIEVEMENTS:
Lincoln Center Directors Lab 2010
NTStudio Directors Course 2008
Awarded the Runner-Up Prize for the JMK Award 2008
Young Vic Introduction to Directing, led by Indhu Rubasingham
Writing Course at Paines Plough
OTHER:
Volunteer Workshop Leader at Angel Shed Youth Theatre.
Produced shows on London Fringe and a site-specific production of Racine's PHEDRE in Edinburgh.
EDUCATION:
2002-2006: MA English Literature (1st), Edinburgh University.
2004-5 Exchange Program - University of California at San Diego.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Script reading, teaching
other skills: Play flute and piano
date of birth: 17/7/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/8/2010 - Ellie Jones
background: Currently Artistic Director at Southwark Playhouse for the last 2 years.Last logged in 20/8/2010
Previously Associate Director at Sheffield Crucible.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
date of birth: 2/11/2006
country: UK
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Last updated on 29/10/2009 - Ellie Joseph
background: EXPERIENCELast logged in 5/9/2010
*Apprentice Director, King’s Head Theatre, Apr-Oct 2007*
DIRECTING:
2009: MONDAY by Gloria Williams (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Theatre 503, London (Edinburgh preview), Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival, NY, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, NY, New End Theatre (Lost Theatre Festival), London)
2007: AMERICAN SHORTS by various (King’s Head Theatre, London)
GOD EXPLODES LAUGHING by Dorit Makleff (readings: Blue Elephant Theatre, London & Oval House Theatre, London)
ASSISTANT DIRECTING:
2008: SH*T-M*X (dir. Samantha Potter) (Trafalgar Studios (West End), London)
2007: CAT'S-PAW (dir. Noah Lee Margetts) (King’s Head Theatre, London)
A RABBI IN THE ATTIC (dir. Brad Malow) (Manhattan Repertory Theatre, NY)
2006: TALES FROM MUMBAI (dir. Serena Robins) (Blue Elephant Theatre, London)
WHEN FIVE YEARS PASS (dir. Charlotte Westenra) (Arcola Theatre, London)
2006 & 07: Acting Summer School (dir. Tony James) (Rose Bruford College, UK)
OTHER WORK:
2007 - 08: Associate Director for NO ENTRY (King’s Head Theatre, London)
2006: Artistic Intern (season of Spring Awakening) (Atlantic Theater Company)
TRAINING:
Mountview Theatre School , UK- Part-Time Acting for Young People ('00-'02)
Rose Bruford College, UK - BA (Hons) American Theatre Arts -
2:1 ('02-'05)
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA), Texas, USA - theatre student ('03-'04)
Atlantic Theater Company, New York, USA - Artistic Internship (2006)
I have had a thorough education in American Theatre and it's influences and I have a particular interests in Israeli Theatre - both early and present.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing
other skills: driving, near-fluent in hebrew
date of birth: 21/2/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/11/2009 - Ellie Browning
background: I graduated from the Middlesex University Theatre Arts course in 2008.Last logged in 27/8/2010
I was Resident Assistant Director at the Finborough Theatre on a six month placement, Jan - July 2009.
I directed my debut 'You May Go Now: A Marriage Play' by Bekah Brunstetter at the Finborough Theatre in March 2010. And went on to direct Brunstetter's 'Mine' for the Finborough's Vibrant! season in June 2010.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills: Stage Management
date of birth: 15/9/1986
country: UK
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Last updated on 30/6/2010 - Elly Green
background: Training: MFA Theatre Directing at Birkbeck College, University of London.Last logged in 31/8/2010
Directing credits: ABOUT TOMMY by Thor Bjorn Krebs (Southwark Playhouse 2009); COPENHAGEN by Michael Frayn (Tabard Theatre, 2007); SKYLIGHT by David Hare (McCarthy Theatre, Stephen Joseph Theatre, 2006); THE BEACH by Peter Asmussen (Theatre 503, 2005); THE ZOO STORY by Edward Albee (Etcetera Theatre, 2004).
Further experience includes: Staff Director at Royal National Theatre on HER NAKED SKIN by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, OEDIPUS trans. Frank McGuiness and MRS AFFLECK by Samuel Adamson (2008 – 2009); Associate Director on FIREBRAND (Royal & Derngate), Assistant Director on THE LIGHTNING PLAY by Charlotte Jones (Almeida Theatre, 2006); TO REACH THE CLOUDS by Nick Drake (Nottingham Playhouse, 2006); IMPROBABLE FICTION by Alan Ayckbourn, (Yvonne Arnaud & National Tour, 2006); VILLETTE adapt. by Lisa Evans (Stephen Joseph Theatre, 2005).
Elly has also worked as a freelance director for several drama schools, including productions of: BEYOND THERAPY (Birmingham School of Acting, 2009) ROMEO & JULIET and SUMMERFOLK (University of Northampton, 2009) and THREE SISTERS (Arts Educational, 2008).
She is artistic director of theatre company Brother Tongue.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics
other skills related to directing: Playwriting, Screenwriting, Stage Management
other skills: Scripting Reading, Film/TV Production, Finance, Driving Licence
date of birth: 30/10/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 19/11/2009 - Emily Agnew
background: I am the Artistic Director of MokitaGrit Productions. We are a London-based theatre company who work with new-writing. We were established in order to promote work of an exciting, raw, passionate and unique nature, that emotionally and intellectually challenges both collaborators and audience. In the past two years we have produced over 20 shows at theatres all over the country. I am both a director and a producer for the companyLast logged in 5/9/2010
2006-2007: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Post-graduate diploma in Theatre Directing
2003-2006: University of Bristol, BA Drama: Theatre, Film and Television, 2:1
Nov 2009-Jan 2010 - Producer, 'A Christmas Carol', Kings Head Theatre
Aug-Oct 2009 - Director, 'Pages: Promised Land' Union Theatre
Feb 2009 Onwards - Workshop director for actors' group 'The Collective"
Oct 2008-Jan 2009: Associate Director/Children's Coordinator "A Christmas Carol" (adapted by Phil Wilmott), Kings Head Theatre
Sept-Oct 2008: Assistant Director "Our Country's Good" (dir Alex Clifton), Watermill Theatre, Newbury
July-August 2008: Director "Involution" at Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh
June 2008: Director "Pluto" radio recording (recorded on location in Spain)
May-June 2008: Director "Pluto" (GRIT Productions), Blue Elephant Theatre and Aragon, Spain
March-May 2008: Assistant Director "The Only Girl In The World" (dir Alex Clifton), Arcola Theatre
Jan-March 2008: Director "Involution" (Rachel Welch), Pacific Playhouse
Sept 2007: Internship at Royal Court Theatre Literary Department
June - July 2007: Director, 'Other Hands', Cockpit Theatre
Feb 2007: Director, 'Huis Clos', Pleasance Stagespace
Jan 2007: Director, 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses', Pleasance Theatre London
Jan 2006: Acting ASM, 'The Adventures of Robin Hood', Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
Oct-Dec 2005: Administration Assistant, Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
Sept 2005: Production Assistant, 'The Redcliffe Hermit', Head, Heart & 2 Fingers Productions at The L-Shed, Bristol
July 2005: Director 'As You Like It', Observatory Hill, Bristol
June-Aug 2004: Company Stage Manager, 'Taming of the Shrew', south-west England tour
Jan - April 2004: Assistant Director, 'The Marrowitz Hamlet', Strange Bedfellows Theatre Company at The Wickham Theatre, Bristol
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: Education work with children aged 4-16, leading workshops, writing teacher-packs for students aged 16+
other skills: Stage management, Front-of-house, workshop leader, radio drama directing, Producer
date of birth: 28/8/1985
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/11/2009 - Emily Jenkins
background: I trained as a Theatre Director at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts after studying English Literature at Exeter University. I am Associate Director with Duveen Productions, and Senior Reader and Associate Artist for msft Theatre Company.Last logged in 5/9/2010
As Director: Deal or No Deal by Emily Jenkins (The Old Red Lion), RE:Stacks by Alice Birch (Theatre 503), Jesus is Elvis by Alice Manteghi (Camden Roundhouse), Legion by Greg Glover (Old Red Lion – Bare Bones January 2010), Overspill by Ali Taylor (Cockpit Theatre), Songbook Review (etcetera Theatre), Angus by Alex Carey (Karamel Club), Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCafferty (Karamel Club), Humble Boy by Charlotte Jones (Mountview Academy), Play in a Day (The Ram), Wherever I am by Emily Jenkins (M&D Room), Fame The Musical (Barnfield Theatre). As Associate Director: Forfanteries by Oliver Coyette (The New Players Theatre), Twelfth Night, Sweet Jack Falstaff, Merry Wives of Windsor by W. Shakespeare (The Old Forge). As Assistant Director: Cocteau in the Underworld by Ed Hughes (The Arcola), Anyone Can Whistle by Sondeim and Laurants (Jermyn Street Theatre), Miracle by Reza de Wet (Leicester Square Theatre), This Much is True by Paul Unwin and Sarah Beck (Theatre 503), Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean by Ed Gryzack (Upstairs at The Gatehouse), The York Realist by Peter Gill (Jackson’s Lane Theatre), Saraband by Bergman Adpt. Kaplow (Jermyn Street Theatre).
I have also worked freelance as Stage Manager at Theatre 503 and The Yvonne Arnaud, and am a freelance dramaturg working with new wrting and new-writing companies.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
country: UK
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Last updated on 4/9/2010 - Emma Bernard
background: Most recently I was a full time director at Cardboard Citizens ( fixed contract). 2008 projects for Streetwise Opera and Theatre Venture and 'Sun and Heir' for ROH Education Tilbury Docks. Also developing project at NT Studio. 2007 projects include Critical Mass for Streetwise at Almeida Opera, Against Oblivion by Jeremy Peyton Jones, Girl in The Forest for LCF at The Cochrane, 'Fingerprint 'with The Shout for The Linbury Studio, 'Tongue Tied'For Opera Genesis.I directed "Rise- Can you see me?" for The Young Vic in 2005 and was short listed for The Jerwood Award for "The Skriker" by Caryl Churchill, which I developed at The Actors Centre.In 2004 I directed 'Lip' and 'Flam', both by Orlando Gough. I also directed my first piece for young children 'The Jumblies' for Ripstop Productions.In 2003 I directed 'The Wedding', by Virgilio Pinera for Scarlet Theatre at Southwark Playhouse and 'Cake' by Sarah Woods for Jade TC at Birmingham Rep. Door, and BAC. Since I began directing I have twice been assistant director at Southwark Playhouse, to Jane Howell who has been a great source of inspiration to me and a champion of my work. I have also assisted Ben Harrison at The Almeida, on ; 'Caledonian Road', which involved professional actors working with community cast of all ages. I assisted the director /composer Graeme Miller in his recent explorations of performance language. I have led workshops for young people for Southwark Playhouse, Young Vic, Scarlet Theatre and in schools and have directed 'Antigone' and' Votes For Women' with young performance group The Garage Gang. I began my career as an actor and deviser and came to directing more recently.Last logged in 5/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Acting,writing,choreography/movement, workshop leading for young people. Directing non -actors.
other skills: Singing, Balinese Gamelan Music
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Last updated on 10/11/2009 - Emma Benson
background: Training & Education: RNT Studio Theatre Director's Course 2000, Courtyard Theatre MA in Directing 1995-1996, English Literature BA at Cambridge University 1990-1993.Last logged in 5/9/2010
I work in theatre and live art - both devising shows with actors/performers and working with writers. I am currently developing a new documentary/performance project.
Recent work includes SIMPLE GIRL a one woman show by Melanie Wilson (Shunt Vaults, The Underbelly Edinburgh & Soho Theatre.)
Prior to this - as Co-Artistic director of PATTER... a company specialising in devised theatre, produced by Fuel & supported by BAC and Arts Council England - I directed THE EXPERTS (BAC), ANIMAL DETECTIVES - for children (BAC) and A PLAYFUL MEDITATION ON MAGIC (BAC, British Council Showcase Edinburgh, The Tron Glasgow, Manchester Royal Exchange, Theatre Royal Bath, Norden Farm Arts Centre Maidenhead, Warwick Arts Centre, Merlin International Theatre Budapest & National Theatre Macedonia.)
Other Directing includes: BRAND by Ibsen (Young Vic Studio), NIGHTSCHOOL by Pinter (King's Head) & RING OF ROSES, a devised chamber piece (The Wallace Collection.)
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: Script Editing / Dramaturgy (in theatre, film & TV). Performing - includes working with Station House Opera & Gary Stevens. Teaching - includes improvisation at RADA for MA students & drama workshops for young people at BAC.
other skills: Singing (currently studying with Rachel Vermont) & TV Producing: productions include GUNRUSH with Tim Spall for ITV1, HUNTER with Hugh Bonneville for BBC1, LIFE BEGINS with Caroline Quentin for ITV1 and COLD FEET with Jimmy Nesbitt for ITV1.
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Last updated on 26/10/2009 - Emma Callander
background: Currently resident trainee director at the National Theatre of Scotland 09/10. Winner of the 2009 ITV Ovation directors scheme. Finalist for the 2008 JMK young directors award with a proposal for Caryl Churchill's Mad Forest. Company member of Gardzienice in Poland under the direction of Wlodzimierz Staniewski during the creation of Iphigenia at Aulis. First of three directors supported by The Factory's Director's Studio, culminating in a production of a double bill of Chekhov's The Bear & An Unwilling Martyr at the Camden People's Theatre November 08. Currently developing The Good Children - a devised abstract portrait of English culture using daily newspapers, folk music, urban legend and story sharing between audience and performers. Work in progress shown in June 09 at the Southwark Playhouse Secrets and the 176 Zabludowicz Gallery, London. Workshop leader on Viewpoints technique with The Factory and Gideon Reeling. Trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama on the BA Acting. As assitant director: Daniel Kramer, Punch and Judy at The Young Vic and Hamlet at TR Warszawa, Poland Simon Callow on The Magic Flute at Opera Holland Park.Last logged in 8/5/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Trained extensively in Laban and Viewpoints
date of birth: 8/11/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 18/8/2010 - emma sullivan
background: I am a writer and director. Originally a visual artist and photographer I studied Art at Central St Martins and the Royal College of Art, then Fiction Direction at the National Film and Television School. After Tomorrow which I wrote and directed was nominated for a Palme d’Or at Cannes and won Best British Short at Edinburgh International Film Festival this year, 2009.Last logged in 27/1/2010
I have a thriller feature in development with Screen East, which Annalise Davis will produce.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing
other skills related to directing: Film and TV directing, teaching, workshops, script development
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/10/2009 - Emma Playford
background: Directing experience includes: KATE by Neela Dolezalova (short), Start Night/Hampstead Theatre; PARK LIFE (short) & HUIS CLOS by Jean-Paul Sartre (rehearsed reading), The Albany.Last logged in 5/9/2010
Training includes StoneCrabs Theatre's New Directors Programme, Genesis Directors Summer School and the Young Vic's Introduction to Directing Projects.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art
country: UK
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Last updated on 26/5/2010 - Emma Earle
background: Theatre directing credits include the award-winning ‘Ernest and the Pale Moon’ by Pins and Needles Productions and Les Enfants Terribles, and ‘Gizmo Love’ by John Kolvenbach at the Tobacco Factory Theatre.Last logged in 5/9/2010
I am Artistic Director of Pins and Needles Productions, a Bristol based company committed to creating inspiring visual theatre that unites both physical and text based work. We have a particular interest in physical storytelling, multimedia performance and work that encourages the audience to take an imaginative leap.
In addition to theatre directing I direct, shoot and edit film. My work includes documentary, drama, music video and interactive TV.
Assistant Directing credits include Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory's 'The Taming of the Shrew' directed by Andrew Hilton; Northern Stage's 'Hansel and Gretel' directed by Erica Whyman; and 'Crackers and Spice' at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre Royal directed by Malcolm McKee.
I have a postgraduate qualification in Drama Directing for Theatre, Radio and Television from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and a First Class BA (Hons) in Drama from Exeter University.
I am a member of the Tobacco Factory Theatre’s Peer Review Panel. Short courses include Raindance's 'Hands-on Directing for Film' and Forkbeard Fantasy's 'Multimedia and Live Performance'.
I also work extensively in the media and theatre education sectors, including facilitating workshops and mentoring young people.
I have travelled extensively including USA, Sub-Saharan Africa, Australasia, Europe and South East Asia.
www.emmaearle.co.uk
www.pinsandneedlesproductions.co.uk
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: Self shooting videographer (Sony PD170, Z1). Final Cut Pro editor. R.A.D ballet grades up to and including Elementary Executant.
other skills: PADI Open Water Diver. A Level German.
date of birth: 19/8/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/7/2010 - Emma Gersch
background: I studied at Hull University and trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. I began my journey as an actor, working in theatre (touring, physical, musical theatre), for about 8 years. I worked with Howard Barker and the Wrestling School, and Barker invited me to direct his play 'Judith', which kick started my shift into Directing. I quickly realised that I was best placed in this role, and proceeded to set up a company (ProActive Productions) to enable me to explore further. Here I directed 'The Bald Prima Donna' which won an Arts Council East award and toured the South East, and enjoyed a sell out run at the Kings Head.Last logged in 25/7/2010
I then went on to teach and direct at Bath Spa University, where I became Senior Lecturer in Drama and Deputy Artistic Director of Full Tilt Theatre Company. Here I directed over 15 large scale productions, many of which were radical reinventions of classical works, many of which toured to theatres such as the Minack in Cornwall, the Bristol Old Vic and the Theatre Royal Bath.
Over the past 3 years I have started to work in the realms of site specific and promenade theatre, and most recently toured a promenade event theatre production of 'The Comedy of Errors' to USA and Canada.
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: University lecturer in Drama, acting coaching, drama school teaching
date of birth: 1/11/1976
country: UK
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Last updated on 21/7/2009 - Emma Louise Tinniswood
background: I completed a Drama and Music degree at the University of London and this was followed by post graduate study at the Central School of Speech and Drama in Applied Theatre. Since graduating I have worked in schools and theatres and have been teaching Acting/Music and Drama full time. Directing has always been a great love of mine and I currrently run a small theatre company and performing arts school based in Twickenham. Previously I ran a company in Guildford which I regularly direct for and have done for the last 5 years.Last logged in 8/8/2010
Since teaching, I have also become heavily involved with Youth Theatre and directed a number of productions with children from 4 to 18 including some of my own new writing. During this time I have also continued to act myself where possible and undertake further professional training courses. I am a trained musician and have also had experience of design, stage fighting.
I work well as part of a team and work extremely well under pressure. I am a people person and have good communciation skills with both actors and crew and have had experience of working with a cast of 2 and a cast of 150.
I have recently opened my own academy and I am looking to do more workshops in schools and theatre.
Please view my website for further information: www.emmatinniswood.com
www.steponstageacademy.co.uk
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Design, Musical Director
other skills: Dance, Basic Stage Combat.
country: UK
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Last updated on 5/3/2010 - Erica Miller
background: I am a practical, down to earth and energetic director; who has also trained as an actress and so therefore I enjoy working with actors to create exciting productions. I would like to work with theatre companies that seeks to create interesting and intelligent theatre, be it with new plays or bringing life to classics.Last logged in 5/9/2010
I work with a blend of text, physical and character work to bring a piece of theatre to life.
I am the founder and Artistic Director of Allons-y Theatre Company.
(I am a Dual National of Britain and America.)
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: 3 Day Rehearsal Process Workshop with Shared Experience, Di Trevis Director Workshop
other skills: The ability to create a good piece of theatre in a limited time.
date of birth: 20/6/1977
country: UK
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Last updated on 15/6/2010 - Eva Melas
background: I trained as an actress in ALRA. I graduated 2 summers ago. Everytime I go to see theatre I desperately want to be part of that process. I want to direct and create. Produce new work and meet people who share my interests and love for theatre. I want to programme a big theatre. Yep I want everything. :)Last logged in 29/6/2010
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work
date of birth: 6/10/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 23/11/2009 - Evie Manning
background: I specialize in promenade and site-specific work and have directed productions in a disused Courtroom, a Medical Operating Centre, and various old factories. I am interested in political work that promotes discussion around contemporary themes, so far these have included monetary supply, law-making, political humiliation and exploitation. I usually work in tight collaboration with artists, performers and musicians and produce theatre that is part-theatre, part-gig, part visual feast, I like the audience to enjoy themselves and have a genuine engagement with the narrative, the space and the experience.Last logged in 12/4/2010
Credits include:
An Indecent Incident, an adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Nasty Story by Aisha Zia in Silwex House, factory off Brick Lane. 2009
The Ups and Downs of the Town of Brown, a musical satire based on Brecht's The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogany in Old Courtrooms, Bristol, 2009
The Juniper Tree, devised from The Brothers Grimm, Medical Operating Centre, Bristol, 2008
I have trained with Red Ladder Theatre Company in Leeds as part of their Red Grit programme with Rod Dixon. I have also toured with the Canadian Company, Caravan Stage through Europe.
additional skills related to directing: Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Puppetry
date of birth: 20/7/1984
country: UK
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