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.
- Rachel Warr
background: My recent work has focused on new writing and devising. I have experience of working closely with playwrights and as a dramaturge. I have training in dance, mask, mime, puppetry and an English Literature degree. Music is an important influence in my work.Last logged in 2/9/2010
I have directed work at The Wolsey Theatre, Chester Gateway Theatre, The New Wimbledon Theatre, on European tours and a variety of site specific and studio spaces.
I also have experience of leading participatory drama work with community groups and young people deemed at risk.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: movement & dance choreography, writing & adaptation, experience of leading youth & theatre education work
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/8/2010 - Rachel Parish
background: I am currently developing The Silents, a play devised in collaboration with artists and people in the mental health sector (see http://thesilents.wordpress.com).Last logged in 22/8/2010
For the Southwark Playhouse, I mentored two young “Street Geniuses” as they set up a mobile phone film competition http://rewritefilmfestival.co.uk/, and I have worked as a co-curator to set up and launch the Southwark Playhouse Secrets http://spsecrets.com since May 2008.
I recently completed an MA (with distinction) in Performance Practices and Research at the Central School of Speech and Drama. I developed an interactive multimedia installation with a strong web-based interactive component (see http://valueinbetween.wordpress.com). I trained on the NT Studio’s 2007 director’s course, recently directed a successful run of Salsa Saved the Girls at the Old Red Lion, received a bursary to present interactive theatre work at an international theatre conference, and won a travel grant from the AHRC to conduct performance research in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Recent training:
Anne Bogart and the SITI Company and Tina Landau on Viewpoints and Composition.
Summer Residency at LaMama ETC in Umbria, Italy working with Rina Yerushalmi, Arben
Kumbaro, John Jesurun, Ping Chong, and Jean-Guy Lecat.
Katie Mitchell on her Stanislavski based process.
Simon McBurney on Complicite’s approach to acting
Gardzienice theatre company on ensemble centered actor training.
Phelim McDermott on live animation and improvisation.
Matthew Dunster on devising, improvisation and development of the director’s craft.
Kate Maravan on the Meisner Technique.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Scenic art and design, Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Teaching Art, conversational french, research, marketing, computer/IT skills, touch- type 70+wpm
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/8/2010 - Rachel Grunwald
background: I recently directed 'Blood and Gifts' by JT Rogers and 'No Such Cold Thing' by Naomi Wallace as part of 'The Great Game: Afghanistan', a history cycle of new plays about Afghanistan at the Tricycle Theatre, London. I also assisted Nicolas Kent and Indhu Rubasingham on several other new plays in the cycle.Last logged in 16/8/2010
I'm interested in exploring ways to collapse the distance between the actor and the audience, working from the starting point that the one thing we all truly share is the space we're in.
I have loved playing with how dramas unfold around a (moving) audience in site-specific productions and non-theatrical spaces.
I'm also interested in developing music/musical theatre.
New writing over the past two years includes:
'Potency' by Michael J Flexer in a squash court at the Edinburgh Fringe 2008, 'The Garden' by Helena Thompson in Little Wormwood Scrubs Park 2008, 'The Accidental Proteus' by Michael J Flexer, for Company of Angels at Soho Theatre 2008, 'Superhuman' by Helena Thompson in Kensal House Council Estate 2008, and 'Weightless' by Sarah Cuddon for the HighTide Festival 2007.
I have also taught and directed at drama schools in London, and lectured international adult groups at The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
I have been an Assitant Director for the RSC (Nancy Meckler) and the Almeida (Michael Attenborough).
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Opera, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: teaching, dramaturgy
date of birth: 13/9/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 10/2/2010 - Rachel Bagshaw
background: Training:Last logged in 27/5/2010
Step Change Development programme, NT / Young Vic / ROH 2008-9
Postgraduate Directors Course, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts 2003-4
BA Theatre Studies and Music, Lancaster University 1999-2002
Current work:
Currently Training and Learning Projects Manager at Graeae, directing productions as well as numerous projects with young people / community groups. Project managing the company's extensive education programme, including delivering training for several drama schools and arts organisations. Currently investigating site specific work for people with mobility impairments.
Directing:
Just Me, Bell by Sophie Partridge (Graeae schools tour) Sept - Nov 2009
The Rhinestone Rollers (Graeae - numerous outdoor performances) - 2008-9
Not Not Not Not Not Enough Oxygen by Caryl Churchill (Cockpit Theatre) - April 2006
All Shook Up by Pete Lawson (Pyramid Theatre Company UK tour) Jan - April 2006
Splendour by Abi Morgan (Mountview Academy / Cockpit Theatre) - July 2004
bash: latterday plays by Neil LaBute (Mountview Academy) - April 2004
Readings / Development:
Service by Mike Bartlett (Wild Lunch: Graeae / Paines Plough, Young Vic) - Nov 2006
The Country by Martin Crimp (Young Vic process week) - March 2005
Assisting experience:
Small Craft Warnings by Tennessee Williams (RADA) - June 2009
Flower Girls by Richard Cameron (Graeae UK Tour) - Sept - Oct 2007
There Came a Gypsy Riding by Frank McGuiness (Almeida Theatre) - Dec 2006 - Feb 2007
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Comnmunity and young people's work; teaching and facilitating; singing; dance
other skills: Cello/Piano / singing grade VIII
date of birth: 1/7/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 28/7/2010 - Rachel Blackburn
background: My first professional theatre experiences began in 1996 with Tulsa Opera in the U.S. Shortly thereafter, I began working as Tulsa Opera's production assistant; this led to an internship in 2001 as the full-time assistant stage manager on their spring production of the 2000-01 season. Afterward, I began my degree (now completed) in Directing from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University in St. Louis, MO, U.S. While working towards my degree, I continued my professional experiences in both theatre and opera around the U.S., acting in positions of everything from stage manager and production administration to assistant director and director. Some St. Louis experiences include directing for the WiseWrite Festival at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and also writing and directing my own adaptation "Last Night on Bennett Street," after the Rod Serling script, "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street." I also wrote a modern translation of "Two Gentleman of Verona" while assistant directing a musical adaptation of the Shakespeare play. Regarding film, I've produced 6 student films, and directed four of them. Also while in school, I completed I.L.E.'s in both compositional history of opera, and set/costume design with Marie Anne Chiment. My most recent work has been with LiveArts in Charlottesville, VA, on a production of Dario Fo's "Accidental Death of an Anarchist." My most recent production work in Europe was assistant directing 'The Ark, The Bride, and The Coffin' with Fluff Productions at the Old Red Lion Theatre, and assisting on 'Faust' with Opera Ireland in Dublin. I have recently moved to Toronto, Canada and am currently producing "The Sisters Rosensweig" with the Burl-Oak Theatre Group.Last logged in 18/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: stage management, artistic administration, choreography, performance
other skills: computer literacy, gymnastics, guitar, violin, intermediate Italian and Hebrew
date of birth: 9/10/1982
country: Canada
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Last updated on 4/2/2010 - Rachel Briscoe
background: I am a theatre maker/ director/ writer. I am creative director of Fanshen, a company I run with Dan Barnard: www.fanshen.org.uk My interests lie mainly ( although not exclusively) in new work, written and devised, and stories which are told visually. RECENT DIRECTING: SHOOTING RATS - Fanshen Theatre Company: a new version of Peter Turrini's Austrian original, presented in a cavernous non-theatre space in Lambeth. MOSHING by Marcelo dos Santos - Arcola New Writing Festival INCHES APART - OVNV Theatre503 Award Winner AS VINGADORAS/ THE AVENGERS - a clown version of the 70s cult TV series, with Galician company Teatro Maquinaria Pesada, performed in Santiago de Compostella. ASSISTING: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - Globe (assistant to Giles Block) PURE GOLD - Talawa/ Soho Theatre THE ESTATE - Tiata Fahodzi/ Soho Theatre FOOD - The Imaginary Body THE BABA YAGA - Mervyn Millar TRAINING includes Laban (Rosemary Brandt), Mask and Clown (John Wright), Cheek by Jowl Director and Designer Summer School, Feldenkrais Method (Scott Clark and Thomas Kampe), contact improvisation (Irmela Wiemann), devising (Paul Hunter, Teatr Piesn Kozla, Frantic Assembly). I am a member of the Royal Court Invitation writers' group, Soho writers (where my work was performed in Jan 09), and OVNV (24hr Plays, 2008).Last logged in 6/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills: Producing, theatre administration, publicity design, basic stage management and technical experience, fluent Spanish
country: UK
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Last updated on 12/8/2010 - Rachel Heyburnbackground: Rachel graduated with BA (hons) in Film and Theatre (gaining a 1st Class Honours) and a MA (hons) degree in Theatre Studies by Research (both from the University of Reading).Last logged in 5/9/2010
Current projects as Director include: The Offer (Etc Theatre, 27th September).
Current projects as Assistant Director include: A Night in November (dir. Hamish Glenn, Coventry Belgrade Theatre).
Directing credits include: Face to the Wall (Bob Kayley Studio Theatre), Attempts on Her Life (Myra McCullough Theatre), Traces (The Museum of English Rural Life), Going Underground (Theatre 503) and Busted! (Arcola Theatre).
Assistant Directing credits include: The Ones That Flutter (dir. Abbey Wright, Theatre 503), Through The Door (dir. John Brant, Trafalgar Studio One), The Hostage (dir. Adam Penford, Southwark Playhouse), Dream of the Dog (dir. Katie McAleese, Finborough Theatre and Trafalgar Studio Two) and Miss Lilly Gets Boned and The Loss Of All Elephant Elders (dir. Lily Bevan, Finborough Theatre).
Rachel regularly attends theatre workshops and discussion groups.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art
other skills: Film editing (Final Cut), sound editing (Soundtrack Pro)
date of birth: 29/11/1985
country: UK
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Last updated on 2/9/2010 - Rachel Illingworth
background: In 2008, Rachel graduated with a BA in Drama and Theatre Arts from Goldsmiths College. Originally from York, Rachel was engaged as Trainee Assistant Director on 'Brassed Off' at York Theatre Royal, and was recently shortlisted for the TS Elliot UK/US Exchange in association with The Old Vic.Last logged in 6/9/2010
During the past four years, both at university and in professional theatre, her directing career has incorporated the works of established writers, such as Sam Shepard and David Mamet, along with various new writing pieces, including 'Sister Josephine Kicks the Habit' by Ian McMillan and 'Top Banana' by David Napthine.
Directing Credits include:
THE START, Lost Theatre, SOMETHING TO BE SCENE, Soho Theatre, MR HAPPINESS, New End Theatre Hampstead, TRUE WEST, Kings Head Theatre, Islington.
Assisting Credits:
SUBURBIA, Southwark Playhouse, MUDPLAY (rehearsed reading) RADA, VOICES, touring venues in North West England, SISTER JOSEPHINE KICKS THE HABIT, Helmsley Arts Centre, TOP BANANA, touring the North West.
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
date of birth: 23/4/1986
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/8/2010 - Rae Mckenbackground: Training: MA Text & Performance KCL & RADA; NT Studio Directors Course.Last logged in 3/9/2010
Bursarys: ACE Directing Bursary; Channel 4 Regional Directors Scheme
AD with RSC, Royal Court, Young Vic, West Yorkshire Playhouse
Resident Director: Theatre Royal Stratford East, Salisbury Playhouse
Director: Salisbury Playhouse, Finborough, Theatre Royal Stratford East
Next project: Birmingham Rep
experienced in: New writing, Classics
other skills: Sign Language Interpreter
date of birth: 25/3/1976
country: UK
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Last updated on 29/4/2010 - Ragga Dahl Johansen
background: I trained as a director at Rose Bruford College (2002-2005) I have also trained and worked as an actress in Norway and Canada prior to coming to the UK.Last logged in 18/5/2010
I have my own theatre company, Pin the Tale Theatre where I direct and produce plays. Our lates prodcuction, CATCH, played in Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009, and is currently being booked for a UK tour 2010.
As a drama workshop leader I have worked in Norway, Italy and England using theatre as a tool for empowerment among young people.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Film editing, translation (from Norwegian), Acting, sound design
other skills: Photography, youth theatre leader
date of birth: 13/1/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 14/12/2009 - Rania Jumaily
background: Upcoming work includes:Last logged in 28/6/2010
The Threepenny Opera at Lost Theatre
Over the Moon by Oliver Bevan at Wimbledon Theatre
Dirty Work by Julia Bell, adapted by Jessica Luxembourg
MFA THEATRE DIRECTING, BIRKBECK COLLEGE
ROYAL EXCHANGE, MANCHESTER (TRAINEE DIRECTOR)
BA HONS IN DRAMA, BRISOL UNIVERSITY
BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE SCHOOL
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement
experienced in: Physical work, Classics
other skills: INTEREST IN MUSICAL THEATRE
date of birth: 4/12/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 22/3/2010 - Rebecca Fifield
background: MA degree in Theatre Directing, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2004)Last logged in 31/8/2010
BA degree in English Literature and Drama, University of East Anglia (1997)
Current (through Artis Education): PG Diploma in Performance Arts Leadership (Northern College of Music)
Specialist for Artis Education (fifth year): devise and deliver weekly performing arts sessions in primary schools; mentor to other practitioners; on-going training inc. delivery of training workshops).
Director, Mulberry Girls School, Whitechapel, GCSE drama.
Practitioner for: Half Moon Young People's Theatre; Almeida Theatre Projects; Eastside Educational Trust.
Director: 1stFramework (over 60s actors)
Assistant Director on Living Pictures' production of 'Free From Sorrow', Tristan Bates Theatre, Oct. 04; Dir. Robbie Bowman
Director: 'One Flea Spare,' by Naomi Wallace at BAC (2004)
Further Training:
Directors Acting (Living Pictures) week workshops:
Sept. 04 with Mike Alfreds
Oct. 04 Shared Experience with Polly Teale and Nancy Meckler
Stage Manager (and participant) for the International Artistic Residency at Shakespeare's Globe 2004
Experience as Stage Manager:
Roundhouse with Dance Umbrella
Chichester Festival Theatre
Orange Tree Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe
Lyric Hammersmith and RSC
Complicite
Royal Court
Young Vic Studio (Orexis project)
Primitive Science (YV studio)
Louder than Words (YV studio)
Production Assistant at the Royal Court
Administrative and Education work for Half Moon, Young Vic and Complicite
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: movement work, choreography, writing
other skills: divising and delivering drama for children and young people
date of birth: 11/9/1974
country: UK
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Last updated on 9/8/2010 - Rebecca Atkinson-Lord
background: I trained at RADA after studying Ancient History and Classics at Bristol University.Last logged in 30/7/2010
I've been working as a freelance director for the past five years directing fringe and regional theatre and teaching/directing in Drama schools including RADA, Birmingham School of Acting, Oxford School of Drama and East 15 where I spent a year as an acting tutor specialising in Storytelling and Devising.
My most recent projects include working as Assistant Text Adviser on Matthew Dunster's "Troilus and Cressida" at Shakespeare's Globe, directing Mark Ravenhills "Mother Claps Molly House" at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, development work with Glyn Maxwell for the Poetry School at Soho Theatre and Julie Bowers' "Quitters" at the Theatre Museum. My work has also been staged at Theatre 503, the Pleasance Theatre and the Kings Head as well as at numerous fringe venues and on tour.
In 2008 I founded Arch 468, a theatre studio and development space in Brixton which exists to explore new ways to make and think about theatre. We help emerging artists of all ages to explore and refine their own best practice by giving them the resources and freedom to flop or fly. www.arch468.com
You can access my full CV and contact details online at www.rebeccaatkinsonlord.co.uk
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Verse speaking, Translation, Producing, Play writing/adaptation, Excellent Admin skills, Theatrical Photography (incl. headshots), ASM, DSM, Costume/Make-up/Set design.
other skills: Languages: Modern Greek, Ancient Greek, French. Experienced Publicist and Producer.
country: UK
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Last updated on 16/11/2009 - Rebecca Fidler
background: BA (HONS) Performing ArtsLast logged in 10/8/2010
MA Applied Drama: Theatre in Educational, Community and Social Contexts.
I work for the Brighton Dome and Festival as their Learning, Access and Participation Manager. I manage projects in the realms of education and community theatre and am still a practitioner in this field. I also commission and book children and Young People's Theatre for the Dome venues and the Festival.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Designing, implementing and facilitating drama and arts projects in an educational, community and social context including Project Management in this area.
other skills: Singer / songwriter
date of birth: 1/2/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 24/8/2010 - Rebecca Medwaybackground: Trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama.Last logged in 27/7/2010
Worked as assistant director and youth theatre teacher for the Haymarket Theatre, Leicester.
PGCE in Drama and became Head of Drama at a King Edward V1 School.
MA in Theatre Directing at St Mary's College, Twickenham.
Assistant Director at The Kings Head Theatre
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: teaching
other skills: writing
date of birth: 3/12/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 23/1/2008 - Rebecca Tortorabackground: I am a director/facilitator and community artist with a taste for strong visual imagery and ensemble work. I have worked with emerging writers on developing new plays in performance and have experience of devising and physical work.Last logged in 30/4/2010
My recent directing experience includes developing and staging pieces of new writing at the Blue Elephant Theatre.
I am passionate about inclusion and facilitating other people’s creativity whether it be actors, young people or community groups and work for a number of companies as a drama facilitator and workshop leader including The V&A, Discover and The Blue Elephant Theatre.
I have also worked on carnival and celebratory arts projects as a visual arts facilitator and artist for companies including Sunshine Arts International, Creative Partnerships, Kinetika and Beats Culture.
I have recently been developing my producing experience at Lift (London International Festival of Theatre) and previously worked as a producer at Camden People’s Theatre as part of TONIC (Training of new and innovative companies).
Training includes:
BA Honours Drama (1st Class) Hull University
Para Active Training Course: Rigorous physical performance training and theatre creation. Para Active draw on Central European and Asian performance traditions fusing drama dance and music in a visually stimulating and accessible style
Kinetika Making of MAS: An advanced carnival skills making and production course with Kinetika (Atlanta Olympics winners in 1996)
Improbable Theatre: Exploration of improvisation and storytelling techniques
Goat Island Summer School: Exploration and training in devising techniques and theatre as a creative response
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Facilitating education projects with young people
other skills: Writing, Producing, Production management
date of birth: 11/3/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 24/8/2010 - Rebecca Adamson
background: www.barebonesnights.com Co-produced and directed the Made in Hackney new writing festival at the Arcola this summer. Directed A Walk in the Sahara by Sarah Cuddon for the festival. Produces regular new writing night, Bare Bones Nights at Old Red Lion. Directed: Seeing Red by Charlie Hughes D'Aeth and ..Toy Soldiers by Karis Halsall. Also co-producing Saturday Matinee @ The Old Queens Head, N1 Directed:The Inside Man by Matthew Turner & Seeing Red as rehearsed readings. Took part on Springboard 2010 at Young Vic. Ran acting courses for adult beginners at the Harrow Arts Centre, North London. Trained as an actress, but more recently made the crossover into directing and producing. I abandoned theatre for 2 years to take up a role with Marshall Arts concert promoters, and worked on tour with Elton John, George Michael, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie learning invaluable skills on event management, sales, marketing and diplomacy! Education: Royal Welsh College Music and Drama (Acting) Ba Hons in Drama at Roehampton Inst. London Major Event Management Course, City University London Interests: Making engaging, creative, stimulating theatre and involving as much new talent as possible in the process. Strongly influenced by site specific, promenade, 'total' theatre, Artaud, Punchdrunk, Royal Court, Cardboard Citizens, Shunt, Frantic Assembly, DV8, live music and interactive media.Last logged in 26/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Movement, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Trained actor, Acting teacher, Voice Over Artist, Welsh speaker, Theatre Producer.
other skills: Skiing, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Driving, Typing, Secretarial Skills, IT Skills, Event Management
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/8/2010 - Rebecca Manson Jonesbackground: I am a freelance director working out of London and the South West. Previous experience includes Creative Director at the Exeter Northcott, directing, co-producing, programming visiting work and developing work with emerging artists in the South West region. Prior to this I spent 5 years at the Almeida Theatre as the founder-director of Almeida Projects from 2003 - 2008; 4 years as Associate Director at ATC and am currently a freelance member of the Literary Associates Panel at Soho Theatre.Last logged in 3/9/2010
I have directed and produced a range of work on small and medium scale both in the UK and abroad.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Translation from French and German
other skills: read music, fluent in French and German, read Danish
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/9/2010 - Rebekah Fortune
background: Training:Last logged in 24/6/2010
MA Classical Theatre Central School Of Speech and Drama
BA Acting Arden School Of Theatre
Workshops:
Max Stafford Clarke (Actioning Text),Katherine Hunter (Physical Theatre)Alan Lyddiard (Being on stage),Ken Campbell (stage craft),Paul Davies,Fern Smith (Physical), Jenny Sealy (Special Needs Theatre) Artizani (Commedia and mask)
Director
The Provoked Wife The Courtyard Theatre
An Ideal Husband The Cockpit Theatre
Find Me Total Arts Theatre
Floating Brothel Garrick Theatre
Trojan Women Total Arts Theatre
Big Boys Don’t Cry Pleasance and National Tour
Broken Blossoms National Tour
Buzz Stop Edinburgh Festival and National Tour
Taming Of The Shrew Total Arts Theatre
Wuthering Heights Brewhouse Theatre and Regional Tour
Sigurd The Dragon Slayer National Tour
Directing for educational and establishments
Twelfth Night Uxbridge College Graduation
Midsummer Nights Dream Uxbridge College Graduation
Midsummer Nights Dream RSC Shakespeare for schools
Youth and Community Projects:
Macbeth, Without Pity, The Ramayana, Theresa. TACT
The Butterflys Evil Spell, Find Me
Blitzkreig Madonna, Arabian Nights,
Oedipus IMP-ACT Youth Theatre
Created, and directed training video,” It’s up to you!” for service users with special needs, Birmingham NHS.
Play-in-a-day project with 120 school children aged 11-16
2 week residency at Willows School, culminating in a performance with 200 pupils
Bottersnikes and Gumbles Park Special School
War Stories (elderly people and school children to bring to life original stories from the second world war)
Tudor Chronicles (History through drama for 7-12 yr olds)
Teaching/ Lecturing:
Uxbridge College Performing Arts
University of Cambridge
Bridgwater College, Somerset
Wilnecote School, Tamworth
Burton Technical College
Tamworth College
Drama access course for people with learning difficulties at Tamworth College
Drama/Issue based project for Wilnecote youth club, Tamworth
Workshops at Oakengates Theatre, Telford
Communication W/shops for Tamworth mediation services
Project for unemployed people, raising self awareness through drama
Other Skills:
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary dance,
Physical Theatre, Commedia, mask, clowning, Fencing
Voice Training (Specialist training at Central). Administration, Fundraising, Marketing.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: PREVIOUSLY PROFESSIONAL ACTOR, COMMEDIA, DANCE, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH THEATRE, SPECIAL NEEDS DRAMA, DEVISING,
other skills: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING BACKGROUND
country: UK
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Last updated on 16/4/2008 - Reuben Grovebackground: While studying for degrees at Warwick and Oxford Universities, Reuben assisted with Leeds-based new writing company Silver Tongue Theatre and directed new work by former Globe writer-in-residence Peter Oswald for his Devonshire-based company Hearts Tongue. He has since directed at the Finborough (LUCIFER SAVED 2007) and The Gate (BED AND BREAKFAST Edinburgh Preview 2007). Reuben also works as a writer: his one-woman show HIDDEN LIGHT was staged at the Barons Court Theatre and the Oxford Playhouse in 2007. Short film VENUS AND THE SUN, starring Will Smith (THE THICK OF IT, IN THE LOOP) and Ukweli Roach (STREET-DANCE 3D), is in pre-production with world-renowned British film company Ruby (THE OTHER BOLYN GIRL, TAMARA DREWE), and is scheduled for delivery May 2010.Last logged in 11/2/2010
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Writing, Storytelling
date of birth: 10/9/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/2/2010 - Ria Parry
background: Ria studied at Royal Holloway University and the National Theatre Studio.Last logged in 31/7/2010
Ria directed CRUSH at the Edinburgh Festival 2009, which won a Fringe First Award, received two Stage Award nominations, and was shortlisted for the Carol Tambor Award. CRUSH will tour in 2010.
Recent work includes development on 'Deconstructing the Barack' by Gbolahan Obisesan, and a devised show with the Lyric Young Company.
Past work includes: Rewind / King Lear (Young Vic Clare Studio), Surfing Tommies (Cornwall tour); The Tempest / The Buzz (Box Clever National Tours); Night London (Fluxx guest director, Tristan Bates Theatre); Nine Days Crazy by Chris Goode (co-director, Drill Hall / New Greenham Arts); Open Mind / Battery Operated Birds (co-director, Camden People's Theatre / Pleasance).
Assisting work: Tobias and the Angel (Young Vic); The Master and Margarita (Lyric).
Ria is a member of Step Change, and was previously a creative producer at Watford Palace Theatre.
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Experienced facilitator / workshop leader working with young people and non-professionals. Strong singer.
other skills: Project management
date of birth: 4/2/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 16/7/2010 - Richard Twymanbackground: Director: Ditch by Beth Steel, Hightide/Old Vic 2010Last logged in 5/9/2010
Henry IV Part II, RSC/Roundhouse
Associate Director: RSC Histories (Richard II, Henry IV Pt I, Henry V, Henry VI, PT I, II, III & Richard III). Oliviers - Best Revival, Best Ensemble, Best Costume & Evening Standard Editor's Choice Award.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
date of birth: 28/7/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 31/3/2010 - Richard Lavery
background: BA Hons. in Drama from Queen's University, Belfast.Last logged in 6/9/2010
Currently studying an MFA in Theatre Directing at Birkbeck College in London.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
date of birth: 26/4/1982
country: UK
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Last updated on 26/8/2010 - Rikki Henry
background: Rikki Henry studied Film Production at the University for the Creative Arts. He began directing initally at the Warehouse Theatre Croydon as part of the Strawberry Picking Festival in association with The Brit School, which he attended. since Then he has worked on various shows and workshop performances at the Young Vic including directing Young adults in an excerpt of such a Beautiful Voice is Sayeda by Yussef El Guindi. His recent assistant director credits are Ghosts (Arcola) Annie Get Your Gun (Young Vic).Last logged in 31/7/2010
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Video Production
date of birth: 24/5/1988
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/1/2010 - Rob Curry
background: I love theatre. If I could I would direct theatre 24 hours a day and do nothing else. But I've got sucked into the film world, partly because it's easier to make a living, and partly because working in theatre sometimes feels like smashing your head against a brick wall. You can see what i've been up to in both disciplines at:Last logged in 18/8/2010
http://www.fifthcolumn.org.uk
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
date of birth: 1/6/1970
country: UK
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Last updated on 30/11/2009 - Rob Darcybackground: almost all my 'qualified' experience is in film making, however I find that they overlap so much that I try not to think of theatre and the moving image, particularly directing, as distinct. I really value the network that the genesis project has to offer, and love the interaction with the theatre world it offers me.Last logged in 25/3/2010
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Film Direction
date of birth: 12/3/1984
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/3/2010 - Rob Watt
background: I graduated from Leeds University in 2001 with a First Class Honours Degree in Dramaturgy. When I realised that no one knew what a dramaturg was I called myself a Director.Last logged in 6/9/2010
My credits include: 'Lone Star' by James McLure, Beyond by Shane Hough, Beat Them/Join Them? by Jamie Beddard, Safe Emergency by Hannah Rodger, Tom and Jerry by Nick Myles and Hoax by Louise Warren .
I am an engaging and passionate creative professional who has directed work in variety of settings including the Soho Theatre, Stratford Circus, the Royal Court, a ship in Canary Wharf, a community centre in the middle of Hackney, a garden in Wimbledon and in a tunnel in Clapham.
I also have extensive experience of directing theatre with people from a diverse range of backgrounds including professional actors, young offenders and actors with disabilities.
I have a breadth of experience of working through a devising process as well as working with new writers and designers to create inspiring, significant and provocative theatre.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Mime
other skills: Sound Design
date of birth: 1/11/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/8/2010 - Robert Wolstenholme
background: National Theatre Studio Directors' Programme: 2005Last logged in 3/9/2010
Post Graduate Directing Course; Drama Studio, London: 1995-96
BA (Hons), Theatre & Drama; University of Warwick: 1990-93
Co-director of shiningman, a company that produces plays that directly address contemporary events, trends and ideologies. See www.shiningman.co.uk for full details.
Main experience and interests are directing new & contemporary writing & developing new plays from page to stage. Worked extensively on productions & readings across fringe & off West End, often alongside writers.
Experienced director of youth theatres & young adults.
Also worked as an assistant director for The Almeida at home, in the West End & on tour, the Donmar & others.
Member of the original Young Vic Young Directors Forum.
Largely self taught lighting designer & technician; some crew work on TV/low budget film.
Reputation for: getting the job done; being good with actors; no nonsense, script orientated pragmatic approach; sarcastic Northern sense of humour.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: Lighting design
date of birth: 4/2/1972
country: UK
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Last updated on 13/11/2009 - Robert Marsden
background: Robert is a freelance director who has worked extensively in both commercial and subsidised theatre in the UK and Europe.Last logged in 4/7/2010
2008 sees Robert directing The Savonarola Debate in Florence, Italy, a National Tour of a new anti-slavery documentary play Am I Not a Man and a Brother, Jack and the Beanstalk at Crewe Lyceum and producing King Macbeth for National Tour.
As a freelance director, Robert has directed at the Yvonne Arnaud Guildford, Stephen Joseph Scarborough, Bolton Octagon, Southwark Playhouse, Oxford Playhouse, Aberystwyth Arts Centre and 5 years at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle under Lyme where he was Associate Director on productions. Productions as diverse as working with Alan Ayckbourn on his play Sugar Daddies (National No 1 Tour), Harvest, Some Enchanted Evening, Carmen and Romeo and Juliet. He has enjoyed directing the musicals Merrily We Roll Along and Singin’ in the Rain and was recently Associate Director on the National Tour of The Naked Truth starring Lisa Riley and Julie Buckfield
Robert has also directed the plays Sticks and Stones, Hitting Town, Trench Kiss, Two, the documentary play On The Home Front, Charley’s Aunt and Teechers for tours and residencies across the UK.
Since 1999 Robert has written and directed numerous pantomimes across Britain and Northern Ireland including Stoke, Belfast and Crewe Lyceum. He has also worked for BBC Radio 4 Drama.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Work with Young Offenders, Young People at Risk, Devising, Theatre in the Round, Writing and Adaptations, Documentary Theatre, Pantomime.
date of birth: 17/7/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 11/5/2008 - Robert Cameron
background: Robert is currently the 'Resident Assistant Artistic Director' at Birmingham Rep. He works alongside Artistic Director Rachel Kavanaugh and will be directing a show in Autumn 2010.Last logged in 3/9/2010
Future projects also include 'Arthur & George' David Edgar's adaptation of Julian Barnes best selling novel and 'Respect' by Lutz Huebner, the engaging and previously banned play by the leading German Playwright. Both at Birmingham Rep in 2010
Robert has directed internationally at The National Theatre of Sweden and in Italy, directed new work at Soho Theatre and assisted at Regents Park Open Air Thetare.
His own company Bfifteen Arts & Media is a networking forum for artist to appraise work as well as producing new work across media.
Robert also hosts EAT Theatre, a new monthly discussion forum for all things theatre. Think Start The Week meets Question Time. Visit www.bfifteen.com for more details.
The Bfifteen Play Club also runs monthly, it's like a Book Club but with plays. More details are also available at www.bfifteen.com
Trained - The University of Birmingham and Webber Douglas Academy of Dramactic Art. Worked as a professioanl actor and director since gracuation in 2001.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Acting
date of birth: 26/6/1976
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/11/2009 - Robin Norton-Hale
background: - Working as professional freelance theatre director since January 2007Last logged in 3/9/2010
- King's Head Theatre Trainee Assistant Director (2006)
- Marketing and Press Officer for ETO (2003-2006)
- Opera surtitling for operas in Italian and French
- Theatre Captioning for hard of hearing audiences (trained by Stagetext, 2004, subsequent experience captioning theatre and opera)
- BA English Language and Literature (Oxford University, 2002)
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Writing, translation (for theatre and opera)
other skills: Arts marketing and press work, theatre captioning for hard of hearing, trained journalist
date of birth: 28/3/1980
country: UK
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Last updated on 3/1/2009 - Roisin Rae
background: I trained at the Drama Centre London graduating with a 1st class degree in acting.Last logged in 5/9/2010
I began writing plays after taking part in a new writing festival at the Royal Court and directed my second and most of my subsequent plays myself.
I often work collaboratively with actors to devise shows which I script and direct, my work includes: Happy Campers, Barons Court - The Beheading, Etcetera Theatre and I am currently developing Games Night for 2010.
I trained in Movement and have worked as a performer/collaborator with physical theatre companies such as The Kosh, Trestle and Border Crossings.
I am the Movement tutor at the London School of Dramatic Art in Kensington.
I also run a youth drama group in Chalk Farm working with children aged 5-16 and directing them in many productions from Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland to devised productions and Christmas shows.
I am currently writing /performing with Rule of Three appearing monthly at the Leicester Square Theatre, and headed to Edinburgh 2010.
In 2006 I founded the Crescent Theatre Workshop, a theatre collective for directors ,writers and performers in Chalk Farm with whom I continue to workshop new plays, experiment with techniques and devise and develop productions.
additional skills related to directing: Movement
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Playwright. Actor. Comedy.
date of birth: 12/5/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/10/2009 - Roland Smith
background: Roland Artistic Director of theatredelicatessen for whom he has directed Fanshen and wrote and directed Elle and the Cabaret of the Cavendish Club, and the Time Out Critics' Choice Pedal Pusher.Last logged in 6/9/2010
In 1999 Roland was awarded the RSC Buzz Goodbody Award for his production of The Absence of War by David Hare.
Since then he has directed A Midsummer Nights Dream and Peer Gynt at Gladstone Park for Brent Arts, Tough Luck for First Draft Misanthrope (The Cornerhouse) and Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Kingston Arts Theatre), both for TACIT Theatre. As a writer and devisor, Roland created and directed between two points (Lion and Unicorn), Desert/Island/Man (ROAR in conjunction with CoTA) and To Close and Kill (Latchmere - What's On Pick Of The Week). He also directed a devised promenade production in Herne Hill, entitled Right Up my Street for the Young Vic.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Performance Art
other skills related to directing: Community Theatre Work
other skills: Playwright, Production Management, Stage Management
date of birth: 24/11/1977
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/12/2009 - Romilly Walton Masters
background: My training includes the 2002 Directors Programme at The Royal National Theatre Studio. Workshops attended include: Frantic Assembly, Peter Schumann - Bread & Puppet Theatre, Mladen Materic - Means of The Actor, Devising Dance Theatre, Shakespeare Workshops. Numerous workshops at The Young Vic including The Doorway Project, Jenny Sealey, Rufus Norris, Dramaturgy and many othersLast logged in 3/9/2010
As assistant director for theatre-rites I learnt puppetry skills and about childrens theatre.
I run The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust which administers the largest theatre award on offer to emerging practioners in experimental theatre.
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry
other skills related to directing: Worked extensively with choreographers
other skills: French language
date of birth: 22/11/1970
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/4/2009 - Rosa Wyatt
background: Rosa is Artistic Director and Producer of Engage Theatre Company (www.engagetheatre.com) which is a community and studio company based in Suffolk specialising in devised story telling theatre and in running workshops and community projects. Engage's last major UK project was a tour of Lost Children a devised work on the theme of identity. Rosa produced the UK tour of Lost Children double billing with Kenya Performing Arts Group piece Asante ( a piece of dance theatre also on the theme of identity). This tour as with all Engage tours involved community projects and workshop projects which ran alongside the performance tour. Rosa has recently been working in Canada researching into Native Indian art and spirituality and has been running workshop projects back in the UK developing this new strand of work. At present Rosa is continuing her work in the UK and in Canada. She has co written a book and is setting up a workshop company in Canada specialising in creativity and spirituality workshops which will be linked to the work of Engage. Rosa is also Associate Artistic Director of London based Icarus Theatre Collective.Last logged in 19/7/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Fundraising, Producing, Performing, Dance
other skills: Educational and community theatre work. Creative Expression workshops
date of birth: 1/1/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/8/2010 - Rose Tomaszewska
background: I have recently graduated with a First in Drama and English from the University of East Anglia. The course had a strong focus on practical learning and I have a broad spectrum of theatre skills. I've worked in different roles on curricular and student company shows, from design to stage managing to directing. I directed The Vagina Monologues as part of a V-Day Campaign raising money or charity, in which I organised various events, fund-raisers and awareness workshops in addition to directing the play and being in charge of design, production and finance. I also directed a piece of new writing and successfully took it to the Edinburgh Fringe. The Spinks Award for exceptional contribution to drama was awarded to me for my academic and directing work in the first year. I've been involved in greek tragedy, shakespeare, modern classics, new writing, youth projects, musicals, charity work and campaigning. I'm just starting out in London, assisting directing the professional debut of a new play, and hope to join the Genesis Project to learn more about how to begin my career.Last logged in 4/7/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Chorus work, script editing, analysis and research, set and lighting design, campaigning
other skills: Producing, FOH, stage management, set building, lighting and sound operating, event planning, fund raising
date of birth: 12/8/1988
country: UK
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Last updated on 27/5/2010 - Rosie Kellagher
background: Currently working as Literary Officer with Live Theatre in Newcastle, acting as dramaturg on several forthcoming plays and directing new work in the studio. I am also working as Assistant Director to Matthew Lenton at Vanishing Point theatre company on their award winning production, Interiors. Previously I was Staff Director at A Play A Pie And A Pint at Oran Mor in Glasgow. I won the Arches Award for Stage Directors in 2007 with my production Mother Father Son. My production of Tir Nan Og at the Assembly Rooms during the 2007 Edinburgh festival won Best New Musical at the Fringe.Last logged in 5/9/2010
I also have experience in radio drama, having directed several productions for the BBC.
I have worked extensively with children and young people, directing large scale youth theatre productions and running drama workshops for theatre companies around Scotland.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Devising and leading drama and theatre workshops for children and young people.
other skills: Extensive experience in theatre administration and production.
date of birth: 29/6/1978
country: UK
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Last updated on 12/8/2010 - Ross Drury
background: I studied and trained at the University of Kent on the four year Drama and Theatre Studies course, receiving my Masters degree in Theatre Directing. The course gives equal weighting to both practical and theoretical studies and in the first three years gives students grounding in all genres and styles of theatre and performance, whilst the final year is a dedicated pre-professional training year in a specific field. During my time at Kent I was also lucky enough to travel to the Moscow Arts Theatre School where I studied on an intensive actor training programme. Since graduating in 2008, I have directed for West Sussex County Youth Theatre, and have also been appointed an associate director/actor to the Shakespearean clowning troupe The Pantaloons. Recently, I have co-founded the contemporary theatre company Brendans Boat, working on a production of Adam Rapps Nocturne in Brighton and re-staging my award winning production of 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane at the Hull Truck Theatre this coming March.Last logged in 4/9/2010
I am a hard-working, inventive and enthusiastic person with a passion for creating and developing theatre and I am fascinated equally, by new writing and classical texts. As a director, I try to study a diverse range of directorial approaches and performance techniques, first and foremost to serve the work but also to develop my understanding of theatre making as a whole.
Other Directing credits include
Welcome to Andromeda by Ron Whyte
ROAD by Jim Cartwright
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Bent by Martin Sherman
Macbeth By William Shakespeare; Assistant Director to Steve Purcell.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Design, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work
date of birth: 31/12/1985
country: UK
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Last updated on 25/8/2010 - Roy Khalil
background: Roy trained at Drama Centre London, completing the BA in Acting Methodology (acting). Roy also trained on the Young Writers programme at the Royal Court Theatre and the NYT.Last logged in 20/8/2010
Roy directed for the second year running the graduate Simon Stephens New Writing Project for Drama Centre London at Hampstead Theatre, Michael Frayn space.
Roy's directing credits include: THE LOCAL STIGMATIC Edinburgh Festival C3, FUTUTRE GRACE, Drama Centre London, SEVEN, Hampstead Theatre, Michael Frayn space.
Roy was awarded a ComedyLab Commission from Channel 4 for New writing and his latest play is in development at the NT Studio.
additional skills related to directing: Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising
other skills related to directing: Yat Malmgren Technique
other skills: Workshop leader, Film Director (trained under Zoran Velkovic at Raindance Institute)
date of birth: 28/3/1979
country: UK
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Last updated on 20/5/2010 - Russ Hope
background: Russ has just directed the world premiere of Rose Martulas BROOKLYN at the Cock Tavern Theatre (Sep 2009). Other credits include the West End premiere of THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Apollo Theatre), WIRED (King's Head) and numerous workshops and new playwriting festivals. He is currently compiling a book on rehearsal processes, provisionally titled SKINNING THE CAT. In this capacity, he has just finished observing the entire rehearsal process for TROILUS AND CRESSIDA (Shakespeare's Globe), directed by Matthew Dunster. Russ trained at the University of Warwick and has taken part in workshops and development processes with the BBC, Old Vic New Voices and Improbable and taught acting for a handful of drama schools . -- www.russhope.co.ukLast logged in 3/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Opera, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Stand-up comedy
date of birth: 3/10/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 1/11/2009 - Russell Bolam
background: Trained at Middlesex University & GITIS Academy of Theatre Arts, Moscow.Last logged in 1/9/2010
Theatre as Director includes -
The Road to Mecca (Arcola Theatre)
The Roman Bath (Arcola Theatre)
Lark Ascending (Theatre 503)
Tiny Bones (Devised upon the work of Philip Ridley, Theatre 503)
Captain Oates' Left Sock by John Antrobus (Time Out Critics Choice, Finborough)
Three More Sleepless Nights by Caryl Churchill (Tristan Bates Theatre)
Fourplay by Sergi Belbel (Tristan Bates Theatre)
Zygosity by Debbie Kent (Kings Head)
Fairytaleheart by Philip Ridley (Old Red Lion)
The Physicists by Friedrich Durrenmatt (Aphra Studio)
As Assistant Director, The Winter's Tale, Pericles, Days of Significance (To Dominic Cooke & Maria Aberg, RSC Complete Works Season/US Tour), An Inexplicable Act of Violence (To Robert Delamere, Old Vic 24 Hour Plays), The Taming of the Shrew (To Anne Tipton, Bristol Old Vic), Around the World in 80 Days (To Toby Hulse, Bristol Old Vic), The Barber of Seville (To Julian Webber, Bristol Old Vic), The Seagull (To Robert Bowman, Bristol Old Vic), A Background Noise (To Giles Croft, Nottingham Playhouse).
Teacher of improvisation at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Visiting director of Shakespeare at RWCMD
Visiting practitioner at Kent University
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: Improvisation, Theatre Clowning, International Writing, Adaptation
other skills: Shakespeare, Stanislavski, Meyerhold, M. Chekhov
date of birth: 3/6/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 12/8/2010 - Russell Lucas
background: Training:Last logged in 26/8/2010
Russian School of Acting 1995 + 1997
Wolverhampton University 1997 - 1999
Sandwell College of performing arts 1993 - 1997
Colchester Youth Theatre 1982 - 1984
Clacton Ballet School 1978 - 1979
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work
other skills related to directing: Musical Theatre
other skills: Choreography, Movement, Physical comedy
date of birth: 27/12/1971
country: UK
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Last updated on 21/7/2010 - Russell Bender
background: Studied at Cambridge and Ecole Jacques Lecoq. Runner up of the 2009 JMK Young Directors Award. Work as director includes Hand me down (as co-director, Almeida Projects) 5pm, no particular afternoon (The Space), The Birch Grove (The Rag Factory/Clerkenwell Studios - work in progress) as well as short films. Work as assistant director includes The Beethoven Project, directed by Tom Morris (Schtanhaus/Aldeburgh Music), Tombstone Tales and Boothill Ballads directed by Carl Heap (Beggarsbelief/Arcola), The Faerie Queen (Lilian Baylis Theatre), The Desire Tree (Oxford Playhouse/Tumanishvilli Theatre, Tblisi/Guildford Yvonne Arnaud).Last logged in 3/9/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Mask work
date of birth: 22/5/1983
country: UK
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Last updated on 12/8/2010 - Ruth Lux
background: Trained at LABAN in dance theatre - specialised in choreography. Trained in ballet, Graham, Cunningham, Limon, Release techniques. Also competent with design elements. Trained as lighting designer and technician. Sostume design. Considerable experience in film/camera work.Last logged in 22/8/2010
additional skills related to directing: Read Music, Play an instrument, Movement, Dramaturgy, Design
experienced in: New writing, Devising, Performance Art, Physical work, Mask work
other skills related to directing: contemporary dance training (Graham, Cunningham, Limon, Matt Mattox, Release, Ballet), Lighting design, Costume design
date of birth: 24/4/1981
country: UK
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Last updated on 24/8/2010 - Ryan McBryde
background: Ryan McBryde has just returned from directing the German premiere of The Full Monty. Earlier this year he directed Terry Johnsons Hysteria. In 2008, Ryan directed Hair The Musical and Ira Levins Deathtrap for the English Theatre of Frankfurt, Hamlet! The Musical, a concert presentation at the Apollo Theatre, London and before that Terje Vigen at the Arts Theatre, West End. Ryan was the associate director on The Common Pursuit at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London, starring Reece Shearsmith and James Dreyfus and directed by Fiona Laird.Last logged in 24/2/2010
From 2005 to 2007 Ryan was Resident Director on Billy Elliot The Musical at the Victoria Palace, London, working alongside Stephen Daldry. Before that he was Resident Director for Mark Wing-Davey on Bat Boy The Musical at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, and later, the Shaftsbury Theatre, London. He was assistant director to Jon Harris on the national tour of Driving Miss Daisy. For Christmas 2007, Ryan assisted Fiona Laird on the Old Vics annual pantomime Cinderella.
Ryan co-founded Rogue State Theatre Company in 2002 and has produced and directed four of their productions. Heart of a Dog at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh; The Adding Machine at the Courtyard, London; Gogols Underdogs at the Smirnoff Underbelly, Edinburgh and The Jabberwocky at the Arcola Theatre, London. Other work includes Maria Stuart at the Union Theatre, Tonight The Musical at the Royal Concert Hall, Oslo and Marry Me A Little at the Kings Head.
additional skills related to directing: Movement, Dramaturgy, Dialect/Voice
experienced in: New writing, Classics, Devising, Physical work, Puppetry, Mask work
country: UK
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