DIRECTING
Please follow the web-links within each production title below for process insights, production photographs and press reviews.
2023
The 3D Memory Jukebox New College Durham and University of Third Age, Durham
2020
The Boy Universe East 15 Acting School
2018
Around the World In 80 Days East 15 Acting School
Woman In Mind East 15 Acting School
2017
Great Expectations East 15 Acting School
Andorra East 15 Acting School
2016
Fairytales of New York East 15 Acting School
Everyman East 15 Acting School
2015
Candide East 15 Acting School
2014
The Tellers' Tales East 15 Acting School
2013
Northern Stage, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Royal Exchange Studio Theatre, Manchester; Sheffield Crucible Studio; Unity Theatre, Liverpool
Funded by Arts Council England
Nominated for Best Studio Production, Manchester Theatre Awards 2014
Arts Council England saw it as ‘an excellent example of collaborative working at a new and challenging level for the north area.’
Middletown UK premiere. East 15 Acting School
2012
Artist in Residence Action Transport Young People’s Theatre Company
Funded by Arts Council England
2011
Orlando UK premiere. Battersea Arts Centre; East 15 Acting School
A Midsummer Night's Dream East 15 Acting School
Good Cockpit Theatre; East 15 Acting School
A Dream Play Soho Theatre; East 15 Acting School
2010
Northern Spirit Northern Stage, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Northern Stage’s Artistic Director Erica Whyman (now the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Deputy Director) invited me to curate and direct an anthology of North of England writing, performed by young professional actors from across the North, for Northern Stage’s 40th birthday evening celebrations. Northern Spirit played within Northern Stage’s main stage.
Tis Pity She’s A Whore Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Artistic Associate Everyman Unbound Season, Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Everyman Unbound was an ambitious and innovative rep season that aimed to celebrate the renegade spirit of the Everyman Theatre, prior to its closure for re-development. ‘It is different and fun but the real joy is to see a regional theatre collaborating with courage and imagination to deliver new writing in a uniquely novel way.’ The Guardian’s Lynn Gardner in her 2011 theatre picks of the year.
Wish You Were Here Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
2009
Days of Significance East 15 Acting School
A Free House Royal Exchange Studio Theatre, Manchester
2008
After the End Folkteatern, Gothenburg, Sweden
The Cracks In My Skin UK premiere. Royal Exchange Studio Theatre, Manchester. Nominated for Best Studio Production and Best Actress, MEN Awards 2009
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2009 - 2010
Artistic Leadership Professional Development Programme
Mentored by the Artistic Directors and Chief Executives of the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester and Everyman and Playhouse Theatres, Liverpool. Funded by the Arts Council of England.
The programme, which I designed, enabled me to be jointly mentored by the Artistic Directors and Chief Executives of the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, and the Everyman and Playhouse Theatres, Liverpool for an 18-month period, as well as spending time, and learning from, the Artistic Directors of many of the major producing theatres within the UK, including Theresa Heskins (New Vic Theatre), Simon Stokes (Drum Theatre, Plymouth), Mark Babych (Bolton Octagon/Hull Truck Theatre) and Hamish Glen (Belgrade Theatre, Coventry).
2006 - 2008
Regional Theatre Young Directors’ Award Bursary Resident Director at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Mentored by Sarah Frankcom.
2006
The National Theatre Studio Directors’ Programme Tutors included Nicholas Hytner, Matthew Dunster, Katie Mitchell, Howard Davies, Greg Doran, Dominic Cooke, Indhu Rubasingham, Simon McBurney, Deborah Warner, Mike Leigh.
2000
Royal Shakespeare Company Directing Bursary Mentored by Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director.
ASSISTANT DIRECTING
The Tempest; Cyrano De Bergerac: Greg Herzov, Royal Exchange Theatre
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; Mary Barton: Sarah Frankcom, Royal Exchange Theatre
The Pianist: Neil Bartlet, Royal Exchange Theatre
Love and Money: Matthew Dunster, Royal Exchange Theatre/ Young Vic
Henry V: Jonathan Munby, Royal Exchange Theatre
When We Dead Awaken: Josette Bushell-Mingo, Unity Theatre, Liverpool; Skelleftea Theatre, Sweden
Rita, Sue and Bob Too/ A State Affair: Max Stafford-Clark, Out of Joint Theatre Company
The Mother Workshops: Ian Rickson, Royal Court Theatre, London
ACTOR COACHING
2020 - PRESENT
I’ve designed and delivered accesible and transformative learning experiences for FE and HE level learners throughout the North East, most extensively for learners training within New College Durham’s and Newcastle College’s Performing Arts programmes. I’ve also led remote actor/theatre-maker training courses for East 15 Acting School and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
2015 - 2019
Acting Lecturer for MA Acting, MA Acting (International) and MFA Acting (International) Acting Courses, East 15 Acting School.
In addition to the productions listed within the 'Directing' section of this page, directing for East 15 Acting School includes: Her Naked Skin – Rebecca Lenkiewicz; Parliament Square - James Fitz; Love and Information - Caryl Churchill; Earthquakes in London - Mike Bartlett; Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard - Anton Chekhov; Hedda Gabler - Henrik Ibsen; Under Milk Wood - Dylan Thomas.
I also introduced a range of technology-enhanced blended learning models. For an audio/visual tour of this teaching practice, please visit HERE.
2005 - 2015
Visiting Acting Tutor for BA Acting; BA Contemporary Theatre; MA Acting; MA Acting (International); MFA Acting (International) Courses, East 15 Acting School
Visiting Actor Tutor for BA Acting, Guildford School of Acting
Skilled in using a wide range of web and e-learning technologies, including Zoom, Moodle, Teams, Padlet, Google Collaborate Software, iMovie, Camtasia, QLab sound and video programming software and Logic Pro X music recording software.
First Class BA (Hons) in English and Drama.
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education.
