Theatre Director | Working Class | Queer | Now: Head of Creative Engagement SJT | Prev: Associate Director New Wolsey Theatre & Director Pulse Festival (08-20)
Scarborough
Joined May 2011
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I join the team at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, as their new Head of Creative Engagement today. It’s great to be back in Yorkshire, and having started my career at the New Vic Theatre that shares so much history with the SJT, it already feels like home. Wish me luck!
This is ‘Battleground’. A short play made for young people in Eastfield in response to an article in the Daily Express in 2023 that described the streets of that community as ‘…a battleground between feral youths and besieged residents…’ Give it a look! youtu.be/3eWiIRdqQh0
‘Feral’ an original short play written by young theatre maker Keane Liley, with dramaturgy & direction from me, has won both the Best Theatre Award at Scarborough Fringe, and the inaugural Chris Mellor Award for new writing. Nice way to spend a Thursday evening!
My 5th Rock & Roll Panto at the City Varieties Music Hall, and (somehow) my 20th professional Pantomime will be JACK & THE BEANSTALK. Book now to see how we squeeze a Giant, a Cow, and a Beanstalk on to that small, but perfectly formed, stage with 10 amazing actor musicians!
I'll be heading back to Scarborough's South Bay this Christmas with another new play from me for under sixes called 'Captain Cliff & the Seagull Squad'
Next up for me a new short play being developed with a brilliant local young theatre maker, Keane Liley. It will have a short run of free performances this July across Eastfield and Scarborough.
We did a thing, it went well, and a new generation of fantastic Young Theatre Makers got to show their worth to the world. Now for some well earned rest!
Soap Operas are so exposing. They pit one level of acting ability against the other, which often makes the work feel rushed or reductive, but when you put someone the quality of Elizabeth Counsell in the mix everything changes. A masterclass in variance, poise & professionalism
Quoted in the Guardian for a second time. The first was an article I wrote about work with Young Theatre Makers in 2015, this is an interview about Dementia Friendly Theatre. On that trajectory you can look forward to my next appearance in 2033… I’m betting on an obit!
‘The story of being a burden has been told too many times’: how dementia-friendly theatre is changing the narrative theguardian.com/stage/2024/m…
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Everyone at the Belgrade is absolutely heartbroken to hear about the sad passing of our former colleague and beloved member of the Belgrade family, Hannah Barker, who sadly passed away on Sunday 18 February.
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There was a hand in glove relationship between SCC and its arts organisations for decades led by shared values and trust. It feels like a brutal shift to drop so many companies at a point where they need that support more than ever and their continued contribution to the… 1/3
…health and well-being of the county could not be more important. The direct and indirect financial benefit of their activity massively out-ways the value of the county’s grant aid, but it’s equally unachievable without it. It’s an indefensible argument to suggest that all… 2/3
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Suffolk county council announces 100% cut to arts funding theguardian.com/stage/2024/j…
#MrBatesVsThePostOffice is so exquisitely painful, not least because of the expertly judged performances, and the awful tragic events contained therein, but the boding weight of truth that hangs around every moment of it all. It’s all so fucking indecent you can barely breathe.
Robin Hood continues to delight the loyal Leeds audience at the wonderful City Varieties Music Hall, it's been a really special year. Although, a quick scan through previous posts has reminded me just how successful this show has been year on year!
ALT BLONDEL the Troubadour is surrounded by a number of 5 star reviews
ALT FAIRY BOWBELLS is surrounded by a number of 5 star reviews
ALT BILLY BUNGALOW is surrounded by a number of 4 and 5 star reviews
ALT DAME MILLICENT MERRY is surrounded by a number of 5 star reviews
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"An uplifting gentle giant...accessible, funny, and fish-shaped bean bags full of fun" - @SueWilkinsonSN @TheScarboroNews ❤️🦭❤️
Read more 👉 bit.ly/ThorScarboroughNews
Just a little round up of some of the rave reviews for Robin Hood - the Rock & Roll Pantomime, currently smashing it at the wonderful @CityVarieties
ALT A musician stands holding a guitar in front of Nottingham Castle. He is surrounded by quotes from press reviews and a host of 5 star ratings.
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A festive show for under-sixes inspired by the visit of Thor the Walrus to Scarborough Harbour last Christmas opens at the town’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this week @theSJT bit.ly/3Rkejz2
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#Review 5* for Robin Hood @CityVarieties
"There was everything everyone of any age wants: big belly laughs, songs we all know and can sing-along-to and even a water fight! A guaranteed great night out!"
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