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It’s been another wonderful panto year for Imagine Theatre. I had the privilege to direct Robin Hood- Imagine’s new title written by Eric Potts for Rotherham, before returning to Halifax to direct Peter Pan (my 14th year at the venue). Also written by Eric Potts, here’s a link to the cast and creative team: https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/blog/introducing-your-cast-and-company-peter-pan…

Delighted to be back directing for JB Shorts- a major new writing initiative in Manchester- after 14 years. I last directed Cock Tales for the event in 2010. This time I am directing Life Is No Joke by Dave Simpson, about Mike – a 40 year old accountant- who has a midlife crisis, quits his…

Thrilled to be directing and supporting development of a new piece of work this summer. ‘The Trial’ is penned by dynamic writing duo Tim Churchill and Catherine O’Reilly (the team that bought you Closure– Bill Kenwright/ Nessie – Palm Tree + Uncommon Dialogue Films / Seven – Citoc Motion Pictures)

Written by Eric Potts (also Associate Producer) Choreography by Laura-Ann Grecian Musical Arrangements by Daniel Jarvis Musical Direction by David Haller Lighting by Will Evans Sound Design by Stephen Rickard Audio Services Photography by Andrew Billington Photography Direction by me! Design by Mark Walters Produced by Imagine Theatre for Victoria Theatre Halifax

Was delighted to be invited to discuss ‘Dick Whittington’ as a panto title. Having directed this only three times, and written this once, it remains a favourite title of mine. Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-60-a-focus-on-dick-whittington/id1558839106?i=1000626471094 Posters below of two of my previous productions for Imagine Theatre:

Had the great privilege to attend Cinder’aliyah, the Muslim Panto, in Bradford in January and then discuss this in context with the world of panto. Wonderful to re-connect with Cinderella stories from around the world in preparation for this.

It’s been a pleasure to direct my 28th pro pantomime once again for the amazing team at Imagine Theatre- and my 12th at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. The creative team includes Eric Potts (writer), Laura-Ann Grecian (choreographer), David Haller (Musical Director); Daniel Jarvis (Musical Arranger), Will Evans (Lighting designer) and Stephen Rickard (Sound Design).

I’ve been proudly part of the 40th ‘Just Imagine’ compilation podcast for Imagine Theatre and wrote on MoCap/Virtual Production for Drama and Theatre Magazine https://www.dramaandtheatre.co.uk/features/article/ict-theatre-virtual-production-and-motion-capture https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-40-panto-highlights/id1558839106?i=1000584260157