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I’ve popped details of my panto season 2019/20, directing Sleeping Beauty in Rotherham and Beauty and the Beast in Halifax for Imagine Theatre. Production shots in ‘Pictures’ section. Cast and Creative Team in ‘Directing’ section.

I had a pleasurable time recently interviewing Jenny Sealey of Graeae Theatre for Drama and Theatre magazine.   In the Article I discuss the company’s history as well as their current philosophies and rehearsal methodologies.

I am currently in the middle of adapting Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale The Snow Queen. Commissioned by Anton Benson Productions for National Tour 2019-20. Directed by Kirstie Davies Designed by Lara Booth Music by Rebecca Applin  

Hordern Ciani Ltd 2018- Swanage/Leatherhead

Occasionally I get to contribute to newspaper articles. This month, I was asked my opinion on what makes a ‘great script’: https://www.thestage.co.uk/advice/2018/can-actor-tell-script-good/

Some production shots: Am currently in rehearsal for  The Hound of the Baskervilles. A new adaptation by Tim Churchill and Catherine O’Reilly          

Designed by Sue Condie Lighting by Jo Dawson Sound and Music by Dan Jarvis

It’s been a busy Christmas season (my favourite time of year). My adaptation of Peter Pan was presented by Selladoor Worldwide at the Blackpool Opera House, directed by Kirstie Davis and designed by Jess Curtis – a fabulous creative team! I’ve been working on adapting it since being commissioned in the late Spring by the…