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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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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.… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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 Read more