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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’… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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Hordern Ciani Ltd 2018- Swanage/Leatherhead Read more

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/ Read more

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

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

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… Read more