William Spencer
Choregrapher
Director
Movement Director
If I had to describe myself in three words, they would be Narrative, Theatrical and Authentic. These are integral to everything I do as a person and creative. Having worked in a variety of theatrical contexts such as Musical Theatre, Theatre Dance/Ballet and Plays, I work closely with my performers and focus heavily on telling a story and a true collaboration where every voice is valid. I have worked extensively in LGBTQIA+ theatre and champion inclusivity and accessibility in every aspect of my work. My desire is to increase visibility of neurodiverse and autistic artists such as myself. I wish to unite audiences through relatable content and realise the theatre as a universally moving and enjoyable experience for everyone. I aim to use non-verbal communication and movement as an increasingly accessible art form and to revive its historic position at the forefront of storytelling following in the footsteps of Robbins, De Mille and McOnie.
Credits
CHOREOGRAPHER, Tinderella, The Union Theatre & UK Tour, 9 Weeks, 2023/2024
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR, My Sister Is Missing, King's Head, 1 week, 2023
DIRECTOR, Grindr The Opera, The Union Theatre, 7 Weeks, 2023
DIRECTOR, Nul Points!, The Union Theatre, 4 weeks, 2023
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR, My Sister Is Missing, The Other Palace, Workshop, 2023
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR, A-Typical Rainbow, Turbine Theatre, 7 weeks, 2022
DIRECTOR, Don't Play That Song Again (Martin Blackurn), Workshop, 1 Date 2022
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Coppelia (Queer version), Garden Theatre 1 week, 2021
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, The Supermarket Suite, Garden Theatre 1
week, 2021
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER/WRITER, Erase Your Boy, Workshop, 2 weeks, 2021
ASSISTANT/RESIDENT DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Pippin, Garden Theatre, 8 weeks, 2020 - Transferred to west end for further 3 months
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Next Thing You Know, Garden Theatre, 2 weeks, 2020
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Gradfest Showcase, Garden Theatre, 1 date, 2020
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Frostbite, Garden Theatre, 6 weeks, 2020
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NBS, King's Head Theatre, 8 weeks, 2020
DIRECTOR, Boy Toy the Ballet, Above The Stag Theatre, 7 weeks, 2019
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Romance Romance, Above The Stag Theatre, 8 weeks, 2019
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, [Title of Show], Above The Stag Theatre, 7 weeks, 2019
Training
Student Ambassador to the McOnie Comapny
Bird College (BAHons)
Mentorship by Director Carole Todd
Directing Core Skills led by Katie Mitchell