Harry Downes

Director Choreographer Theatre Director

UK based director working nationally and internationally, with a BA (hons) in Musical Theatre from ArtsEd, London. Resident Director for Simply Theatre Productions - an English speaking theatre company in Switzerland.

Currently, Directing 'The Wizard of Oz' at the Casino Theatre, Geneva whilst also Directing a singing project with 1st Year ArtsEd London students. Soon to be Directing 'Into The Woods' at the ComedyHaus, Zurich.

Experienced in adaptations, and movement based theatre.

Interested in new writing, developing new musicals and plays, and directing reimaginings/revivals.

He/Him

Website: https://www.harrydownes.com/

Credits

DIRECTOR, Into The Woods, ComedyHaus Zurich, 2 weeks, 2024
DIRECTOR, 1st Year Singing Project, ArtsEd London, 6 weeks, 2024
DIRECTOR, The Wizard of Oz, The Casino Theatre Geneva, 3 weeks, 2024
DIRECTOR, Claus: A Musical Adventure, Main House Geneva/ComedyHaus Zurich, 4 weeks, 2023
DRAMATURG, Cardiff Pumpkin Festival and Scarefest, Cardiff, 4 weeks, 2023
CO-DIRECTOR, Unnanounced (Workshop), CoDir. Jessica Lazar, Pleasance Theatre, 1 day, 2023
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, King Charles III, Dir. Jessica Lazar, ArtsEd MA Acting, ArtsEd London, 1 Week, 2023
DIRECTOR, 1st & 2nd Year Projects, ArtsEd London, 6 weeks, 2023
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Godspell, ComedyHaus, Zurich, 2 weeks, 2023
DIRECTOR, Hansel and Gretel, Main House Geneva/ComedyHaus Zurich, 4 weeks, 2022
DIRECTOR, The BFG, Comedy Haus Zurich, 2 weeks, 2022
ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER, Oklahoma, Main House Geneva, 2 weeks, 2022
DIRECTOR, A Christmas Carol, Main House Geneva/ComedyHaus Zurich, 4 weeks, 2021
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Bandstand, Richard Fitch, Andrew Lloyd Webber Theatre, ArtsEd, 1 week, 2021
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, Simply Theatre Academy Showcases, Geneva, 4 weeks, 2021

Training

Working with Text - Convergence Studio 2021

Musical Theatre Intensive - Broadway Dance Centre, New York - 2019

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre - Arts Educational Schools, London - 2017

Location

London

Experience

1-2 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Streaming
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Choreography
  • Dialect / Voice Direction
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Movement Direction
  • Music - Can learn by ear
  • Music - Can Read
  • Music - Singing
  • Performance Art
  • Performing
  • Physical Theatre / Mime
  • Site Responsive/Immersive
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Verbatim theatre
  • Working with young people
  • Writing

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