Sam Bettridge

Sam (he/him) is a theatre maker, producer and practitioner, with specific interest in political theatre and community engagement. He emphasises creative collaboration and cohesion throughout all aspects of a theatrical production, and wishes to continuously explore the contextual politics of society when making work. Sam's original works often explore political issues through camp, farce performance which values entertainment and thought provocation equally.

On top of this, Sam is also an experienced creative producer, and has a unique and dynamic approach to planning, organising and producing large bodies of creative work in community based settings. Experienced in a variety of theatre settings, he has skill within administrative, coordinating roles as well as creative, practical roles.

An enthusasitic, dedicated professional, who strives to ensure all bodies of work are of the highest standard - bringining with him a unique, irreverant, fun (and often, queer) perspective on making theatre.

Credits

Director, Performer, Writer, Producer and company Co-Founder
'Fuss & Feathers' at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
2021

Writer and Co-director/facilitator
'A Winter Gathering' (as a part of Headslegsbodies Theatre Company's 'Mollys Masquerade' - Heritage Lottery funded)
St Margaret's House
2021

Writer, Dramaturg and Producer
'No Couples Allowed' by Kitchen Sink Theatre Company
Archway 555, Bureau of Silly Ideas, Brixton
2020

Director
'Women Aren't Funny' by Kitchen Sink Theatre Company
The Canvas Cafe Downstairs, Shoreditch
2019

Writer and Director
'The Lying, The Rich and the Warm-globe' at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
2019

Training

1st class BA (hons) in Contemporary Peformance Practice: Drama, Applied Theatre and Eductaion.
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
2018-2021

'Beautiful Trouble' Activist Training (in association with the Gay Liberation Front)
St Margaret's House
2020

Safeguarding Training
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
2018

Enhanced DBS certificate