Hannah Quigley

Hannah Quigley has experience in working in new writing, adaptations/Classics and theatre for children, families and schools. Additionally, Hannah has directed audio dramas and directed and edited short documentary films including one which was premiered at BFI Flare.

Hannah is a Disabled, Neurodivergent, Lesbian, London Irish freelance director, working across theatre, TV, film and radio, with experience of working with and telling stories celebrating these perspectives and beyond.

With extensive experience of working with Deaf and Disabled creatives, young people, schools and in partnership, Hannah has worked in varying roles across education, theatre and the arts spanning a 20 year career to date including at the National Theatre, Young Vic and Southbank Centre.

Credits

Director, Janey Takes Off by Leanne Allen, A Naked production for BBC Radio 4: Drama on 4

Assistant Director, Ivy Tiler: Vicar's Daughter, Squirrel Killer by Bea Roberts at The Other Place, RSC as part of the Mischief Festival 2022

Director, Marvin's Binoculars by Justin Audibert,(3 week run at Stratford Youth Zone) and (5 week run), Weston Theatre, Unicorn 2022

Director, The Night of the Living Flatpacks by Leanne Allen,(Audio Drama), Episode 5, A Naked Productions and Graeae co-production. Aired November 12 2021

Director, RED, Polka Theatre, (5 and half week run) 2021
“A beautifully crafted, challenging yet captivating production” Everything Theatre.”
“A bold and striking show...It marks the Polka out as a braver theatre than it used to be: it’s great to have it back.” Time Out London.

Director, Marvin's Binoculars Schools Tour (London), Unicorn Theatre, (5 week run) 2021

Associate Director, Marvin's Binoculars Digital, Unicorn Theatre, (various availability 2-3 months) 2021

Director, Talking Bodies, staged rehearsed readings (online) of 3 monologues monologues by Sophie Stone; Steph Lacey and Maura Campbell, 2020

Director, DANC Writers Festival rehearsed readings (online) of two TV 'spec' scripts by Charlie Swinbourne and Laurence Clark, 2020

Associate Director, Oliver Twist, Leeds Playhouse Ramps on the Moon Co-production, 4 weeks and regional tour (though tour postponed due to COVID-19), 2020

Director, The Open Couple Etcetera Theatre, (2 week run), 2018

Co-Director, Nicholas Nickleby, Sai Wan Ho Theatre, Hong Kong, (3 performances) 2015

Associate Director, Vanessa and Virginia, Riverside Studios, (3 week run) 2013

Assistant Director, Yellow Lines, Oval House, (3 week run) 2007

Training

From stage to screen: Stage Directors UK/Directors UK/Screen Skills and Lime Pictures at Hollyoaks with director Sean Glynn
Screen Skills and Triple C DANC Mentoring programme for directing for screen.
British Council Artist Development Programme 2019
BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies and Sport & Physical Education