Ali Pidsley

I am a Director & theatre-maker based in West Yorkshire.

I am a freelancer, alongside running Barrel Organ.

My background is in both devised work and new writing. I am particularly interested in co-created work and working with communities.

I am an Associate of National Student Drama Festival, and have a lot of experience as a mentor of young theatre makers & companies.

He/him.

Credits

DIRECTOR, Me For The World, Young Vic (Taking Part), 1 week, 2020.

DIRECTOR, Antigone, New Diorama, 4 weeks, 2020.

DIRECTOR, A Girl in School Uniform (Walks Into a Bar), Leeds Playhouse/ New Diorama/ National Tour, 3 week London run, 8 week tour, 2018/2020.

DIRECTOR, Pops, Hightide/Live Theatre/ Assembly Roxy, 4 weeks, 2019.

DIRECTOR, Blasted, Styx, 2 weeks, 2017.

DIRECTOR, Some People Talk About Violence, Summerhall/ Camden People's Theatre/ National tour, 4 weeks,6 weeks tour, 2015/2016.

DIRECTOR, Nothing, Summerhall/Camden People's Theatre/ National tour, 3 weeks, 4 weeks tour, 2014/2015.

ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, The Watson's, Chichester Festival Theatre/ Menier Chocolate Factory/ West End, 14 weeks, 2018/2019.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, Richard III, Headlong, 12 weeks, 2019.

STAFF DIRECTOR, Absolute Hell, National Theatre, 10 weeks, 2018.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Hedda Gabler, National Theatre (tour), 15 weeks, 2017.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, The Barnbow Canaries, West Yorkshire Playhouse, 4 weeks, 2016.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, The Skriker, Royal Exchange, 4 weeks, 2015.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, The Chronicles of Kalki, Gate Theatre, 4 weeks, 2015.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, That Night Follows Day, Forced Entertainment/ Warwick Arts Centre, 1 week, 2014.