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Chris Hemsley

Director

I am an emerging freelance Director, I loves to work with material that reflects and challenges current social and cultural paradigms, questioning the role of art in contemporary society. I really wants to champion regional theatre and new writing from local artists and working class voices, more importantly he enjoys working with material that is accessible and resonates with ordinary people

Credits

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Eyam, ALRA Theatre, 5 weeks, 2020

DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT, Love & Information (Media recording), Oldham Coliseum, 4 weeks, 2020

DIRECTOR, Benefits Britain A Musical, ALRA Theatre, 2 Weeks 2020

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, From Verona to West Side, 2 Weeks, 2017

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Lights Camera Action, Dance House Theatre, 2017

DIRECTOR, Last Night on Earth, Lowry Studio, 3 weeks, 2017

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, American Musical Masters, Dance House Theatre, 7 weeks, 2016

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Musical Bites, Dance House Theatre, 6 weeks, 2016

Training

Diploma in Acting David Johnson School of Acting
BA Drama University of Lancaster
MA Directing Academy of Live and Recorded Arts

Location

Lancashire

Experience

2-5 years

What I do

  • Devising
  • Movement Direction
  • Performance Art
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Working with young people
  • Writing

Additional Languages

n/a

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