Phil Clark (director)
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Phil Clark is a theatre director and writer, specialising in work for young people.
He trained at Rose Bruford College
and in 2007received a Phd. in Creating and Developing a policy for young people and emerging artists in a regional theatre from the University of Glamorgan
Starting as a found member of Theatre Powys in 1972 he then became the Artistic Director of Newcastle upon Tyne
's Bruvvers Theatre Company
(1975–82). In 1983 he joined the Tyne Wear Theatre Company as a director and established the UK's largest annual youth theatre festival. The position of Artistic Director of the Crucible Theatre in Education
followed from 1985 to 89. In January 1990 he became the Artistic Director of the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, which was later renamed Sherman Cymru, a post he held until 2006.
Major productions have included:
For the last four years he has been the judge of Pint Sized Plays, part of the Tenby Folk Festival, the winners of which are performed at the Theatr Gwaun
, Fishguard
.
Books include Act One Waleshttp://www.serenbooks.com/book/act-one-wales/1854111523, a collection of Welsh one act plays charting the rise of Welsh Drama since the 1950s, and Oscar Wilde: Three Plays for Childrenhttp://oberonbooks.com/plays-for-young-people/oscar-wilde-three-plays-for-children.html
He is a trustee of The Theatres Trust (the National Advisory Public Body for Theatres), appointed in 2008.
He trained at Rose Bruford College
Rose Bruford College
Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance is a British drama school, offering university-level and professional vocational training for theatre and performance and the BA and MA degrees, based in Sidcup, Southeast London.-History:Founded in 1950, Rose Bruford "pioneered the first acting degree...
and in 2007received a Phd. in Creating and Developing a policy for young people and emerging artists in a regional theatre from the University of Glamorgan
University of Glamorgan
The University of Glamorgan is a university based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Treforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff...
Starting as a found member of Theatre Powys in 1972 he then became the Artistic Director of Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
's Bruvvers Theatre Company
The Cluny
The Cluny is a live music venue, pub and café, on Lime Street, in the Ouseburn Valley area of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Based in a former flax spinning mill, The Cluny occupies part of the wider building at 36 Lime Street, sharing the space with artists, offices and recording studios.The Cluny...
(1975–82). In 1983 he joined the Tyne Wear Theatre Company as a director and established the UK's largest annual youth theatre festival. The position of Artistic Director of the Crucible Theatre in Education
Crucible Theatre
The Crucible Theatre is a theatre built in 1971 and located in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. As well as theatrical performances, it is home to the most important event in professional snooker, the World Snooker Championship....
followed from 1985 to 89. In January 1990 he became the Artistic Director of the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, which was later renamed Sherman Cymru, a post he held until 2006.
Major productions have included:
- 1990 The Snow Spider by Jenny NimmoJenny NimmoJenny Nimmo is a British author of numerous books for children, including many fantasy and adventure novels, beginning reader books, and picture books....
and adapted by Mike KennyMike KennyMichael Kenny may refer to:*Mike Kenny , British playwright*Mike Kenny , Canadian politician*Michael Kenny , New Zealand boxer*Mick Kenny , played in the 1910s and 20s...
, starring Iwan Tudor, Jill Richards, Fraser Cains, Siriol Jenkins and Arbel Jones (Sherman Theatre and tour) - 2005 Danny, the Champion of the WorldDanny, the Champion of the WorldDanny, the Champion of the World is a 1975 children's book by Roald Dahl. The plot main centers on a young English boy, Danny, and his father, William, who live in a Gypsy vardo fixing cars for a living and partake in poaching pheasants. The story is based on Dahl's adult short story "Champion of...
by Roald DahlRoald DahlRoald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, fighter pilot and screenwriter.Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, he served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent, rising to the rank of Wing Commander...
and adapted by David Wood (Taliesin Arts CentreTaliesin Arts CentreThe Taliesin Arts Centre is owned and managed by the University of Wales, Swansea and is located on the university campus. The venue hosts a broad programme of events including cinema screenings, an average of ten visiting exhibitions per year, and a variety of live performances, from dance and...
, Swansea
For the last four years he has been the judge of Pint Sized Plays, part of the Tenby Folk Festival, the winners of which are performed at the Theatr Gwaun
Theatr Gwaun
Theatr Gwaun is a cinema/theatre in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.-History:Built in 1885 as a Temperance hall, it was converted into a cinema in the 1920s and still retains many of its original features, including an old fashioned ticket machine. Originally, the building was known as The Studio. It was...
, Fishguard
Fishguard
Fishguard is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales, with a population of 3,300 . The community of Fishguard and Goodwick had a population of 5043 at the 2001 census....
.
Books include Act One Waleshttp://www.serenbooks.com/book/act-one-wales/1854111523, a collection of Welsh one act plays charting the rise of Welsh Drama since the 1950s, and Oscar Wilde: Three Plays for Childrenhttp://oberonbooks.com/plays-for-young-people/oscar-wilde-three-plays-for-children.html
He is a trustee of The Theatres Trust (the National Advisory Public Body for Theatres), appointed in 2008.