Key Productions
2014-2016
The Domestic Extremists
The Space Theatre, London
Investigating police tactics in suppressing public protest, undercover film-maker Chloe enters a world of violence and corruption she could not have prepared for.
The Domestic Extremists was a radical production, opening for discussion critical issues of education marketisation, journalistic integrity and police conduct in the UK and abroad. The production hosted talks with experts, politicians and activists after shows.
'Multilayered... unfolds with guile and intelligence' - The Spectator
The Court @ Versailles
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Je ne regrette rien
Big Ben Theatre Company teamed up with Late Night Library Club and Amy Grimehouse to take over one of the world's premier cultural institutions for one night of European debauchery in 'Baroque to the Future'.
Big Ben Theatre recreated the Court of Versailles as a music and comedy venue. Telling the story of the rise and fall of the French royals in the darkest of comic styles, Big Ben Theatre hosted the one night only event for a packed and eager crowd of commoners.
The Great Gatsby
Touring production, Portugal
"No need to panic, we're here, we're here and we're not panicking, stop panicking!!!"
Mr Directorpants and the Directorpants Theatre Company have arrived late for their performance of The Great Gatsby, and they've forgotten to learn their lines! But never fear, with the help of the audience they'll figure it out as they go along!
Touring across Portugal and performing to over 4000 people, The Great Gatsby used interactive theatre and music to bring young people into the world of the novel and build students' confidence in English language in a fun and friendly environment.
Other Productions
Hamlyn
The Space Theatre, London
Assistant Director, Narrator, Tech Operator
The Picture of Dorian Gray
National Trust & Late Night Library Club, London
Director
Timeline of Installation Art and Productions
2008-2013
Images from Potato
Ben's first production on the professional stage was at Warwick Arts Centre in 2011. Potato was a newly written play by Tim Hodgson about the uncovering of a series of graves at an archeological dig site in Birmingham. The production was described as "a triumph" by the Hutton Inquiry (the review site not the committee). For the production 4 tonnes of earth were brought into the Studio space at the WAC in order to construct a full scale dig site complete with plantlife and coffins.
