Richard’s work
I direct plays and musicals.
A musical tells a story through acting, music and songs.
This page describes some of my productions.
Lightstreams
Mary Mazzilli wrote this play.
I directed it for a tour in England in 2026.
The play explores the lives of people who moved to the UK from another country.
The characters’ young son was shown with a cardboard doll.
The set was made to look like a large cardboard box.
I worked with the actors and designer to find ways to tell the story.
Photography: Sally Parkinson
The Picture of Dorian Gray
This is a new musical by Olly Medlicott.
I am directing it at the Mercury Studio in Colchester.
It runs from 30 October to 7 November 2026.
It explores Dorian and the people affected by his choices.
Punk Rock
Simon Stephens wrote this play.
I directed it with Stage Craft Young Company.
We performed it at Colchester Library in March 2026.
We kept tickets affordable.
We wanted to reach people who do not often go to the theatre.
Photography: Tilly Swan and Brad Wendes
Our Country’s Good
Timberlake Wertenbaker wrote this play.
I directed it with Stage Craft @ Adult Company.
We performed outdoors in Castle Park, Colchester, in July and August 2026.
The play asks questions about punishment and giving people a chance to change.
It also explores how theatre can matter in people’s lives.
Some of our actors were on stage for the first time.
Photography: Brad Wendes
Wasted
Kae Tempest wrote this play.
I directed it at The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol in 2023.
It was part of my directing training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
I worked with the actors on the characters and their relationships.
Photography: Craig Fuller
Dirty
Han Morgan wrote this play.
I directed it at the Mercury Studio in Colchester in 2023.
It was produced by Little Vagabond Theatre.
The play explores women trapped working in a laundry.
They tell stories and imagine other lives.
Photography: Rhiannon Binnington
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