★ ★ ★ ★  'Alex Howarth's production is light and tight'- Natasha Tripney, The Stage, on We Live By the Sea, touring

Alex is an award winning theatre director

and writer based in London.

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He was the assistant director on La Traviata at the

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Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in January 2020. 

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He conceived, directed and co-wrote We Live By the Sea 

which opened the Brits Off Broadway season at 59E59

Theatres in New York where it was Critic's Pick and Top

Theatre of the Year in the New York Times. It was

nominated for a Fringe First and Off West End Awards

for Best Production and Best Ensemble, ran at the

SoHo Playhouse Off-Broadway, and won Best Theatre,

Critics Choice, and Peace Foundation Awards and was in

the Top 5 Shows To See in The Guardian during two

seasons at Adelaide Festival.

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He adapted and directed the World Stage Premiere of

What's Eating Gilbert Grape, working alongside the film's                               

writer; Oscar nominee Peter Hedges, and directed the

European Premieres of hit Broadway musicals  '[title of show]' and The Memory Show.                                                                                     

He leads research and development periods for new writing and recently directed a redevelopment workshop of original play A Partnership which will  embark on a national tour in 2022. He regularly directs at drama schools including Central School of Speech and Drama, Mountview, University of Chichester Conservatoire and University of Cumbria, and has worked across the world in venues including 59E59 Theatres New York, The Arts Theatre West End, Royal Croquet Club Australia, TNT Theatre Beijing, The Royal Opera House, and The Finborough. He is the Artistic Director of Patch of Blue, who create devised theatre pieces with live music for festivals and touring. He has worked extensively in theatre with people with disabilities, having created performances with deafblind adults for the charity Sense. 

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He strives to create ensemble-led theatre that is playful, fresh and moving.

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Training: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts - PG (Dip) Theatre Directing

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  TESTIMONIALS

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 In rehearsals for Lord of the Flies at University of Cumbria © Jez Colclough

Alex's CV can be

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“I produced Misterman and needed a director that could bring something

new and original to the creative process. Alex did just that and so much

more. Not only was I proud to put my name to the production,

I am hugely excited to collaborate with Alex again in the future.”

David Ball- Producer, David Ball Productions

“Alex Howarth is a fantastically gifted director who creates work with imagination and flair, whilst running a disciplined, creative and fun rehearsal process.”

Dr. Jez Colclough- Programme Leader B.A. (Hons.) Acting- The University of Cumbria

"Alex has a commitment to creating inclusive, accessible and refreshing work, with a focus on empowering artists from minority groups to influence and

lead his work, so that the results are truly authentic."

Flo O'Mahoney- Artistic Director, Zoo Co

"Alex was an extremely supportive and inventive assistant on Orpheus in the Underworld. He contributed much to the final result and was extremely adept at problem solving, had a real and perceptive grasp of the concept and the style, and was thoroughly supportive, tireless, and fun to work with all the way through."

Jeff Clarke- Artistic Director -Opera Della Luna

"Alex is an inspiring, encouraging and supportive director. He has great ideas for what works onstage and is a pleasure to work with."

Ruth Redman- Actress