Linnie Reedman
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2018 |
Director
Theatre |
Sandancer - Rapid Response new writing festival Theatre 503 |
Theatre 503 |
2018 |
Director
Theatre |
Jacques Brel - A Life a Thousand Times Nicola Chegwin / Far West Theatre |
Tour |
2017 |
Director
Theatre |
The Extraordinary Cabaret of Dorian Gray Underbelly Festival / Ruby in the Dust |
Spiegeltent Underbelly Festival Southbank |
2017 |
Director
Theatre |
The Extraordinary Cabaret of Dorian Gray Underbelly Festival / Ruby in the Dust |
Spiegeltent |
2016 |
Director
Theatre |
Gatsby Ruby in the Dust |
Leicester Square Theatre |
2015 |
Director
Theatre |
Write Christmas Grit Productions |
Tristan Bates Theatre |
2015 |
Director
Theatre |
Gatsby Louis Hartshoorn / The Arts Theatre |
The Arts Theatre |
2015 |
Director
Theatre |
A Midsummer Night's Dream in New Orleans Jonathan Evans / Ruby in the Dust Theatre |
The Arts Theatre |
2014 |
Director
Theatre |
Lady Windermere's Fan Ruby in the Dust |
The Kings Head Theatre |
2013 |
Director and writer
Theatre |
Bonnie and Clyde Ruby in the Dust |
Kings head Theatre |
2013 |
Director
Theatre |
The Great Gatsby Musical Ruby in the Dust |
Riverside Studios |
2012 |
Director and writer
Theatre |
Song of the Seagull Ruby in the Dust |
Menier gallery |
2012 |
Director and writer
Theatre |
The Great gatsby Ruby in the Dust |
Kings head Theatre |
2012 |
Director
Theatre |
Oscar Wilde's Starchild Kings head and Ruby in the Dust |
Kings head Theatre |
2011 |
Director and writer
Theatre |
Bel Ami Ruby in the Dust |
White Bear Theatre |
2010 |
Director
Theatre |
Miracle starring Susannah York Ruby in the Dust |
Leicester Square Theatre |
2010 |
Director
Theatre |
Dorian Gray Ruby in the Dust |
Leicester Square Theatre |
2010 |
Director
Theatre |
Romeo and juliet Ruby in the Dust |
Leicester Square Theatre |
2009 |
Director
Theatre |
Dorian Gray Ruby in the dust |
Cafe Royale |
2009 |
Director
Theatre |
Miracle Ruby in the dust |
St Andrews crypt |
2007 |
Director
Theatre |
The Little dressmaker Honest hands |
Tabard Theatre |
2007 |
Director
Theatre |
Poprygunya Honest hands |
Greenwich Playhouse |
2007 |
Director
Theatre |
Romeo and Juliet Honest hands |
Greenwich Playhouse |
2006 |
Director and writer
Theatre |
The Little Dressmaker Honest hands |
Union Theatre |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1986 | Performance | Drama Studio London |
Equipment
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About me
PRESS QUOTES:“Astonishingly well staged ... Frankly wonderful.”
The Times - for her 2010 "Romeo and Juliet" starring Olivia Vinall.
“…Reedman draws out the constant threat of death implicit in Shakespeare’s original where the smallest spark quickly blazes out of control…” The Stage
2012 "The Great Gatsby": A world premiere of the critically acclaimed musical adaptation of
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic Jazz Age novella.
“… Linnie Reedman has crafted Fitzgerald’s story into one of lost love and regret. A well-executed, at
times affecting and stylish production…”
Time Out (SHOW OF THE WEEK)
“… Linnie Reedman’s production is fleet-footed and elegant…”
The Times
“… The production maintains its grip throughout…”
The Daily Telegraph
“… radiates bitter-sweet charm…”
Metro
2013 Bonnie and Clyde the premiere of a new musical adaptation of the story of America’s most
infamous outlaws at the King’s Head Theatre:
“… A haunting tale, a violent love story…”
“… Powerful visual and musical atmosphere…”
The Times ****
“… evocatively sensual, jazz-infused score… makes the finale all the more poignant…”
Time Out
2013 "Hutch": a play with music featuring the music of the ‘Jazz Age’ including the songs of Cole
Porter.
“… stirringly evokes the self-conscious decadence of the Jazz Age…”
The Guardian
“…Ruby in the Dust's production marries an enthralling story to some of the
greatest songs ever written…”
Broadway World
2012 Song of the Seagull Site specific set within and around an art installation at the Menier
Gallery, London Bridge.
“...the yearning sadness of Chekhov’s major dramas, notably The Cherry Orchard, is conveyed in
Linnie Reedman’s witty script...”
The Public Reviews (***** Five Stars)
“...Linnie Reedman's beautifully staged, site-specific play with songs...”
Broadway World
“...intelligent, emotionally acute and seductively atmospheric...”
Broadway Baby
2010 Miracle by Reza de Wet. European premiere, starring Susannah York and Tim Woodward.
Site-specific at St Andrews Crypt, Holborn in December 2009, transferring to the Leicester Square
Theatre in January 2010.
"...Tantalising show by the young British company Ruby In The Dust..."
The Times
"...Linnie Reedman's production conjures a distinctive, piquant atmosphere..."
The Observer
2009 "Dorian Gray": Leicester Square Theatre
“…it conjures a murky Victorian world of backstreet theatres and opium dens, and is wildly
atmospheric…” The Guardian
2008 Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, adapted by Linnie Reedman. Site specific project for Café
Royal set in Oscar Wilde’s private salon. Script based but with a live, original music score underlying
some of the action.
Additional skills:
Dramaturg skills.
Script reading and editing.
Writing and adapting.
Casting.
Research.
Coaching.
Industry awards:
Offwestend nomination for Best New Musical (The Great Gatsby at the King's Head Theatre 2012)
Additional information:
OTHER CREDITS
Workshops on improvisation, drama and public speaking for Active8 – a project to
encourage teenagers in the Lewisham area to be actively involved in projects to
improve communication and presentation skills.
Workshop to solve the problem of stylistically murdering people, with Richard Wilson
for his production of Mr. Kolpert Upstairs at the Royal Court.
Workshop leader for the RSC for casting purposes.
Pictures of Freedom at the Young Vic Studio. Collaboration with the Associate
Director using the Youth Theatre and young people in the local area. Full production
– three performances.
Head of Drama – B.S. Stage School.
Directed The Creation of the World and Other Things by Arthur Miller. Full showcase
production for young actors.
The Winter Guest Almeida Theatre, directed by Alan Rickman
Spring Awakening RSC, directed by Tim Supple
Blood Wedding Young Vic, directed by Tim Supple
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Casting Director |
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Job Titles | Writer, Director, Creative Director, Casting Director, Teacher |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Work Permits | EU |