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Julia Stubbs
Theatre Director : Full Productions
2026
SIGNIFICANT OTHER by Shireen Shaikh
World Premiere produced by Thisisnow Productions
Jack Studio Theatre
JOHN BEVAN: TEAM PLAYER – FROM LIONS TO LEAGUE by Mari Lloyd
World Premiere produced by Still Here Productions in association with 20 South Street and Grey Swan
South Wales & Warrington Tour
SAVING MYSELF by Tim Stubbs Hughes
World Premiere produced by 20 South Street in association with Grey Swan
Brighton Fringe, Camden Fringe & Lambeth Fringe
‘Pick of the Camden Fringe’ by Camden New Journal and ‘Best Shows To See’ by the Brighton Journal
2025
STILL HERE by Mari Lloyd
Revival produced by Still Here Productions in association with 20 South Street and Grey Swan
South Wales Tour, London & Liverpool Tour
*One of ‘The Top 20 Shows We Saw Across Wales’ in 2025 by The Edit
2024
EDWARD’S TALK – WHAT’S DRIVING YOU? by Andrew Bruce-Lockhart and Julia Stubbs
World Premiere produced by Blueberry Goose Theatre Group
Drayton Arms Theatre & Edinburgh Festival Fringe
SPARKS by Simon Longman
Revival produced by Upper Hand Theatre Company
Jack Studio Theatre
2023
WHAT I REALLY THINK OF MY HUSBAND – THOMAS HARDY AND HIS WIVES by David Pinner
World Premiere produced by Sarah Lawrie for And Tomorrow Theatre Company
Golden Goose Theatre
SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS by Mark Glentworth
National tour of the new version produced by MMGMUSIC Productions
Hastings Theatre Festival at Stables Theatre & Arts Centre, Rotunda Theatre at Brighton Fringe, The Indie Summer Festival at Etcetera Theatre, Alma Tavern & Theatre Bristol, Bitesize Festival at Riverside Studios, Salford Arts Theatre at Greater Manchester Fringe, Rotunda Theatre at Buxton Festival Fringe, Applecart Arts & Etcetera Theatre
*OffFest Award Nomination from Off West End
STILL HERE by Mari Lloyd
World Premiere produced by 20 South Street in association with Still Here Productions and Grey Swan
Jack Studio Theatre
*Standing Ovation Award Nomination from London Pub Theatres
WHAT’S DRIVING YOU? by A G Anderson
World Premiere produced by Blueberry Goose Theatre Group
Applecart Arts
2022
SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS by Mark Glentworth
Produced by MMGMUSIC Productions
Jack Studio Theatre, Chelmsford Fringe Festival & Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2019
A VOICE by Anne Bertreau
UK Festival Tour produced by YOSIS
Brighton Fringe & Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2010
DESIRE by Josep Maria Benet i Jornet, translated by Sharon G. Feldman
UK Premiere produced by 20 South Street
White Bear Theatre
TAPE by Stephen Belber
Revival produced by Yaller Skunk Theatre Company
Old Red Lion Theatre
2009
BURN by Andy McQuade
World Premiere co-directed with Timothy Hughes, produced by Second Skin Theatre
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2008
IN MY NAME by Steven Hevey
Off-West End transfer with Adeel Akhtar, James Alexandrou, Ray Panthaki and Kevin Watt, produced by Yaller Skunk Theatre Company
Trafalgar Studios 2
*One of the FIVE BEST PLAYS in London, Evening Standard
REMEMBERING YOU LIKE SOMETHING I’D FORGOTTEN by Louise Buchler
Revival co-directed with Hazel Barnes, produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
National Arts Festival, Makhanda, South Africa
THIN TOES by Laura Stevens
World Premiere produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble
Pleasance London
2007
PEELED OVER by The Laughter Unit
Sketch comedy show produced by The Laughter Unit and Weaver Hughes Ensemble
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
REMEMBERING YOU LIKE SOMETHING I’D FORGOTTEN by Louise Buchler
World Premiere co-directed with Hazel Barnes, produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
National Arts Festival, Makhanda, South Africa
IT’S A GIRL! by John Burrows
Revival produced by Wonderland Theatre and Weaver Hughes Ensemble
Bucharest Festival of International Theatre, Romania
Theatre Director in Education : Productions with actors in training
2025
CORAM BOY by Helen Edmundson. BA (Hons) End of 3rd Year Production, LMA London
ALICE by Laura Wade. BA (Hons) End of 1st Year Production, LMA London
Theatre Producer : Full Productions
2026
JOHN BEVAN: TEAM PLAYER – FROM LIONS TO LEAGUE by Mari Lloyd
World Premiere produced by Still Here Productions in association with 20 South Street and Grey Swan
South Wales & Warrington Tour
SAVING MYSELF by Tim Stubbs Hughes
World Premiere produced by 20 South Street in association with Grey Swan
Brighton Fringe, Camden Fringe & Lambeth Fringe
‘Pick of the Camden Fringe’ by Camden New Journal and ‘Best Shows To See’ by the Brighton Journal
2025
STILL HERE by Mari Lloyd
Revival produced by Still Here Productions in association with 20 South Street and Grey Swan
South Wales Tour, London & Liverpool Tour
*One of ‘The Top 20 Shows We Saw Across Wales’ in 2025, by The Edit
2023
STILL HERE by Mari Lloyd
World Premiere produced by 20 South Street in association with Still Here Productions and Grey Swan
Jack Studio Theatre
*Standing Ovation Award Nomination from London Pub Theatres
2010
DESIRE by Josep Maria Benet i Jornet, translated by Sharon G. Feldman
UK Premiere produced by 20 South Street
White Bear Theatre
2008
REMEMBERING YOU LIKE SOMETHING I’D FORGOTTEN by Louise Buchler
Revival co-directed with Hazel Barnes, produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
National Arts Festival, Makhanda, South Africa
THIN TOES by Laura Stevens
World Premiere produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble.
Pleasance London
2007
REMEMBERING YOU LIKE SOMETHING I’D FORGOTTEN by Louise Buchler
World Premiere co-directed with Hazel Barnes, produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
National Arts Festival, Makhanda, South Africa
IT’S A GIRL! by John Burrows
Revival produced by Wonderland Theatre and Weaver Hughes Ensemble
Bucharest Festival of International Theatre, Romania
Theatre Director : R&Ds, New Writing Workshops, Rehearsed Readings and Scratch Nights
2025
JOHN BEVAN: TEAM PLAYER by Mari Lloyd. R&D work-in-progress readings: The Blake Theatre, Monmouth and Warrington Wolves Rugby Club
AND I LOOKED AT THE SKY by Tim Stubbs Hughes. R&D workshop and reading: Upstairs at the Blythe
2024
JOHN BEVAN: TEAM PLAYER by Mari Lloyd. R&D workshop and work-in-progress reading: Tylorstown Welfare Hall, Wales
2023
PESSOA. MY-SELF. I. by Tim Stubbs Hughes. R&D workshop supported by the Genesis Network: Maria Studio at the Young Vic
THE BOX by Brian Coyle. R&D workshop: Rosemary Branch Theatre
SHADOW LIVES by Brian Coyle. R&D workshop: Actors East
2022
STILL HERE by Mari Lloyd. R&D supported by Arts Council England: The Competent Cellar and 12 Quays Boxing Gym, Liverpool
2021
LITTLE THINGS by Laurel Green. Staged performance of a new 10-minute play: Rapid Write Response at Theatre503
2020
PESSOA. MY-SELF. I. by Tim Stubbs Hughes. Staged performance of a new play in development: Scratch at the Jack Studio Theatre
2019
DUCKS by Hannah Kennedy. Staged performance of a new play in development: IGNITE by Sparkhaus Theatre
SKYBRIDGE by Andrew Bruce-Lockhart. Staged performance of a new play in development: Scratch at the Jack Studio Theatre
2010
YO by Beverly Andrews. Rehearsed Reading: New Work Upstairs at The Nell
ONE SEPTEMBER NIGHT by Beverly Andrews. Staged performance of a new one-act play: Lost Theatre One-Act Festival
2009
UP FRONT by Laura Stevens. Workshop and Rehearsed Reading: Arch 79 Studio
A SENSE OF BELONGING by Alexandra Denye. Workshop and Rehearsed Reading: Phoenix Writers Group
SINGLE NUMBERS ONLY by Marcus Reeves. Rehearsed Reading: Kings Head Theatre
2008
TAP DANCING by Nick Harrop. Staged performance of a new play in development: Writers Ensemble at Theatre503
THE STATION CHIEF by Richard Appleby. Staged performance of a new play in development: Writers Ensemble at Theatre503
2007
THIN TOES by Laura Stevens. Staged rehearsed reading: Oval House Studio
Short Film Director
2023
TO WOMB IT MAY CONCERN by Georgia Lovell. An original short film produced by 20 South Street and Grey Swan, shot on location in Falmouth, Cornwall
2021
A CLEAN SLATE by Marcus Reeves. An original short film co-produced by Reeves Corner and 20 South Street, shot in a single take
2020
CHICKEN by Lin Coghlan. An original short film for CONNECT produced by the Jack Studio Theatre, shot on location in the theatre
RAY AND DOREEN by Mel Pennant. An original short film for CONNECT produced by the Jack Studio Theatre, shot on location in the grounds of the theatre
Short Film Line Producer
2024
ANASTASIS by Simon Laurence Doyle. An original short film produced by SendCake Films, shot on location in Sevenoaks, Kent
Writer
2016
HAMLET OUR BROTHER. A version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet for one actor: Premiere produced by 20 South Street at the Jack Studio Theatre
2012
SUMMER. Adapted from the novel by Edith Wharton: Premiere produced by 20 South Street at the Jack Studio Theatre
Training & Accreditation
1987-1990
Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre – Diploma in Theatre with Commendation [equivalent to a 2:1 degree]
2024 to date
Basic Certificate DBS
Memberships & Additional Experience
2022 to date. Director. Still Here Productions
Associate Director. Broken Hearted Youth, South London-based film, theatre & community company for young people
2019-2025. Literary Associate. Jack Studio Theatre; becoming Artistic Associate 2021-2025
2021-2023. Co-ran a series of online art talks, Art With An Audience, hosted by Artists Showcase International
2007 to date. Member of Genesis Network. Young Vic Creators Program,
2006. Attended the first international workshop on The Methodology of Robert Lepage, hosted by Aleksandar Dundjerovic at Manchester University
1997-2009. Joint Artistic Director of Weaver Hughes Ensemble : Full Productions
The Six Wives of Timothy Leary by Philip de Gouveia. Premiere: Etcetera Theatre, Riverside Studios and Edinburgh Fringe
Fanny and Faggot by Jack Thorne. London Premiere directed by Steve Keyworth: Finborough Theatre
Valparaiso by Don DeLillo. UK Premiere directed by Jack McNamara: Old Red Lion Theatre
Etta Jenks by Marlane Gomard Meyer. Revival directed by Ché Walker with Daniela Nardini and Clarke Peters: Finborough Theatre
Achidi J’s Final Hours by Amy Evans. Premiere directed by Ché Walker: Finborough Theatre
English Journeys by Steve Waters. Revival: Edinburgh Fringe
The Smashed Blue Hills by Dominic Francis. Premiere: New End Theatre
Solace by Rhiannon Tise. Premiere: Southwark Playhouse
Sara by Patrick Miles, a new version of Chekhov’s Ivanov. Premiere: Bridewell Theatre
Unlucky for Some by Paul Tucker. Premiere: Southwark Playhouse
The Silent Time by Rhiannon Tise. Premiere: Brockley Jack Theatre
1990-2005. Actor
Kathy – English Journeys by Steve Waters. Revival produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble: Edinburgh Fringe
Marlene – The Smashed Blue Hills by Dominic Francis. Premiere produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble: New End Theatre
Sara – Sara by Patrick Miles. Premiere produced by Weaver Hughes Ensemble: The Bridewell
The Girl – The Lament for Arthur Cleary by Dermot Bolger: Revival produced by Liffey Street Theatre Co.: Brockley Jack Theatre, director Annabelle Comyn * Time Out Critics’ Choice
Laura – The Silent Time by Rhiannon Tise. Weaver Hughes Ensemble: Brockley Jack Theatre
Regan – King Lear by William Shakespeare. Ireland Tour by Southwark Playhouse, director Mehmet Ergen
Kate – The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. Schools Tour by Orange Tree Theatre Education, director James Brining
Eleanor Marx – Wallpaper by Sophia Kingshill. London Actors Theatre Co.: The Bridewell, director Joe Cushley
Berenice – Berenice by Racine. The Theatre Company: The Man in the Moon, director Lisa Clarke
Nora – A Doll’s House [Christopher Hampton translation]. Etcetera Theatre Co.: Etcetera & BAC transfer, director Alison Brown * Time Out Critics’ Choice and The Independent Critics’ Choice
Hedda – Hedda Gabler [Christopher Hampton translation]. Etcetera Theatre Co.: Etcetera, director Alison Brown
Elvira – Don Juan by Moliere. Penny Plain Theatre Company: National Tour, directed by Chris Bridgman
Olga – Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov. Ducks to Moscow Theatre Company: The Green Room, Manchester
Mary Gennery – The Postcard by David Christy. Maiden Theatre Company: Edinburgh Fringe, Tour & Jermyn Street Theatre
Dr Livesey – Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson [adapted by Simon Corble]. Midsommer Actors North West Tour
Suke Damson – The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy [adapted by Simon Corble]. Midsommer Actors North West Tour
Platforms at the National Theatre
For NT25, including
Susan Traherne – Plenty by David Hare with Paul Freeman and Stephen Moore
Dotty – Jumpers by Tom Stoppard. Olivier, directed by David Evans-Rees
For NT2000, including
Karen & Hanako – The Seven Streams of the River Ota by Robert Lepage. Lyttleton, directed by Patricia Doyle
Cathleen – Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill with Susannah York: Lyttleton, director Alison Brown
Performed Readings
Madison – Waiting on the Z Train by Sean Tyler. Salisbury Playhouse Studio, director Alan Caig Wilson
She – Desire by Josep Maria Benet i Jornet, translated by Sharon G. Feldman. Royal Exchange Studio, director Suzanne Bell
At drama school
Susan Traherne – Plenty by David Hare, director Lawrence Till
Thea Elvsted – Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen [Christopher Hampton translation], director Richard Brandon
Rachael – Hard Times by Charles Dickens [Stephen Jeffreys adaptation], director Mike Morrissey
Dolcie Starr – Serious Money by Caryl Churchill, director Foz Allan
Lucy – The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, director Alexander Clements