Jess Daniels

I'm Jess, a theatre director and maker (she/her).

I’m excited by new writing, and by plays & musicals that challenge an idea, a form, an audience. I like to work collaboratively and to explore creative ways of getting to the heart of a play. I’m interested in making theatre that reflects and challenges the world we live in.

I was one of the nominees for Best Director at the UK Theatre Awards in 2022

You can see more about my work at www.jessicadaniels.co.uk

Credits

DIRECTOR; The Mozart Question, Barn Theatre, 6 weeks, 2022
DIRECTOR; The Snow Queen, South Street Arts, 4 weeks, 2021
DIRECTOR; Dagny Wants To Dance, The Bureau of Silly Ideas, 1 week, 2021
DIRECTOR; Beige, Online, 2 weeks, 2020
DIRECTOR; Beige, VAULT Festival, 1 week, 2020
DIRECTOR; The Butterfly Lion, Barn Theatre, 4 weeks, 2019
DIRECTOR; A Pupil, Park Theatre, 4 weeks, 2018
DIRECTOR; Conquest, VAULT Festival, 1 week, 2018


RESIDENT DIRECTOR; Girl From The North Country
2022/23 - UK/Ireland Tour
2019/20 - Toronto and West End (Gielgud)
2018 - West End (Noel Coward)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Girl From the North Country, The Old Vic, 3 months, 2017

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Jess and Joe Forever, Orange Tree Theatre (& tour), 2 months, 2016

Training

Director / Movement Director workshop - RSC
BA (hons) Drama & Theatre Practice - University of Hull