Germma Orleans-Thompson

Director

I am a director and theatre-maker originally from Birmingham, now based in London. I am interested in working with creatives of colour to devise and create new work. I have worked extensively at theatres around London, including the Almeida Theatre, Bunker Theatre and King's Head Theatre. I am also a facilitator and currently am leading Senior Youth Theatre at Theatre Royal Stratford East and a Primary School Hub for Almeida Theatre.

My pronouns are she/her/hers.

Credits

DIRECTOR, Anthem, Almeida Theatre, 2022
DIRECTOR, A Romantic Comedy, Rehearsed Reading, 2021
DIRECTOR, Finding Nirvana, Scratch Night, 2020
DIRECTOR, Giant Steps, Rehearsed Reading, 2020

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Listen Local Young Writers, Kiln Theatre, 2 performances, 2022
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Extinct, Theatre Royal Stratford East, 3 weeks, 2021
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Hot Chicks, Chippy Lane (online), 1 week, 2020
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Lung Water, National Theatre Wales, 1 week, 2020 (online)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Humbug: The Hedgehog Who Couldn’t Sleep, Albany Theatre, 4 weeks, 2019
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, The Elixir of Love, King’s Head Theatre, 4 weeks, 2019
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Cacophony, Yard Theatre, 1 week, 2019
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Loki & Cassie, Almeida Theatre, 4 performances, 2018
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Cacophony, Almeida Theatre, 4 performances, 2018

Training

Trainee Resident Director scheme, King's Head Theatre

Location

London

Experience

2-5 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Multi-disciplinary / cross art form
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Facilitating
  • Music - Plays Instruments
  • Music - Singing
  • Producing
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Theatre making
  • Working with young people
  • Working within a Community / with community participants
  • Workshopping & Development

Additional Languages

Twi (Ghana)

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