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Graham is currently directing Phyllis Nagy's “The Strip” at the Oval House Theatre, London, which runs from 29th April - 8th May 2010. Throughout May he will be in Canada working for Trinity College London, before going to Alaska, USA, to direct Shakespeare's “Measure for Measure”. This production will run in Fairbanks from July 14th - August 1st. Graham is available for work from August 2010.

In 2009 Graham directed the World Premiere of Jemmy Gantley's “AbUSed Together” in Dublin, “Macbeth” in London, “King Lear” in Alfred, New York State, USA, and “Othello” in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA (see photos). The review for “Othello” called it:

“A fast paced production with non-stop intensity....Spell binding....The audience were completely silent; stunned.”

In 2008 Graham directed, among others,  Peter Shaffer's “The Private Ear” for an extensive tour of Germany, the World Premiere of Derek Williams' “Fortune Favours” at the Kings Head Theatre in London, and  “In Flame” by Charlotte Jones which played at the Pleasance Theatre in London (See Photos). The review commented:

“The hurdles that having a double setting can present were expertly conquered by director Graham Watts’ clever direction…. superb direction, clear, un-muddled design, and the huge talent of this cast make “In Flame” an unmissable piece of theatre, igniting the Pleasance stage”

Other recent work includes Ariel Dorfman's “Widows” in Manchester, Fin Kennedy's “B Minor” in London, Sara Pascoe's “Don't Cry Doctor Mitchell” at the Croydon Warehouse Theatre, London, and a UK tour of “Richard III”.

Before this he opened “Antony & Cleopatra” in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. The review commented:

“This production underscores Watts’ gifts as a director: the ability to provoke thought while mounting an emotionally complex and nimbly conceived production... This richly conceived production ... is a spectacle for the eye and a goad for thought” 

To view photos click here.

Prior to leaving for Alaska, Graham directed David Eldridge’s “Incomplete and Random Acts of Kindness” at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London (see Photos)

David Eldridge recently wrote about the production on his blog:

“Last night I was at RADA to see their production of my play 'Incomplete and Random Acts of Kindness'. I bumped in to Alan Rickman who was very sweet about Random Acts which he'd seen on Tuesday night. He said he loved the play and thought it had been done well. It has been done well: sensitively and simply directed by Graham Watts and acted with great truth and conviction by a uniformly talented cast. Drama school shows can be indifferent but RADA have done me proud.”

In 2006 Graham's production of “Henry V” opened in the USA then transferred to Brisbane, Australia, to play during the World Shakespeare Congress. (For stills from the production go to Photos)

The review commented: “An unblinking examination of war... Watts is a wonderfully skilled director…a joy to watch... moving... an evocative score... It is simply great theatre”

To view a 40 second TV commercial of "Henry V" please click here

To hear a two-minute audio of Graham speaking about the production please click here

While in Australia Graham conducted two highly successful workshops for World Shakespeare Congress delegates.

Graham’s short film “To The Manor Drawn” is currently being shown on Propeller TV, Sky Channel 195, and at Festivals throughout the UK – although you can see it on this site under the view films section.

Graham is available for work into 2010 and beyond. Give him a call or email him at the contacts below.

"Much Ado" in a modern dress version, 'Al Fresco', in Washington Square Park, New York City