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Graham is currently directing “Fortune Favours”, a new play by Derek Williams. This will run at the King’s Head Theatre in London at 1pm from 10th – 13th June 2008.

Pior to this he directed “In Flame” by Charlotte Jones which played at the Pleasance Theatre in London in May (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”.

2008 has already been very busy with a production of Ariel Dorfman’s “Widows” in Manchester followed by a rehearsed reading of Fin Kennedy’s “B Minor” in London.

Towards the end of 2007 Graham directed “Richard III” which has just ended a UK tour. He also found time to direct a one-off performance of a new play by Sara Pascoe “Don’t Cry Doctor Mitchell” at Croydon Warehouse Theatre, London.

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.”

Both “The Good Person Of Sichuan” at East 15 Acting School (see Photos) and the stage production of “The Sopranos” at the Tivoli Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, have now finished. The review for the latter commented: “There's no better way to enjoy an office party or a night out with friends…Don't miss it”.

Graham recently directed Shakespeare’s "Henry V" in Alaska, USA. The production then transferred to Brisbane, Australia and played 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.

He is also writing a short film (which he hopes will develop into a TV series) and a film adaptation of “Measure For Measure” entitled “Measure 4.”

Graham is available for work into 2008 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