Joe Harmston

Mr Joe Harmston (Male)

Nationality: British

Born: Unknown

Director, writer, producer and consultant. Harmston began his career in 1993 at The Old Red Lion by directing the world premiere of Rod Dungate's critically-acclaimed play King James’ Ear. He has directed in the West End and produced Off-Broadway and has directed over 80 productions which have been seen across the UK as well as in Ireland, Greece, Austria, the USA and most recently Thailand. Harmston's directing for radio has been critic’s choice in both The Independent and Radio Times. He has worked as Artistic Director of Agatha Christie Theatre Company, as Associate Director for Chichester Festival Theatre and to Peter Hall and Trevor Nunn, as Artistic Director of Tour de Force Productions, and is a Creative Associate at The Belgrade in Coventry. He has focussed much on developing relationships with writers and nurturing first productions of new work and significant revivals. He collaborated with Harold Pinter for many years, directing the playwright as an actor twice in his own work (BBA Management website).

Training and Education

Undergraduate degree

University of Birmingham   (Training & Education | Est. 1900)

733 Ring Rd S, Birmingham, Warwickshire B15 2TP, England

Master's degree

University of Birmingham   (Training & Education | Est. 1900)

733 Ring Rd S, Birmingham, Warwickshire B15 2TP, England

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Productions

Taking Sides (1995)

Creative | Assistant Director

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The Hothouse (Chichester- Bath- London tour) (1995)

Creative | Assistant Director

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Twelve Angry Men (1996)

Creative | Associate Director

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The Lover / 3 by Harold Pinter (Donmar Warehouse Tour) (1998)

Creative | Director

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The Collection / 3 by Harold Pinter (Donmar Warehouse Tour) (1998)

Creative | Director

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The Birthday Party (Piccadilly Theatre) (1999)

Creative | Director

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Resources

Joe Harmston's website (URL)

Type: Website

External Link: https://www.joeharmston.com

Joe Harmston on Twitter (URL)

Type: Social media

External Link: https://twitter.com/JoeHarmston

Sources

MBA website

https://mbalit.co.uk/2013/06/03/joe-harmston-2/

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Information about Harmston's career as playwright taken from site's webpage on The Prodigals [accessed 9 January 2018].

BBA Management Website

http://bba.management/creatives/joe-harmston

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Accessed 9 January 2018.

The Actor's Advocate Website

https://actorsadvocate.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/interview-with-the-director-joe-harmston-part-1/

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Information about nationality taken from interview with Harmston [accessed 9 January 2018].