'...this spoof musical parodies every scene to perfection... Ellis Kerkhoven’s fast-paced direction keeps the humour flowing with flawless transitions...a perfect parody with a realm of retro references that shouldn’t be missed' The Reviews Hub 5 star
'Guided by the expert direction of Ellis Kerkhoven' Broadway World 5 star
‘impeccable staging...one of the best satirical shows I’ve ever seen' Lost In TheatreLand 5 star
'Genius direction by Ellis Kerkhoven writes the most fantastic love letter to the show.' Everything Theatre 5 star
DIRECTOR - Ellis Kerkhoven
Ellis is a UK based director, writer, devisor, lyricist and theatre maker. Originally from Worcester, he trained at the Guildford School of Acting, and trains regularly as a member of the Authentic Artist Collective in London, exploring his passion for collaborative, ensemble-based theatre making.
Current Theatre Director & Writer Credits
PlayMakers - (Co written & Co-directed with Kate Golledge), The Little Company, Singapore Repertory Theatre, (Currently Touring 2022-)
Stranger Sings - The Parody Musical! - (Written by Jonathan Hogue) London Premier, The Vaults, 2022 OFFIE NOMINATED x 3
Phoenix Rising - UK & Australian Tour, Winsen Productions 2021-
Beauty & The Beast - (Co-directed with Estelle Van Warmello, Script Developer & Dramaturg to writer Lyndsay Maples) Hereford Courtyard, 2022
Other Theatre Director & Writer Credits
Nightshade - Bridewell Theatre London, 2021
Jack & The Beanstalk - (Co-director with Estelle Van Warmello, also Script Developer & Dramaturg to writer Lyndsay Maples) Hereford Courtyard, 2021.
Nominee for 2022 British Pantomime Awards, for Best Show & Best Script
A.L.I.C.E. In Wanderlust - Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, British Youth Music Theatre, 2019
Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm? Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, London, 2019
Nursery Crimes - (Co-written & Co-directed with Kate Golledge), Singapore Repertory Theatre, 2018
Children of the New Forest - (Written by Caroline Wigmore & Jen Green) Barbican Theatre, Plymouth, British Youth Music Theatre, 2017
Charlottes Web - (Written by EB White, Co-directed with Kate Golledge) Singapore Repertory Theatre, 2017.
The Straits Times Theatre Award Nominee 2017 for Best Play for Young People.
Maelstrom - Legends of the Underworld - Aberdeen International Festival, British Youth Music Theatre, 2016
The Midnight Flower Press - Barbican Theatre, Plymouth, British Youth Music Theatre, 2015
Freak or Unique - Haringey Shed & Upswing Circus, London, 2014
Vortex - Edinburgh, British Youth Music Theatre, 2014
Radio Director Credits
Giving - (Written by Gill Parsons), Feral Productions 2021 Funded by Arts Council England
Workshops (Writer/Director)
Demons - (written by Neil Gaiman) RichMix London, Lowdown Scratch Night
Storms - ‘Water On The Moon’ Festival, Ruby In The Dust, Menier Gallery
Bertie Brown’s Bit’n’Bob Shop - The British Museum
Texas Rose - Arts Theatre, London
The dark dark… - Theatre503, London
How to Save The World - British Youth Music Theatre
A Drug Called Love - British Youth Music Theatre
The Forest - British Youth Music Theatre
Lullaby of Broadway - British Youth Music Theatre
Sleepy Hollow - Edinburgh, British Youth Music Theatre
Ellis is a UK based director, writer, devisor, lyricist and theatre maker. Originally from Worcester, he trained at the Guildford School of Acting, and trains regularly as a member of the Authentic Artist Collective in London, exploring his passion for collaborative, ensemble-based theatre making.
Current Theatre Director & Writer Credits
PlayMakers - (Co written & Co-directed with Kate Golledge), The Little Company, Singapore Repertory Theatre, (Currently Touring 2022-)
Stranger Sings - The Parody Musical! - (Written by Jonathan Hogue) London Premier, The Vaults, 2022 OFFIE NOMINATED x 3
Phoenix Rising - UK & Australian Tour, Winsen Productions 2021-
Beauty & The Beast - (Co-directed with Estelle Van Warmello, Script Developer & Dramaturg to writer Lyndsay Maples) Hereford Courtyard, 2022
Other Theatre Director & Writer Credits
Nightshade - Bridewell Theatre London, 2021
Jack & The Beanstalk - (Co-director with Estelle Van Warmello, also Script Developer & Dramaturg to writer Lyndsay Maples) Hereford Courtyard, 2021.
Nominee for 2022 British Pantomime Awards, for Best Show & Best Script
A.L.I.C.E. In Wanderlust - Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, British Youth Music Theatre, 2019
Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm? Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, London, 2019
Nursery Crimes - (Co-written & Co-directed with Kate Golledge), Singapore Repertory Theatre, 2018
Children of the New Forest - (Written by Caroline Wigmore & Jen Green) Barbican Theatre, Plymouth, British Youth Music Theatre, 2017
Charlottes Web - (Written by EB White, Co-directed with Kate Golledge) Singapore Repertory Theatre, 2017.
The Straits Times Theatre Award Nominee 2017 for Best Play for Young People.
Maelstrom - Legends of the Underworld - Aberdeen International Festival, British Youth Music Theatre, 2016
The Midnight Flower Press - Barbican Theatre, Plymouth, British Youth Music Theatre, 2015
Freak or Unique - Haringey Shed & Upswing Circus, London, 2014
Vortex - Edinburgh, British Youth Music Theatre, 2014
Radio Director Credits
Giving - (Written by Gill Parsons), Feral Productions 2021 Funded by Arts Council England
Workshops (Writer/Director)
Demons - (written by Neil Gaiman) RichMix London, Lowdown Scratch Night
Storms - ‘Water On The Moon’ Festival, Ruby In The Dust, Menier Gallery
Bertie Brown’s Bit’n’Bob Shop - The British Museum
Texas Rose - Arts Theatre, London
The dark dark… - Theatre503, London
How to Save The World - British Youth Music Theatre
A Drug Called Love - British Youth Music Theatre
The Forest - British Youth Music Theatre
Lullaby of Broadway - British Youth Music Theatre
Sleepy Hollow - Edinburgh, British Youth Music Theatre
