David Gilmore (theatre director)

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David Gilmore
Born (1945-12-07) 7 December 1945 (age 78)
London, England
EducationAlleyn's School, Dulwich, Cheltenham Grammar School
SpouseFiona Mollison
Children3

David Gilmore is a British theatre director. He has directed many productions in London’s West End, as well as other theatres throughout the country and abroad. He was also artistic director of the Watermill Theatre, Berkshire,[1][2] the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton,[3] and the St James Theatre, London.[4][5][6][7] He is married to actress Fiona Mollison.

Career[edit]

Gilmore was appointed artistic director of the Watermill Theatre, Berkshire, in 1976, and remained there for three years.[1] He was then appointed artistic director of the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, where he remained for five years.[3] He was artistic director of the St James Theatre, built to replace the Westminster Theatre after it was demolished in 2002. He left the role in 2013.[4][5][6][7]

UK Productions[edit]

During his time at the Nuffield, Gilmore directed productions of The Tempest[8] and The Merchant of Venice,[9] as well as Uncle Vanya, Summer and Smoke,[10] Candida, and Hedda Gabler.[9] He also directed works by Christopher Hampton, Michael Frayn, Frank Wedekind, Terrence Rattigan and Noel Coward.[11]

Gilmore has directed many West End productions, including Lend Me a Tenor[12][13][9] and Daisy Pulls It Off,[14][15][16][17] both at the Gielgud Theatre, and The Hired Man.[18][9][19] Other London productions include The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui starring Griff Rhys Jones, Chapter Two at the Queens starring Sharon Gless and Tom Conte,[20][21][22][23] A Swell Party at the Vaudeville,[24][25] the award-winning Defending the Caveman,[26][27] and the Dominion production of Grease[28][29][30] and subsequent worldwide productions. Other West End productions include Radio Times, Beyond Reasonable Doubt starring Frank Finlay,[31][32] and Sinatra at the London Palladium.[33][34][35]

He directed Sir Anthony Quayle in Dandy Dick, Machiavelli’s Mandragola at the National Theatre,[36] Cavalcade at the Chichester Festival Theatre,[37] and The Winter's Tale for the Regents Park Theatre.[38]

London Fringe productions include Jane Clegg at the Finborough,[39] and Crimes of the Heart at the King’s Head. Gilmore also directed the final tour of Harvey and the Wallbangers, as well as national tours of Noises Off[40][41] and Steel Magnolias.[42][43][44]

Overseas Productions[edit]

Overseas productions include the Australian productions of Grease,[45][46] Song and Dance,[9] Footloose,[9] and Happy Days at the Sydney SuperDome[47][48].European productions include French operetta La Haut at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris and Théâtre des Célestins in Lyon,[49][50] Hair at the Palais Des Sports (also Paris),[51] and Glengarry Glen Ross at the Royal Flemish Theatre in Brussels.[9] Gilmore also staged As You Like It at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater[52] and Gas Light at the Mirvish Theatre Toronto.[53][54]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "The Watermill Celebrates 50 Years of Producing Theatre and Three London Transfers in 2017".
  2. ^ "The Watermill Theatre - History".
  3. ^ a b "Representation of Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, by Gilmore, 1983". 1983.
  4. ^ a b "Big drama in small spaces". 22 August 2012.
  5. ^ a b "New Theatre Complex to Open in London's Victoria, on Site of Former Westminster Theatre". 9 February 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Bully Boy, St James Theatre". 20 September 2012.
  7. ^ a b "London's St James theatre loses its artistic and executive directors". 7 November 2013.
  8. ^ "Production of the Tempest | Theatricalia".
  9. ^ a b c d e f g "Artistic director of St James Theatre David Gilmore steps down". 6 November 2013.
  10. ^ "#FinboroughForFree: Jane Clegg – Finborough Theatre".
  11. ^ "Chichester Festival Theatre Production Archive, 1985".
  12. ^ "Production of Lend Me a Tenor | Theatricalia".
  13. ^ "'It was ahead of its time.' Director David Gilmore tells us about reviving Jane Clegg at Finborough Theatre". 5 April 2019.
  14. ^ "Daisy Pulls It Off Is Back On the London Stage". 26 April 2002.
  15. ^ "Hannah Yelland to Star in London's Daisy Pulls It Off". 8 March 2002.
  16. ^ "Gilmore Pulls It Off in London". 5 March 2002.
  17. ^ "Daisy Gets Pulled Off London Stage Early". 27 May 2002.
  18. ^ "'It was ahead of its time.' Director David Gilmore tells us about reviving Jane Clegg at Finborough Theatre". 5 April 2019.
  19. ^ "Musicals: Works - Howard Goodall".
  20. ^ "Production of the Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Theatricalia".
  21. ^ "1987: Fırst West End London Revival with Griff Rhys Jones". 7
  22. ^ "Simon Says Chapter Two". 13 May 1996.
  23. ^ "Onstage in London -- April". 27 March 1996.
  24. ^ "Cole Porter / A Swell Party".
  25. ^ "A Swell Party - 1991 Original London Cast".
  26. ^ "Gordon Craig Theatre, brochure for April-August 2001".
  27. ^ "Defending the Caveman | Theatricalia".
  28. ^ "London Grease Revival Opens Aug. 8". 8 August 2007.
  29. ^ "Grease Changes Theatres in London". 5 October 2001.
  30. ^ "Grease Plays Paris' Palais des Sports". 10 November 1999.
  31. ^ "Production of Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Theatricalia".
  32. ^ "Production of Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Theatricalia".
  33. ^ "Sinatra the Man & His Music – London Palladium | Musical Theatre Review".
  34. ^ "Sinatra the Man & His Music at the London Palladium – exclusive images | Musical Theatre Review".
  35. ^ "Sinatra the Man & His Music at the London Palladium – cast and creative team announced | Musical Theatre Review".
  36. ^ "Production of Mandragola | Theatricalia".
  37. ^ "A stage play with a cast of hundreds - UPI Archives".
  38. ^ "LOCANTRO Theatre Programmes" (PDF). f
  39. ^ "'It was ahead of its time.' Director David Gilmore tells us about reviving Jane Clegg at Finborough Theatre". 5 April 2019.
  40. ^ "Noises off". 30 September 2008.
  41. ^ "Noises off, King's Theatre, Glasgow". 24 September 2008.
  42. ^ "VIEW".
  43. ^ "Review: Steel Magnolias, Theatre Royal, Newcastle". 29 May 2012.
  44. ^ "Bittersweet comedy with Steel Magnolias". 29 March 2012.
  45. ^ "All Star Grease to Tour Australia". 10 February 1998.
  46. ^ "David Gilmore". 14 December 2014.
  47. ^ "Mr C And His Crew Paint Newcastle's Skies Blue", Newcastle Herald, 8 October 1999
  48. ^ Clarke, Chelsea (15 October 1999), "Happy days are big.", Daily Telegraph
  49. ^ "Grease Plays Paris' Palais des Sports". 10 November 1999.
  50. ^ "La Haut (Up There) Follows Operetta Trend in France, July 10". 27 May 1998.
  51. ^ "The world famous musical Hair directed by David Gilmore will be back in Paris at the Palais des Sports from March 12 until April 18". 11 March 2004.
  52. ^ "As You Like It, 6 December - 6 March 2011".
  53. ^ "Review - Gaslight - David Mirvish, Toronto - Christopher Hoile".
  54. ^ "Unique Theatrical Transformation Will House Gaslight Featuring "Game of Thrones" Stars". 5 November 2015.
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