NATHAN CURRY
THEATRE DIRECTOR
PRODUCTIONS
Productions 2003-2023
Below are the productions Nathan has directed for Tangled Feet, as Associate Director of The Bush & Greenwich&Docklands International Festival and as a freelancer. The work ranges from new plays, innovative adaptations of classics, youth theatre, outdoor theatre, participation projects and international work.
BELONGINGS
Tangled Feet
Touring, 2023-25
"So much more than theatre, Belongings is an outlet for therapy, a joyful celebration of childhood play, an articulation of resilience and a message that children in care can find their place in the world." Everything Theatre ****
Nominated 2 Off West
End Awards
MURMURATIONS
By Steve Waters & Tangled Feet
Touring, 2021-2023
“This remarkable company lead us on a deeply valuable journey through our times."
The Scotsman
THAT PARKING SHOW
Tangled Feet
Touring 2017-19
“Smart slapstick fun; amusing and unexpectedly touching. Accessible clever popular entertainment." Donald Heutera
CARE
Tangled Feet
Watford Palace Theatre, 2015
"rich, textured imagery"
The Guardian
CUCKOO
By Suhalya el Bushra
Unicorn Theatre, 2014
"The best show I have seen at the Unicorn in 8 years" A Younger Theatre
BURNTWATER
Tangled Feet
Spalding, 2014
"Wonderfully brought the whole town toegther"
Lincolnshire Guardian
IGNORANCE / JAHILIYAHH
By Steve Waters
Hampstead Theatre, 2012
"intensity of the performances that has you sitting on the edge of your seat." God is in the TV Zine
LITTLE PLATOONS
By Steve Waters
Bush Theatre, 2011
“Superb performances all round in Curry’s sparky production.” The Evening Standard
POP UP PERFORMANCE SHOP
Tangled Feet
Touring 2021-24
HALF LIFE
Tangled Feet
Touring 2019-20
"such a brilliant blueprint that brought community members together who would ordinarily never cross paths." The Authentic Project
FACTORY RESET
Tangled Feet, Pirates of the Carabina, Revellers
Hat Factory re-opening, 2019
COLLECTIVE ENDEAVOUR
Tangled Feet
Opening Ceremony Rugby World Cup Leeds site
BUTTERFLIES
Tangled Feet & Half Moon,
Touring, 2017-23
"Shines a light on the challenging circumstances many young people are in... a truly transformative experience.” Children's Theatre Review
EMERGENCY
Tangled Feet
Touring, 2016
NEED A LITTLE HELP
Tangled Feet and Half Moon, 2015-19
"a cohesive, innovative, involving piece of storytelling.” Children’s Theatre Review
GREAT NORTH RUN OPENING CEREMONY
Newcastle, 2014
Assistant Director
ALL THAT IS SOLID MELTS INTO AIR
Tangled Feet
GDIF/National Theatre 2011-12
"the masters of physical theatre" The Independent
LIBYAN STREET THEATRE
National Theatre of Libya, Tripoli, 2013
FIXER
By Lydia Adetunji
HighTide Festival, 2009
"It has all the ingredients needed to hold an audience; good story, good characters, salutary lesson on human nature
East Anglian Daily Times
THE ACTUAL HOUSE
By Nick Wright
Southwark Playhouse, 2009
As part of Nabokov Present Tense
AS YOU WERE
The BRIT School Bridge Company
Edinburgh Fringe, 2008
"A superb theatrical success" Broadway Baby
THE CELLS
Tangled Feet
Stratford Town Hall, 2010
YA GET ME?
By Ashmeed Sohoye
Old Vic New Voices
Schools Tour, 2007
THE CROSSING
Tangled Feet
Imagine Watford Festival, 2014
ONE MILLION
Tangled Feet
GDIF/Brighton Festival 2013-14
"A spectacular allegory on youth unemployment" Time Out
SHEPHERD TONE
Tangled Feet and Polly Stenham
Nabokov Arts Club at BAC, 2011
THE HIDE
Tangled Feet
Touring, 2011-2012 Gi20 Audience and Judges Award
ICONFESS
Tangled Feet
Touring, 2010
"This is a smart, provocative and moving gem of a show” allthefestivals.com
HOME
Tangled Feet
Touring, 2009-2012
"a glimpse of magic" The Guardian
ROMEO & JULET
The BRIT School Bridge Company
Wimbledon Theatre Studio, 2009
SHOWTIME
Tangled Feet
Nabokov Arts Club, 2009
GAME
Tangled Feet, 2007-9
"Nathan Curry focuses the vision beautifully" The Stage
1984
Adapted by Mathew Dunster
Lyric Hammersmith Youth Theatre
LOST PROPERTY
Tangled Feet, 2004-6
Edinburgh Fringe/Tour
“the most original and accessible physical company working in the
UK today” The Stage Nominated The Stage Awards Best Ensemble
ONE MILE AWAY
By Kat Joyce
Promenade Theatre, Elephant and Castle, 2009
BUFONIDAE
By Bryony Lavery
Bush Theatre, 2008
WEAPONS OF HAPPINESS
By Howard Brenton
Finborough Theatre, 2008
"ingeniously staged" The Guardian
EMILYS KITCHEN
Tangled Feet, 2006-8
“a pleasure to behold”
The Scotsman
CATCHING DUST
Tangled Feet, 2003-5
Edinburgh Fringe/Tour
“Defining the future of theatre” The Scotsman LOST Theatre Festival Best Director Award