Omni-Science
Brick by Brick, Humber Street and Hessle Road in Hull (2019)
Director
I have been directing theatre since 2014 and as a director, I am fascinated by live performance’s ability to transform public spaces. You might happen upon my work when you are out exploring your local area or doing your weekly shop. You might also find it housed in a theatre or your local community centre.
I am also always exploring different ways of integrating technology into my work. I have directed shows that have featured interactive live stream video, playing space invaders with a banana and, in my latest research project, I am learning how to start implementing augmented and virtual realities into my work. I am keen to find new ways that audiences can interact with the live medium.
I have also worked alongside events (Hanse International, Lord Mayors Parade) to help deliver character-focused experiences as part of a wider programme. and I have facilitated workshops for theatre companies, schools and community groups.
I always approach projects with enthusiasm and care whilst prioritising the welfare of the teams that I work with. If you need a director or facilitator for your upcoming project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Skills:
Keen eye for comedy
Creating work through devising and improvisation
Experience directing and performing in street theatre
Experience creating and facilitating workshops
Excellent organisational skills
Experienced theatre producer and artistic director
Enhanced DBS and full UK driving license
Training and Qualifications:
BA Hons English and Drama: First Class
Mental Health First Aid with MHFA England
Unconscious Bias training with CCQM Leeds for Learning
Cultural Responsiveness training with CCQM Leeds for Learning
For more information, check out my CV and production information below.
Directing Entering the Flesh Again, photo by Kerrie Marsh
Audiences from Omni-Science (2017)
GRIMM (2024)
Immersive theatre set in Grimsby with a story about its forgotten heritage, the families of fishermen and trawlers that made it.
GRIMM is set in 1961, Landing Day and the end of the first Cod War. With the threat of war looming over them, a fat wage packet and only three days to spend it, the men return to The Ship Disco. It will be 7 years between the triple trawler tragedy, 11 years before the second Cod War and 15 years before the fishing industry collapses in on itself all together.
Performed in Grimsby at Docks Beers and Coffee on the Docks and in Hull at Rayners Pub and the Polar Bear.
Creative:
Created and written by: Evangeline Henderson
Producer: Gina Ruffin, Lois Hall and Sugarpunch Productions
Assistant Director: Emma Gray
Stage Manager: Andy Ross
Dramaturg: Matthew May
Costume Designer: Natalie Young
Lighting Designer: Jess Brigham
Sound Designer: George Roberts
Fight Director: Neil Tattersall
Director: Jack Chamberlain
Videography and Photography: Isaac Johnson
Cast:
Jake Cooke
Sophie Clay
Christopher Finn
Evangeline Henderson
Matt Stathers
Adam Perrott
More info: https://www.sugarpunch.org/grimm2024
Virtual Horizons (2023)
Virtual Horizons combines virtual reality and live theatre to tell a climate story of hope and resilience.
Audiences experience the first part of the show in a virtual reality headset. During this they are transported to Hull in 2040 and, after taking their headsets off, they meet Margery who needs their help preparing for an incoming large scale flood event.
Audiences are invited to get involved in the performance. Through facilitated interaction, audiences help Margery by moving FloodSax, preparing flood toolkits and planting wildflowers which can then be taken home.
Virtual Horizons combines technology, liveness and hope to build a powerful community response to climate change.
Creative:
Writer: Maureen Lennon
VR Development Team: AVImmerse
Producer: Mark Ashmore
Assistant Director: Rosie Bowden
Deputy Stage Manager: Andy Ross
Dramaturg: Matthew May
Costume Designer: Natalie Young
Lighting Designer: Jessie Addinall
Sound Designer: George Roberts
Videography: Fly Girl Films
Photography: Anete Sooda
Created and directed by: Jack Chamberlain
Cast:
Margery: Josie Morley
VR voice over: Alice Beaumont
Singing voice: Hannah Huxley-Wright
Community co-creators:
Terry Sullivan, Ellie Mackay, Helen Everington, Natalia Driffil
Corrine Lawrence, Kate Macdonald, Meg Reedier, Graham Reedier, Jennifer Halliwell
Tanya Parkin, Dawn Sullivan, Chelsea Everington, Steve Dales, Sheila Cooper
Christine Crabb, Caroline Ullyart, Anne Lewsley, Christine Harrison
With thanks to HU4 Community Trust, Bransholme Chat and Timebank
GRIMM (2023)
Immersive theatre in Grimsby with a story about its forgotten heritage, the families of fishermen and trawlers that made it.
GRIMM is set in 1961, Landing Day and the end of the first Cod War. With the threat of war looming over them, a fat wage packet and only three days to spend it, the men return to The Ship Disco. It will be 7 years between the triple trawler tragedy, 11 years before the second Cod War and 15 years before the fishing industry collapses in on itself all together.
The world premiere production of Evangeline Henderson’s new play ‘Grimm’, performed in Grimsby at Docks Beers and The Barge.
Creative:
Created and written by: Evangeline Henderson
Producer: Gina Ruffin and Sugarpunch Productions
Stage Manager: Rosie Bowden
Dramaturg: Lois Hall
Artistic Mentorship: Christina Poulton
Historian: Brian Lavery
Fight Director: Neil Tattersall
Artist: Sam Wood
Director: Jack Chamberlain
Cast:
Jake Cooke
Sophie Clay
Christopher Finn
Evangeline Henderson
Sam Moody
Adam Perrott
Production photos by Jon Harvey
More info: https://www.sugarpunch.co.uk/grimm
Video Game R&D (2021)
A 3 week R&D period to explore the creation of a playable augmented reality musical, inspired by video games.
Creative:
Director and Producer: Jack Chamberlain
Video Game development lead: BetaJester
Composer and Musical Director: James Frewer
Writer: Maureen Lennon
Dramaturg: Joe Hakim
Cast:
Rachel Barnes
Alex
Oli Strong
With thanks to Wykeland for the use of their rehearsal space.
Omni-Science (2019)
An interactive family show that invites audiences to explore a comical glimpse of evolving smart tech‘s future via live stream video.
Performed on Humber Street and Bean Street Park, Hessle Road.
Creative:
Director and Producer: Jack Chamberlain
Co-written with: Joe Hakim
Production Manager: Victoria Copeland
Costume and set designer: Alex Bennett
Lighting Designer: Jose Tevar
Marketing Manager: Rich Sutherland
Cast:
Sinclair Strata: Matthew Cowan
Arnold: Andy Ross
The Omni-Unit: Jack Fielding
BSL interpretation: Dave Wycherley
Trailer filmed and edited by Fly Girl Films
Photos by EHDPhotography
Omni-Science comic trailers
Filmed and edited by Fly Girl Films
Directed by Jack Chamberlain and Jack Fielding
Storyboarded by Alex Bennett
Great Journeys Across the Sea (2018)
A new street theatre show inspired by Hull’s maritime history.
Co-created by Brick by Brick and Apus Productions
Performed in various locations around Hull
Creative:
Director and Producer: Jack Chamberlain
Costume: Liz Dees
Build: Charles Huckvale and Andy Ross
Composition: Charles Huckvale
Cast:
Andy Ross
Jack Fielding
Zoe Hughes
Trailer filmed and edited by Alex Brook
Entering the Flesh Again (2018)
Performed as part of New Year, New Work at Hull Truck Theatre Studio in 2018
Creative:
Director: Jack Chamberlain
Writer: Kerrie Marsh
Cast:
Lee Toomes
Luke Broughton
The Knight of the Burning Pestle (2015)
An abridged version of the fourth-wall breaking Jacobean comedy where the audience unexpectedly take to the stage.
Performed at Bestival Theatre Festival, Switzerland
Creative:
Director: Jack Chamberlain
Assistant Director: Jack Fielding
Written by Francis Beaumont
Cast:
Jack Fielding
Rachael Abbey
Tom Harrison
Alex Bennett
Cath Snowball
Andy Ross
Ben Cain
Lizi Perry
