Carrie Cracknell
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Carrie Cracknell is a British theatre director and has been Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre, London in Notting Hill since 2007.
where she was president of The Nottingham New Theatre. She later studied Directing at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
in Glasgow.
She is married and has one daughter. She lives in London.
, toured to The Ohio Theatre, New York before transferring to Battersea Arts Centre
in London. After graduating from The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
, she started working in Scotland and staged work at Tron Theatre
in Glasgow and at Traverse Theatre
in Edinburgh. She then went on to train at The National Theatre
Studio and assisted director Katie Mitchell
.
In 2007, Cracknell and Natalie Abrahami became joint Artistic Directors of the Gate Theatre, London in Notting Hill, London, UK. There Cracknell has become known for her work blending contemporary dance with theatre and for reinterpretations of classic international plays. Cracknell's first dance/theatre show, I AM FALLING was nominated for a Southbank Show Award in the dance category in 2009.
BREATHING IRREGULAR – 2009/2010
HEDDA – 2008
ARMAGEDDON – 2008
I AM FALLING – 2008 (Gate Theatre and Sadler’s Wells) Nominated for Southbank Show Award
THE SEXUAL NEUROSES OF OUR PARENTS - 2007
Elsewhere
DOLLS - 2009 (National Theatre of Scotland
)
STACY - 2005 (Tron Theatre
)
BROKEN ROAD - 2005 (British Council Showcase, BAC
) Fringe First Award
A MOBILE THRILLER - 2004/2005 (Site Specific for The Traverse, BAC, Harbourfront Toronto, Bristol Old Vic, National
Tour and British Council Showcase) Herald Angel Award
DEATH AND THE CITY - 2004 (Tron Theatre
)
THE HUSH – 2000/2002 ( BAC
, Ohio Theatre New York)
MACBETH - 2002 (Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham)
Background
Cracknell was born in Carlisle and was raised in Oxford by her parents, an academic and a head teacher. She read History at the University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
where she was president of The Nottingham New Theatre. She later studied Directing at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a conservatoire of music, drama, and dance in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Educational Association, it is the busiest performing arts venue in Scotland...
in Glasgow.
She is married and has one daughter. She lives in London.
Career
Cracknell set up Hush Productions in 2000, with the producer James Erskine, whilst studying at Nottingham University. Their first production The Hush (2000), which starred Ruth Wilson (actress)Ruth Wilson (actress)
Ruth Wilson is an English actress, perhaps best known for her performance in the title role of Jane Eyre.-Early life and education:...
, toured to The Ohio Theatre, New York before transferring to Battersea Arts Centre
Battersea Arts Centre
The Battersea Arts Centre is a performance space near Clapham Junction in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth that specialises in music and theatre productions.-History:...
in London. After graduating from The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a conservatoire of music, drama, and dance in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Educational Association, it is the busiest performing arts venue in Scotland...
, she started working in Scotland and staged work at Tron Theatre
Tron Theatre
The Tron Theatre is located at the corner of Trongate and Chisholm Street, in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland.From its early years as a theatre club, the Tron has grown into a thriving multi-faceted venue...
in Glasgow and at Traverse Theatre
Traverse Theatre
The Traverse Theatre is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded in 1963.The Traverse Theatre commissions and develops new plays or adaptations from contemporary playwrights. It also presents a large number of productions from visiting companies from across the UK. These include new plays,...
in Edinburgh. She then went on to train at The National Theatre
Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre in London is one of the United Kingdom's two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company...
Studio and assisted director Katie Mitchell
Katie Mitchell
Katrina Jane Mitchell OBE is an English theatre director. She is an Associate of the Royal National Theatre.-Life and career:Mitchell was raised in Hermitage, Berkshire and educated at Oakham School. Upon leaving Oakham she went up to Magdalen College, Oxford to read English...
.
In 2007, Cracknell and Natalie Abrahami became joint Artistic Directors of the Gate Theatre, London in Notting Hill, London, UK. There Cracknell has become known for her work blending contemporary dance with theatre and for reinterpretations of classic international plays. Cracknell's first dance/theatre show, I AM FALLING was nominated for a Southbank Show Award in the dance category in 2009.
Theatre credits
At The Gate Theatre, LondonBREATHING IRREGULAR – 2009/2010
HEDDA – 2008
ARMAGEDDON – 2008
I AM FALLING – 2008 (Gate Theatre and Sadler’s Wells) Nominated for Southbank Show Award
THE SEXUAL NEUROSES OF OUR PARENTS - 2007
Elsewhere
DOLLS - 2009 (National Theatre of Scotland
National Theatre of Scotland
The National Theatre of Scotland is a theatre company established in February 2006. The company performs in a wide range of venues including theatres, halls and found spaces across Scotland....
)
STACY - 2005 (Tron Theatre
Tron Theatre
The Tron Theatre is located at the corner of Trongate and Chisholm Street, in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland.From its early years as a theatre club, the Tron has grown into a thriving multi-faceted venue...
)
BROKEN ROAD - 2005 (British Council Showcase, BAC
BAC
- Arts and entertainment :* Batman: Arkham City, a 2011 video game* Battersea Arts Centre, London, England, United Kingdom* Benedicta Arts Center, St...
) Fringe First Award
A MOBILE THRILLER - 2004/2005 (Site Specific for The Traverse, BAC, Harbourfront Toronto, Bristol Old Vic, National
Tour and British Council Showcase) Herald Angel Award
DEATH AND THE CITY - 2004 (Tron Theatre
Tron Theatre
The Tron Theatre is located at the corner of Trongate and Chisholm Street, in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland.From its early years as a theatre club, the Tron has grown into a thriving multi-faceted venue...
)
THE HUSH – 2000/2002 ( BAC
BAC
- Arts and entertainment :* Batman: Arkham City, a 2011 video game* Battersea Arts Centre, London, England, United Kingdom* Benedicta Arts Center, St...
, Ohio Theatre New York)
MACBETH - 2002 (Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham)