Co-artistic director Liam Steel has gained
an international reputation as one of Britain's
leading physical theatre practitioners.
Liam has directed, choreographed or performed with all of the foremost physical theatre companies in this country, including Complicité, Volcano Theatre Company, Nigel Charnock & Company and David Glass Ensemble.
He is probably most widely recognised for his work with Frantic Assembly — for whom he directed and choreographed four productions — and with DV8 Physical Theatre, where he was a core member for eight years, working as a performer, assistant director and designer. During his time with DV8 he worked on five international tours and the Emmy-winning film Enter Achilles.
Liam also has extensive experience as a director and choreographer in the repertory sector. His experience includes work with the Royal National Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Birmingham Rep, Northampton Theatre Royal, The Royal Court, Manchester Royal Exchange, The RSC, and five productions at the Library Theatre, Manchester.
• Awarded Best Production, 2005 Dublin International Theatre Fesival,
for his production of Knots for CoisCeim Dance Theatre.
• Awarded a Herald Angel for Outstanding Achievement,
2004 Edinburgh International Festival, for his work on Strictly Dandia for Tamasha Theatre Company
