KEN McCLYMONT
★★★★ Breaking the Fourth Wall ★★★★Theatre T ★★★★Sardines Magazine ★★★★ayoungertheare
Directed and designed A SMALL HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by Chris Lee at the Museum of Comedy Theatre, London with Laura Pradeslka and Alan Turkington, 2019
Directed and designed A SMALL HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by Chris Lee at the Tabard Theatre, London with Laura Pradelka and Jaymes Sygrove 2018
Directed I AM OF IRELAND by Seamus Finnegan at the Old Red Lion Theatre, London 2018
'An epic piece of theatre...smashes stereotypes in a most satisfying way' Londongrip★★★★Mytheatremates ★★★★LondonLoveCulture★★★★CloseUpCulture
Directed MONTAGU by Greg Freeman at the Tabard Theatre, London
'Perfectly balances comedy and philosophical discussion' ★★★★Arthur’s Seat Review 'Freeman’s bonkers, off-the-wall take on things makes his plays very special and worth watching' ChiswickW4.com
Directed THE POETRY OF EXILE by Peter Hamilton, White Bear Theatre, London 2017
'Sublime. Essentially perfect' ★★★★Arthur’s Seat Review
Directed SWALLOWS & AMAZONS for ALRA North, November 2016
Directed SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE INVISIBLE THING by Greg Freeman, Tabard Theatre, London. June 2016
'Absolutely peerless direction....highly respectful satire....exceptional' Remotegoat.com★★★★
'Enjoyable....great direction....excellent' LondonTheatre1★★★★
'Truly innovative....fantastic acting, direction.....wonderful' The Upcoming★★★★
Designed Eddie Elks' BOTALLACK O'CLOCK at the Old Red Lion Theatre, London Jan. 2016. Nominated Best Design
Directed and designed the world premiere of Greg Freeman's EMPTY VESSELSat the Rosemary Branch, London. Sept.2015
★★★★Remotegoat★★★★Londontheatre1.com
Directed YOU CAN STILL MAKE A KILLINGby Nicholas Pierpan at ALRA, London. May 2015
Re-staging of MUGS ARROWSBike Shed Theatre, Exeter & Old Red Lion, London - Sept 2013 & June 2014 with Third Man Theatre. Re-directed and restaged 2015 and toured Stephen Joseph Theatre, Derby Playhouse, Nottingham Playhouse & Buxton Opera and the Old Red Lion, London
Directed and designedDOGSTAR by Greg Freeman at the Tabard Theatre London November 2013
'A glorious
'Beautifully and intelligently written it's a dark comedy that is genuinely funny'The Upcoming
Directed MUGS ARROWS by Eddie Elks, produced by Third Man Theatre at the BikeShed Theatre, Exeter September 2013
★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★
Directed & designed NO PICNIC by Greg Freeman at the Tabard, Rosemary Branch
‘Batshit mental king of the dark fringe Freeman returns with a richly allegorical play about a teddy bears’ picnic gone very wrong.........Gleefully bizarre....masterfully
Directed and
'A wonderful demonstration of how differently a play can be presented' BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Directed and designedBEAK STREET by Greg Freeman at the Tabard Theatre, London May 2010 ★★★★TIME OUTCritics' Choice
Directed and designed ENTERTAINING STRANGERS by David Edgar at ALRA London March 2010
Directed REGOLITH by Chris Lee at the Finborough Theatre, London January 2010
Directed and designed DOIG THE MUSICAL WITH NO SINGING, NO DANCING AND VERY LITTLE MUSIC by Greg Freeman at the Tabard Theatre, London
'Bonkers and quite brilliant' ★★★★TIME OUT 'Play of the Week' and Critics' Choice
Directed and designed THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller at Bellairs Playhouse for Guildford School of Acting
DesignedLOST IN THOUGHTby Roanna Dalziel at The Hen & Chickens Theatre for Pinot Productions
Artistic Director of the GSA Conservatoire Fringe Season, Guildford 2004, 05, 06, 07— Duties include: play selection, mentoring directors and stage management students.
BEAK STREET by Greg Freeman at the Tabard Theatre, London May 2010
TIME OUT CRITICS' CHOICE★★★★
DOIG THE MUSICAL WITH NO SINGING, NO DANCING AND VERY LITTLE MUSIC
by Greg Freeman at the Tabard Theatre, London
TIME OUT CRITICS' CHOICE and PLAY OF THE WEEK ★★★★
REGOLITH by Chris Lee at the Finborough Theatre, London January 2010
ENTERTAINING STRANGERS by David Edgar at ALRA, London March 2010
A NIGHT OUT by Harold Pinter
Guildford School of Acting at the Electric Theatre, Guildford May 2008
PUNISHMENT WITHOUT REVENGE by Lope De Vega
Guildford School of Acting at the Bellairs Playhouse, Guildford November 2007
SPITE THE FACE by Greg Freeman
New End Theatre & Underbelly Caves Edinburgh & London August 2006
ICE CREAM & HOT FUDGE by Caryl Churchill
Guildford School of Acting at the Wimbledon Studio London May 2006
ROAD by Jim Cartwright
Guildford School of Acting at the Bellairs Playhouse Guildford March 2006
THE COMING OF GOWF AND OTHER GOLFING TALES by P. G. Wodehouse adaptor/dir
Edinburgh August 2005 PGilded Balloon
' BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE A sure-fire hit‘
KATHMANDU by Greg Freeman
Pleasance Dome Edinburgh August 2004
‘McClymont’s swirling direction is assured and brisk’ ★★★★SCOTSMAN
SLAP by Knight, Smiley & McClymont
The Stand Glasgow March 2004 World Premiere
KATHMANDU by Greg Freeman
Menier Theatre London November 2003 World Premiere
HOTEL PARADISO by Georges Feydeau
Mountview Theatre London June 2003
BURNING BRIGHT by Seamus Finnegan
Soho Theatre London April 2003 World Premiere
WAITING FOR THE ANGELS by Seamus Finnegan
Old Red Lion September 2002 World Premiere
‘Not an easy watch, nor should it be…Exemplary, excellent’
MURDER IN by Seamus Finnegan
May 2002 World
'Wonderful…plenty of laughs…riveting' STAGE
BLOODY POETRY by Howard Brenton
Guildford School of Acting at the Bellerby Theatre Guildford January 2002
THE TIMEKEEPERS by Dan Clancy
November 2001 World PremierePOld Red Lion
‘McClymont makes his points subtly but forcefully...quietly overpowering’ TIME OUT
THE COMING OF GOWF & OTHER GOLFING TALES by P. G. Wodehouse adapt/dir
May 2001 World PremierePOld Red Lion
INDEPENDENT‘Charming…touching…splendid
DIASPORA JIGS by Seamus Finnegan
May 2001 World Premiere
‘Generous, humane...well judged and engagingly performed’ TIME OUT
SANTA’S WAR STARS IN SPACE writer/director
Dec. 2000 World PremierePOld Red Lion
A CHASTE MAID IN CHEAPSIDE by Thomas Middleton
September 2000POld Red Lion
‘Innovative…impressive…infectious…highly inventive hilarity’ TIME OUT
THE ARRANGEMENT by Hana Azulay-Hasfari and Michal Vered
April 2000 British PremierePOld Red Lion
‘A powerful piece TIME OUT
CELEBS by Sam Tilley & Ben Smith
Old Red Lion May 2000 World Premiere
LIFE AFTER LIFE by Seamus Finnegan
April 2000 World PremierePOld Red Lion
‘A touching vision, hauntingly performed… deserving’ TIME OUT
DANNY BOY by Roy Smiles
Palace Theatre Westcliff February 2000
‘Full of quality’ SOUTHEND OBSERVER
ASSOCIATES writer / director
February 2000 World Premiere
‘Top bollocks’ TIME OUT
COME DANCING by Sam Tilley
Old Red Lion September 1999 World Premiere
‘Masterful direction’ WHAT’S ON
THE TRILOGY by Michael Smiley
Riverside Studios London October 1999
‘See this’ OBSERVER
THE PARTING GLASS by Michael Smiley
Assembly Rooms Edinburgh August 1999 World Premiere
‘Very special’ ★★★★SCOTSMAN
‘Perfect…unforgettable magic’ ★★★★GUARDIAN
‘Powerful’ TIMES
‘Leaves you enchanted’ PICK OF THE DAY- INDEPENDENT
‘Grabs you’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
EAT THE ENEMY by Chris Lee
April 1999 World Premiere
‘A spectacular production’ PLAYS INTERNATIONAL
THREESOME by Laurence Pritchard
Old Red Lion January 1999 World Premiere
‘Compelling’★★★★GUARDIAN
‘Excellent’ TIME OUT
RE-CYCLING by Michael Smiley
Gilded Balloon Theatre Edinburgh August 1998 World Premiere
‘A fascinating piece’ ★★★★GUARDIAN
THE AMBER ROOM by Michael Black
World Premiere March 1998POld Red Lion
‘A frantic comedy’ NEWS OF THE WORLD
REDEMPTION by Michael Skelly
Old Red Lion October 1997
‘Absolutely gripping’ WHAT’S ON
GRAVE PLOTS by David Kane
August 1997POld Red Lion
‘Triumph’ TIMES
‘Crisply directed’ ★★★★HIGHBURY & ISL. EXPRESS
BLACK DOVE by Robin Keys
May 1997 World PremierePOld Red Lion
‘McClymont’s watertight direction’ PLAYS INTERNATIONAL
GOLDEN OWN GOAL by Paul Pavitt
Old Red Lion February 1997 World Premiere
’10/11’ MATCH OF THE DAY
‘Great good TIMES
AFTERS by K. Carney
August 1996PGilded Balloon Theatre Edinburgh
★★★★LIST
‘Ones to see’ INDEPENDENT
HUMMINGBIRD by Chris Lee
June 1996 World PremierePOld Red Lion
‘Wonderful’ ISLINGTON GAZETTE
SANTA STOLE MY GIRO by K. Carney
Old Red Lion P December 1995 World Premiere
‘You’ll love it’ TIME OUT
‘Brilliant’ INDEPENDENT
‘Winningly winsome’ TIMES
UNTIL DAVE…! by Julian Perkins
Old Red Lion September 1995World Premiere
‘Spirited ensemble job’ TIME OUT
AFTERS by K. Carney
London October 1995PBattersea Arts Centre
‘I WISH I’D SEEN THAT’
THE BOYS OF SUMMER by Roy Smiles
Old Red Lion July 1995 World Premiere
‘Spirited direction’ WHAT’S ON
SUNDAY TIMESStaggeringly assured’‘
AFTERS by K. Carney
Old Red Lion P March 1995 World Premiere
TIME OUT CRITICS CHOICE
‘Realistic direction’ TIMES
‘Sure direction’ HAM & HIGH
END OF THE ROUND by Glen Neath
Old Red Lion August 1994 World Premiere
‘Chilling’ TIME OUT
POLITICS IN THE PARK by Iain Heggie
Tour-Spring 1993 Tron, Glasgow & Edinburgh Fringe Autumn 1993
‘Superb…brilliant…a comic treat’ THE HERALD
‘ Superb…tremendous…hilarious’ GUARDIAN
‘Hilarious’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
THE SEX COMEDIES by Iain Heggie
Edinburgh Fringe Autumn 1993PWatermans Art Centre
‘Sure direction by McClymont’ SCOTSMAN
‘Directed with great variety’ TIME OUT
STRAIGHT TAILED BILL by Tim Blackwell
Old Red Lion August 1993 World Premiere
WON BEST DIRECTOR AWARD LONDON NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 1992 – JANUARY 1994SCOTTISH ARTS COUNCIL TRAINEE DIRECTOR
Based at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow under the aegis of Michael Boyd (Artistic Director - Royal Shakespeare Company) Assistant Director credits include: MACBETH – Tron/Mayfest/Dundee Rep Production Forbes Masson’s musical pantomimes SNOW WHITE at the Tron Theatre and CINDERELLA at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh – December 1993
JACK’S OUT by Danny Miller
London August 1992PBush Theatre
‘McClymont directs neatly’ GUARDIAN
‘McClymont’s direction neatly turns the screw’ TIMES
RAT PLAY by Michael Skelly
Old Red Lion February 1992 World Premiere
‘Excellent’ TIME OUT
‘Humorous and ultimately horrific’ IRISH WORLD
THE SLAB BOYS by John Byrne
Old Red Lion P August 1991
‘ McClymont summons memorable performances’ TIME OUT CRITICS CHOICE
‘McClymont’s excellent production’
WHAT’S ON RECOMMENDS No.1
‘A joy’ CITY LIMIT RECOMMENDS
WON BEST PRODUCTION OF A COMEDY AWARD Charrington London Fringe Awards
THE RISING OF THE MOON by James Doherty
Old Red Lion P February 1991 World Premiere
‘Enthralling’ TIME OUT
‘Great’ WHAT’S ON
‘McClymont draws gestures, tensions and tones of truth’ TIMES
