Steven Dexter
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Steven Dexter is a theatre director and writer. Born in South Africa, he moved to London in 1984 and studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
.
, London.
His production of La Cava
(book by Dana Broccoli, lyrics by John Claflin, music by Laurence O'Keefe and Stephen Keeling
) transferred from the Churchill Theatre
, Bromley to the Victoria Palace Theatre
, London, in 2000, transferring to the Piccadilly Theatre
in 2001.
As a book writer, he co-wrote Maddie, (with Shaun McKenna
, music by Stephen Keeling
), produced by Kenny Wax Productions, which transferred to the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue in 1997 and he directed Romance! Romance!, which transferred to the Gielgud Theatre
, London, in the same year.
at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury. In Derby he directed the world premiere of The Pros, The Cons and a Screw in 2009. Also in 2009, he directed the world premiere of a new musical, Loserville: The Musical
for Youth Music Theatre: UK
, written by James Bourne
and Elliot Davis
.
Dexter worked extensively for the Habima Theatre, the Israeli National Theatre, directing Honk! (2000), Mary-Lou (2002), The Full Monty (2003), Shirley Valentine (2005) and High School Musical (2008). In Singapore he directed Forbidden City: Portrait of An Empress
(2002) (a collaboration with Stephen Clark and Dick Lee) and Fried Rice Paradise (2010).
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art is a leading British drama school in west London. LAMDA's president is Timothy West and its new principal is Joanna Read, who recently succeeded Peter James...
.
West End productions
In 2003 he directed both Peter Pan and The Pirates of Penzance, playing in repertoire at the Savoy TheatreSavoy Theatre
The Savoy Theatre is a West End theatre located in the Strand in the City of Westminster, London, England. The theatre opened on 10 October 1881 and was built by Richard D'Oyly Carte on the site of the old Savoy Palace as a showcase for the popular series of comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan,...
, London.
His production of La Cava
La Cava
La Cava is a musical with a book by Dana Broccoli, lyrics by John Claflin and Laurence O'Keefe, additional lyrics by Shaun McKenna and music by O'Keefe and Stephen Keeling....
(book by Dana Broccoli, lyrics by John Claflin, music by Laurence O'Keefe and Stephen Keeling
Stephen Keeling
Stephen Keeling is a British composer and musician who works predominantly in musical theatre.- Biographical details :Born in 1966 in Staffordshire, England, he trained at Goldsmith's College, University of London, gaining an honours degree in music...
) transferred from the Churchill Theatre
Churchill Theatre
The Churchill Theatre in Bromley, south east London was built by the London Borough of Bromley to designs by its borough architect's department.It is carefully integrated into the central library complex overlooking Church House Gardens and Library Gardens...
, Bromley to the Victoria Palace Theatre
Victoria Palace Theatre
Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster, opposite Victoria Station.-Origins:The theatre began life as a small concert room above the stables of the Royal Standard Hotel, a small hotel and tavern built in 1832 at what was then 522 Stockbridge...
, London, in 2000, transferring to the Piccadilly Theatre
Piccadilly Theatre
The Piccadilly Theatre is a West End theatre located at 16 Denman Street, behind Piccadilly Circus and adjacent to the Regent Palace Hotel, in the City of Westminster, England.-Early years:Built by Bertie Crewe and Edward A...
in 2001.
As a book writer, he co-wrote Maddie, (with Shaun McKenna
Shaun McKenna
Shaun McKenna is an English dramatist, lyricist and screenwriter.-Biography:Shaun studied at Maidstone Grammar School and the University of Bristol...
, music by Stephen Keeling
Stephen Keeling
Stephen Keeling is a British composer and musician who works predominantly in musical theatre.- Biographical details :Born in 1966 in Staffordshire, England, he trained at Goldsmith's College, University of London, gaining an honours degree in music...
), produced by Kenny Wax Productions, which transferred to the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue in 1997 and he directed Romance! Romance!, which transferred to the Gielgud Theatre
Gielgud Theatre
The Gielgud Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, London, at the corner of Rupert Street. The house currently has 889 seats on three levels.-History:...
, London, in the same year.
Other productions
He directed the world premiere and 2007 revival of the Olivier Award winning musical Honk!Honk!
Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling, incorporating a message of tolerance. The book and lyrics are by Anthony Drewe and music is by George Stiles...
at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury. In Derby he directed the world premiere of The Pros, The Cons and a Screw in 2009. Also in 2009, he directed the world premiere of a new musical, Loserville: The Musical
Loserville: The Musical
In February, 2009, Youth Music Theatre: UK comissioned James Bourne, along with his friend, Elliot Davis, to write a musical based on the Son Of Dork album, Welcome To Loserville. The tickets for the August 20 premier, directed by Steven Dexter, went on sale on May 7...
for Youth Music Theatre: UK
Youth Music Theatre: UK
Youth Music Theatre UK is the United Kingdom's biggest provider of music theatre projects for young people. It is one of nine recognised National Youth Music Organisations ....
, written by James Bourne
James Bourne
James Elliot Bourne is an English singer-songwriter and co-founder of pop bands Son of Dork and Busted. He is currently pursuing a solo career under the name Future Boy. His albums have sold over six million copies...
and Elliot Davis
Elliot Davis
Elliot Davis is a British composer, musician and music documentary maker.- Biography :Davis started his career transcribing musical ideas for Lionel Bart. He then went on to work in the West End of London in a musical capacity on Miss Saigon, Cats, Les Misérables, Blood Brothers and Jesus Christ...
.
Dexter worked extensively for the Habima Theatre, the Israeli National Theatre, directing Honk! (2000), Mary-Lou (2002), The Full Monty (2003), Shirley Valentine (2005) and High School Musical (2008). In Singapore he directed Forbidden City: Portrait of An Empress
Forbidden City: Portrait of An Empress
Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress is a Singapore Musical that tells the story of China's Legendary Empress Dowager Cixi. It was staged by the Singapore Repertory Theatre originally on 17-19 October 2002 at the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, as part of its opening festival, and back again in...
(2002) (a collaboration with Stephen Clark and Dick Lee) and Fried Rice Paradise (2010).
External links
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2007/dec/03/theatre
- http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=209&name=Steven+Dexter