Thomas Vallely

Theatre and Film Director

Script Editor Dramaturg

About Thomas

I am an award-winning director, script editor and dramaturg.

I trained in theatre under renowned director KATIE MITCHELL. I trained in film directing under Raindance Festival Founder ELIOT GROVE. I’ve since trained further at Shakespeare’s Globe in London.

I specialise in combining the crafts of theatre directing and film directing, along with a keen textual eye, a rigorous system of research and preparation, and a Master’s degree in History.

I have extensive experience working with emerging artists, non-professional actors, and young people.

I am passionate about breathing new life into classics using re-imaginative stagings to make them feel alive and accessible to modern audiences. I am particularly interested in the English canon and modern myths and fairytales.

Why Hire Me?

I create exciting stories for theatre or film that attract attention and engage your audience.

I can help at any stage of creation – script editing, workshopping scenes, getting new scripts onstage, or breathing new life into classics with imaginative restaging. I particularly specialise in comedy, historical drama, adaptations, immersive sound, and working with tight budgets.

I give you peace of mind that you have a reliable, organised, proven talent on the job, and I make you a high-quality product that you and your company can be proud of.