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.

Watch my award-winning short film:

CURRENT PROJECTS:

DIRECTOR

CAUSE by Alicia Ellis

Offcut Short Play Competition

53two, Manchester

May - June 2026

STAGE MANAGER

Mały Książę (The Little Prince)

Directed by Sławomir Gaudyn

POSK Children’s Theatre

May 2026

DIRECTOR

The Grandfathers by Rory Mullarkey

The New International Theatre Festival

Ancient Amphitheatre of Larissa, Greece

June - Sept 2026