Annie Rigby

Annie Rigby is the founder and Artistic Director of Unfolding Theatre, a company she established in 2008 in Newcastle upon Tyne.1 As Artistic Director, her responsibilities range from directing shows and delivering workshops to supporting the team of Creative Associates.4

Background and Experience

Annie has an extensive background in theatre:

• She studied English at Downing College, Cambridge University.1
• From 2003 to 2008, she served as Resident Director at Northern Stage.12
• In 2007-2008, she was a Northern Rock Foundation Fellow on the Clore Leadership Programme.1

Notable Works

Annie has directed several productions for Unfolding Theatre, including:

• Hold On Let Go
• Putting The Band Back Together
• Lands of Glass
• Best in the World
• Building Palaces1

Approach to Theatre

Annie specializes in creating theatre that brings together actors, musicians, and communities.3 Unfolding Theatre, under her leadership, focuses on making "big-hearted theatre that delights in bringing people together".1 Their productions often involve community-based creative processes and engage diverse groups of people to generate warm, distinctive theatre rich in ideas.1

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional work, Annie describes herself as a "lover of darts, cricket and other forms of theatre"5, showcasing her diverse interests that likely influence her creative approach to theatre-making.