kit thacker

After reading Drama and Theology at Hull University, Kit trained as an actor at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. For ten years he had a successful career acting in three films, numerous television programmes, 20 reps, several major tours and at the National Theatre. In 1984 he turned to directing and writing.

He has run two British repertory companies and directed more than 80 professional productions all over the world. These have included 6 Shakespeare’s, 8 Ayckbourns, 5 world premieres and 6 musicals.

April in Paris was Kit’s fifth production at the Queen’s Theatre and follows Cluedo, Corpse, Our Day Out and Chorus of Disapproval.

Over the last 10 years he has written and directed on video and audio and produced many business conferences all over the world. For the past three years he has been a partner in MaST International, a large training and consultancy company.

He also teaches and directs at several of the leading Drama Schools in England. He has written four plays for young people, all of which have been performed professionally.