Paul Foster

Director

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Film, TV & Theatre

Assistant: Phoebe O'Donnell

Film, TV & Theatre

Paul trained at LAMDA and the University of Leeds.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
a dream production ... Paul Foster's twinkle-toed production ... fizzes from the start

Daily Mail on White Christmas (Crucible Theatre) 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
sellouts and standing ovations ... Paul Foster's direction keeps a tight grip on the myriad comings and goings

WhatsOnStage on White Christmas

★ ★ ★ ★
delivers seasonal cheer ... the warm glow generated by Foster’s production is undeniable

The Stage on White Christmas 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Paul Foster’s detailed production … delicately maps the emotional contours of the characters’ inner landscapes

Evening Standard on The Deep Blue Sea (Minerva Theatre)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
a brilliant cast carry off Cole Porter

The Observer on Kiss Me, Kate (Crucible Theatre)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Paul Foster’s ingenious production … an unalloyed delight

The Sunday Express on A Little Night Music (Watermill Theatre)

In Development

ProductionCompanyNotes
2024

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Theatre

ProductionCompanyNotes
2023

Sheffield Crucible

2023

Arts Educational School

2023

UK Tour

2023

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Choreographed by Alistair David

2022

Arts Educational School

2022

Alexandra Palace

2022

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

2021

Sheffield Crucible

2021

Jamie Wilson Productions/UK Tour

2019

Wyndham's Theatre

West End transfer

2019

South Bank Centre

2019

UK Tour

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Rupert Holmes

2019

Chichester Festival Theatre (Minerva)

2019

Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

2018

Sheffield Crucible

2018

Cadogan Hall

Starring Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser

2017

Watermill Theatre

* * * * * The Stage

2016 - 2017

Sheffield Crucible

* * * * Guardian, Telegraph, Times, Sunday Express, The Stage, What's On Stage

2016

Watermill Theatre/National Tour

A STATE AFFAIR

2015

Musical Theatre Academy

SWEET CHARITY

2015

Cadogan Hall

With the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra

BETTE MIDLER AND ME

2015

Edinburgh Festival/National Tour

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

2014

Arts Educational School

'stunningly directed' Sir Trevor Nunn

THE CONFESSION ROOM

2014

St James' Theatre (Studio)

THE MUSIC MAN

2013

Arts Educational School

'heavenly ... irresistible' Mark Shenton

LAUREL AND HARDY

2013

Watermill Theatre

'an outstanding production' British Theatre Guide

DARLING OF THE DAY

2013

Union Theatre

'hugely enjoyable ... one of the most charming shows in London' The Times

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

2012

Arts Educational School

COWARDY CUSTARD

2011

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre/National Tour

'a delight' The Times

GRAND HOTEL

2011

Arts Educational School

'stunning' Matthew Bourne

BELLS ARE RINGING

2010

Union Theatre

Critics' Choice - Time Out, Guardian, Sunday Express
3 WhatsOnStage nominations, including Best Musical Revival and Best Off West End Production
Citation at 2011 Critics' Circle Awards

RAW BACON

2010

RADA

FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HAPPINESS

2010

RADA

LITTLE ONE

2009

Royal Court Young Writers Festival

CRIMES OF THE HEART

2009

Union Theatre

KATHERINE JAKEWAYS

2009

Soho Theatre

LOVE IN A WOOD

2009

LAMDA

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

2006 - 2009

National Tour

FLORA THE RED MENACE

2003

Edinburgh Festival

FUNERAL GAMES

1999

LAMDA

LANDSCAPE

1999

LAMDA

Other

ProductionCompanyNotes

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

2015

Barbican Theatre/National Tour

Resident Director
Dir. Timothy Sheader

NAMING NAMES

2014

Duke of York's Theatre

Rehearsed Reading

L'AMANTE ANGLAISE

2014

National Theatre Studio

Trans. Paul Foster

THE LIGHT PRINCESS

2013 - 2014

National Theatre (Lyttelton)

Staff Director
Dir. Marianne Elliott

THE LAST MAHARAJAH

2012

Wyndham's Theatre

Workshop

CRAZY FOR YOU

2011 - 2012

Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park/Novello Theatre

Assistant Director
Dir. Timothy Sheader
2012 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival

MY FAIR LADY

2010

Théâtre du Chatelet, Paris

Assistant Director
Dir. Robert Carsen

IMAGINE THIS

2008

New London Theatre

Assistant Director
Dir. Timothy Sheader

TWELFTH NIGHT

2008

Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park

Assistant Director
Dir. Timothy Sheader

ROMEO AND JULIET

2008

Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park

Assistant Director
Dir. Edward Dick

LORCA THE PLAYWRIGHT & LORCA THE POET

2005

NT Platform

Lyttelton Theatre