LYDIA COOK

Lydia is a Bristol-based theatre director and maker, creating immersive, bold, playful and curious work that often incorporates music and movement.

 

She is passionate about amplifying the voices of people from global majority backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community, bringing authentic, often-overlooked stories to the stage. Lydia strives to make theatre accessible and engaging for everyone to experience and enjoy.

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Recent projects include Arabella (Hampton Court & Kensington Palaces), Holes (Wuzhen Theatre Festival, China). How to Win Against History (Bristol Old Vic, Norwich Theatre Royal,  Edinburgh Fringe), Ohio (Assembly Roxy Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Old Vic and Young Vic London) and David Copperfield at Theatre Royal Bath.

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Lydia trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating with a Master's in Drama Directing.

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Lydia is a member of SDUK (Stage Directors UK)