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BIO

Director of Gary Beestone Events & Theatre, Gary started his career as a production manager. He worked his way through UK, West End and touring theatre, before heading over to LOCOG to head up the production of the Team Welcome and Victory Ceremonies for London 2012. Following the opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London?s West End, Gary is now International Technical Director for the production and was Project Director for the Lyric Theatre Refurbishment on Broadway, as well as now overseeing the renovations of the Curran Theatre in San Francisco and the Mehr! Theatre in Hamburg. His recent theatre work includes Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Glass Menagerie and La Strada. Alongside theatrical production management, some of his recent events include Six Day Cycling, Tottenham Hotspur Opening Ceremony, the Hull City of Culture Opening and the Rugby World Cup entertainment production and his extensive client list includes Coca Cola, the Ambassador Theatre Group and Sonia Friedman Productions.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Technical Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Technical director
 
[West End, 2016]
International Technical Director
 
[West End, 2010]
Production Manager
 
[West End, ]
Technical Director

News


World Premiere of ANNE BOLEYN THE MUSICAL Comes to the Grounds of Hever Castle in 2025

Eliane Astor-De Merode and Simon de Merode of Historalia Productions have announced the world premiere of Anne Boleyn the Musical, debuting at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home. 
Photos: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON At The Ambassadors Theatre

First look photos have been released for the award-winning and unordinary new musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, ahead of its first preview performance tonight – Thursday 10 October 2024 – at The Ambassadors Theatre.
New Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at the Phoenix Theatre

With the production about to celebrate its first year in the West End, the new cast has been announced for the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre.
New Cast Will Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in London

New casting has been announced for the Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End. Learn more about the cast here!
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025

the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!
Clare Foster Joins The Cast of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Olivier Award nominee Clare Foster will star as Elowen Keene in THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, alongside the previously announced Olivier Award winner John Dagleish as Benjamin Button, at the Ambassadors Theatre from Thursday 10th October 2024.
Photos: First Look at THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE at London's County Hall

The first photos have been released today for The Paddington Bear Experience which opened on Friday 31st May at London’s iconic County Hall on the riverside of the Southbank.  Check out the photos here!
John Dagleish Will Lead THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON at the Ambassadors Theatre

Olivier Award winner John Dagleish will star as Benjamin Button in THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON at the Ambassadors Theatre from Thursday 10th October 2024.
Video: First Look at Clips From STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

An all new trailer has been released, giving fans a first look at the critically acclaimed world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Check out the video here!
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Will Transfer to the West End

The new musical, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON will transfer to the West End's Ambassadors Theatre from Thursday 10 October 2024.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Extends in the West End

Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed hit, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, extends its run. Experience the thrilling adventure that has captivated audiences worldwide.
What We Know so Far About STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the West End stage show based on the popular Netflix series, is heading to Broadway in 2025. Find out everything we know so far about the show including when it's hitting the stage in New York and details about the London production.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Broadway Transfer Confirmed

Broadway is about to get turned Upside Down according to a new Equity casting notice seeking actors and stage managers for a Broadway transfer of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the West End stage show based on the popular Netflix series. Find out how to audition and when the production is coming.
STRANGER THINGS' Louis McCartney Comments on Rumored Broadway Transfer

Louis McCartney, the actor who plays Henry Creel in the stage production, recently talked about the possiblity of Stranger Things: The First Shadow coming to Broadway in 2025.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Launch Trilogy; Eying Broadway

Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be the first instalment in a trilogy. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is currently playing in London at The Phoenix Theatre. 
Photo: First Look at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW; First Act Title Revealed

Netflix has revealed the first official look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, along with the first act title: “Chapter One: The Girl From Nowhere.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry is an original stage play that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a new way – live on stage. Check out the photo now!
Video: Behind the Scenes of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

In honour of Stranger Things Day, an all new video has been released about the stage production Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The video features the cast and creative team talking about the creation of this Stranger Things origin story for the stage. Check it out here!
THE HUNGER GAMES Will Make Stage Debut in London in Autumn 2024

The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed novel “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate’s worldwide box office phenomenon THE HUNGER GAMES will make its debut in London in Autumn 2024.
Full Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

With rehearsals now underway, the full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry, that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a completely new way - live on stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reveals Sneak Peek Photo

Check out a sneak peek photo of Stranger Things: The First Shadow!

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