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BIO

Graham is an Olivier Award nominated adaptor/director.


He trained at LAMDA (Evelyn Laye Award) and was an actor for fourteen years working extensively in regional/West End theatre, television and film with directors such as Kenneth Branagh, Matthew Warchus, Gregory Doran, John Caird and John Doyle. He then moved into directing and writing.
In the West End Graham was associate director on Sweeney Todd (New Ambassadors/also the Eugene O’Neil on Broadway), Mack and Mabel (Criterion), The Sound of Music (Palladium), Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Palace).
Graham’s productions range from Shakespeare, through Coward and Brecht to musical theatre. As artistic director for New Rep Theatre, he was nominated for the Peter Brook Award (2012) for his actor/musician production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle. He supports and develops new writing and was nominated for Best Director (Broadway World 2013) for his work on the world premiere of Carol Vine’s The Spring Tide. Graham has enjoyed a longstanding association with the London School of Musical theatre and regularly directs at many drama schools in the UK (CSSD, Arts Ed, LIPA, BSA, Guildford Conservatoire.)
For over a decade Graham has enjoyed being artistic director for the Salvation Army’s annual charity carol concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
His stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s children’s book What The Ladybird Heard, which he also directs, had two successful West End seasons (Palace and Lyric theatres) and several international tours.
He has written book/lyrics for a new musical adaptation of The Colonel’s Lady (based on a short story by Somerset Maugham) and has adapted the South African novel, Buckingham Palace, District Six for the stage.
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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Revival, 1995
Kleinman

Productions

 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 2009]
Resident Director

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Guest Blog: Designer Lydia Monks On Bringing A Children's Classic From Page To Stage

What the Ladybird Heard was first brought to the West End in 2017, marking a theatrical perch for the hugely popular sequence of picture books created by the writer Julia Donaldson and the illustrator Lydia Monks. The stage adaptation is back on the West End this summer to be followed by a UK tour, with Monks once more on board as design consultant. The bestselling illustrator discusses what it has been like to bring her creations to three-dimensional life.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Comes To The Belgrade Theatre

One little ladybird will be embarking on a big adventure this Easter as Kenny Wax Family bring their colourful new production of What the Ladybird Heard to the Belgrade Theatre.
Photo Flash: WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Author & Illustrator Taxi Around London to Celebrate West End Adaptation

To mark the launch of the third installment of What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard On Holiday, and the West End debut of the stage adaptation of the first book, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Lydia Monks took to the streets in a ladybird taxicab, to celebrate the event. Check out photos below!
Award Winning Book WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Makes West End Debut

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' bestselling picture book What the Ladybird Heard makes its West End debut this summer.
Birmingham Town Hall Presents WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD LIVE ON STAGE

Based on the award-winning children's book, What the Ladybird Heard will be performed at Town Hall from Tuesday 27 December 2016 until Wednesday 11 January 2017, with a specially adapted relaxed and BSL interpreted performance on Sunday 8 January.
Family Musical MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Launches West End Tour Today

The producer of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Hetty Feather and What the Ladybird Heard today announces the world premiere of brand new family musical Mr Popper's Penguins which is making a splash this winter touring around the country now through January 2016. Mr Popper and his Penguins will be hopping off to various locations, opening at the Theatre Royal Brighton today 26 November.
Family Musical MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS to Launch West End Tour, Nov. 26

The producer of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Hetty Feather and What the Ladybird Heard today announces the world premiere of brand new family musical Mr Popper's Penguins which is making a splash this winter touring around the country from November 2015 to January 2016. Mr Popper and his Penguins will be hopping off to various locations, opening at the Theatre Royal Brighton on Thursday 26 November. The tour continues on to Malvern Theatre and London's Cadogan Hall before settling in at the Lowry Salford for a glittering Christmas season from Thursday 10 December to Sunday 10 January. The tour is completed with a run at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 14 January to Sunday 17 January.
SEE ROCK CITY AND OTHER DESTINATIONS Makes UK Debut at the Union Theatre, Now thru Aug 30

For the first time, the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical See Rock City and Other Destinations, will be introduced to the UK for a two-week strictly limited run at the Union Theatre. Previews start today 15 August and press night on Tuesday 19 August at 7.30pm. On sale now.
SEE ROCK CITY AND OTHER DESTINATIONS to Make UK Debut at the Union Theatre, Aug 15-30

For the first time, the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical See Rock City and Other Destinations, will be introduced to the UK for a two-week strictly limited run at the Union Theatre. Previews start on Friday 15 August and press night on Tuesday 19 August at 7.30pm, it was announced today. On sale now.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Set for 2014 London Summer Season, Beg. Today

Based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks, WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD will kick off a UK and international tour in 2014, stopping at Richmond and Cadogan Hall for a London summer season.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Set for 2014 London Summer Season, Followed by UK Tour

Based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks, WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD will kick off a UK and international tour in 2014, stopping at Richmond and Cadogan Hall for a London summer season.
Julia Donaldson's WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Plays Richmond and Cadogan Hall For London Summer Season

From Julia Donaldson, the best-selling author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom award-winning illustrator Lydia Monks, comes What the Ladybird Heard.
Old Red Lion Theatre Presents THE SPRING TIDE World Premiere, Now thru Sept 21

Oliver Taheri Productions and Fragile Ambition presents the world premiere of 'THE SPRING TIDE' by Carol Vine, directed by Graham Hubbard. This modern day love story of transformation and hope takes place in September at London's Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington.
Old Red Lion Theatre to Present THE SPRING TIDE World Premiere, Sept 3-21

Oliver Taheri Productions and Fragile Ambition presents the world premiere of 'THE SPRING TIDE' by Carol Vine, directed by Graham Hubbard. This modern day love story of transformation and hope takes place in September at London's Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington.
STAGE TUBE: Kerry Ellis, Nick Hynter, et al. Support It Gets Better

West End stars, including Denise Van Outen and Kerry Ellis, have joined forces to promote the message that 'It Gets Better' to youngsters who may be struggling with their sexuality. Check out what they have to say below!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Graham Hubbard been in?

Graham Hubbard has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Graham Hubbard been in?

Graham Hubbard has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Graham Hubbard's first West End show?

Graham Hubbard's first West End show was Mack & Mabel which opened in 1995

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