Maisie
Newman


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Working-class,
Jewish director,
choreographer +
writer for theatre and
opera based in East
London and Bristol. 

Currently on
commission as a
librettist for a new
English Touring
Opera for young and
SEND audiences.  

For an up to date list
of most recent credits
and email address,
please see CV .




SINK (R&D)
In development
Director 

Writer  Clodagh Chapman
Producer Jess Donn for Just Something Different 
Composer & Sound Design Mwen
Designer Anna Orton 
Lighting Design Gillian Tan 
Associate Dramaturgs
Elinor Lower, Sasha Georgette, mandla & James Varney
Shadow Director Maia Mackenzie

Cast
Olivia Ng
Eleanor Booth
Tom England

Photography Tomas Nevin
An exploded-out kitchen sink drama about living with the end of the world.

In Hull, 17-year-old Alva is convinced her feelings control the weather. With impending meterological catastrophe and the surprise reappearance of her childhood best friend, Alva is forced to finally reckon with the depth of her feelings - and the impending doom on her doorstep.

Currently in R&D with Just Something Different.

Longlist - Papatango New Writing Prize 2024.
Longlist - Theatre503 International Playwriting Award 2025.


With support from HOME. Box of Tricks, Middle Child and Arts Admin

Funded by Arts Council England.