Silken Circus, Mantero Flyers, Theatre Modo, Grandate, Italy
Gathering Light, Theatre Modo, Govan, Glasgow
Joe's Day, Fablevision, The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Assipattle, Theatre Modo and Caithness Community Theatre, Wick, Highlands
What a show! What a night! And what a truly amazing spectacle! Arguably though, the biggest benefit will be to the community as a whole. John O'Groat Journal
La songe de nuit d'ete, Theatre Modo, Grenoble European Theatre Festival
Attempts on her life, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The production is given a strong contemporary twist as the audience are swept along by the passion and precision of the acting. The Scotsman
The Changeling and The Duchess of Malfi, Stanwix Theatre, Carlisle
Midsummer Night's Dream, CREARC, Grenoble
Guest director, SET Theatre Festival, Suwalki, Poland
Joe's Day, Fablevision, The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Fear and Misery of the Third Reich, QMUC, Gateway Theatre, Edinburgh
Under Martin Danziger's direction the actors display considerable and heartening skill. Edinburgh Guide
Dido, Theatre Modo, Arches Theatre, Glasgow
Theatre Modos Dido is a perfect cut-down Fringe classic, an atmospheric two-handed version of Marlowes romantic tragedy designed with real flair... The Scotsman
Chariot of Light, The Working Party, Bo'ness
As a piece of professional/community collaboration Chariot of Light is one of the most stretching and extraordinary I have experienced.... Edinburgh Guide
Notre Dame, CREARC, Grenoble International Theatre Festival
Ubu the King, RSAMD, the Arches, Glasgow
a startlingly original, tremendously accomplished production. Scotland on Sunday
Romeo and Juliet, Studio 900, Milan
Tall Tales and Scary Stories, Borderline Theatre, Ayrshire
2001
Grimm Tales and The Tempest, Bird Theatre Co,
London
The Burning, Theatre Modo, Brahan Seer Festival, Fortrose
Etsi ki Etsi, Theatre Modo, French and Italian tourvery modern, very dramatic and full of resonance for a contemporary audience. Il Cittadino
Dead
Pan, Arches Theatre Co, Glasgow
Winner of Arches Award for Stage Directors
A eulogy to the loss of youth a visual triumph. The Scotsman
Sea Tales, Scottish Youth Theatre, Western Isles
Taci Buffone, Studio 900, Milan
2000
The Revel's
End, Northlands
Festival, Wick, Highlands
Commissioned
rewrite of The Tempest with a core cast and a community contingent.
It is hard to imagine magic shining brighter. Scotland on Sunday
Speechless,
Theatre Modo, Highlands and French tour
The Odyssey, Grenoble International Theatre Festival
pH2000, Eden Court Theatre, Highlands (see long term posts)
The whole thing was just amazing - the atmosphere was just incredible. The Herald
1999
Catanasia, Theatre Modo, French and Highland Tour
a piece of astonishing quality which veritably astounded the audience, going as far as to draw tears of emotion. Le Dauphine
Ship Of Fools, Grenoble International Theatre Festival
Large-scale
processional show commissioned by the festival.
1998
Carmen, Northlands Festival, Wick, Highlands
Promenade
adaptation with 400 professional & community musicians & performers.
This was a hugely impressive event... the whole thing was quite extraordinary and the audience had a wonderful time Radio Scotland
Autocrat,
te POOKa, Old College Quad, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Techno-medieval
futureshock fantasy based on old Scottish tale (The List Top 20)
This is the stuff of fringe legends... The Scotsman
State
of Fear, Theatre Modo, French & Highland Tour
presented in a highly physical style, imaginatively combining text and movement. Reportage
1997
Burning
Knight, Northlands Festival, Highlands
Site
specific show based on local legend involving 250 professional and community
performers.
The Burning Knight triumphed as a spectacular and memorable show.... the imaginative Martin Danziger's work was stupendous Caithness Courier
Macbeth,
Eden Court Theatre, Grenoble International Theatre Festival
Love
Puppet, Theatre Modo, French festival tour
1996
The
Last Supper of Dr Faustus, Theatre Modo, Edinburgh Fringe
Commissioned
rewrite of Marlowe's original as a dinner cabaret show.
Winner of Scotsman Fringe First & Guardian Critics' Choice
A wonderfully lascivious floorshow Faustus a spectacle that would shame Ken Russell. A ravishing interpretation. The Independent
Killing
Clowns, Theatre Modo, UK tour
Commissioned by Amnesty International
1995
Romeo and Juliet, Theatre Modo, French and Scottish Tour
Performance,
workshop and street theatre tour.
A gripping and passionate performance the energy, physicality and immediacy carry the story beyond language barriers. Tactic
1994
Ass. Dir. to Brian Cox, The Master Builder, Lyceum,
Edinburgh, British tour
Ass.
Dir., Linnaeus, Theatrum Botanicum, Edinburgh Festival (Fringe First)
LONG
TERM POSTS
Artistic
Director, Theatre Modo (1994 )
Award
winning touring company creating innovative and engaging shows across Europe.
Responsibilities:
show direction, script development, actor training, and management.
International
Steering Group, Grenoble International Theatre Festival, (1998-)
One of international artistic committee advising on festival on programming,
development work and in creating and leading international projects.
Director, pH2000, the pan-Highland Millennium Project, Highlands (1999-2000)
18
month long, Highland wide multi-disciplinary community project involving over
1500 people, culminating in huge festival showcase. Responsible for directing
show, organising workshops, all artistic decisions, employing staff, and
budgetary decisions.
Starfeis
Drama Worker, Eden Court Theatre
(19971999 )
Working with and directing professionals, schools and community groups.
Performance
Director, te POOKa (19968)
An Edinburgh based company specialising in memorable outdoor
performances, best known for its highly physical & visual performances.
Responsible for show creation & actor training.
Scottish
Youth Theatre Workshop Leader (1995-)
Active member / director, Edinburgh University Theatre Co, (1991-94)
SKILLS
AND QUALIFICATIONS
Directing
specialisations
New
writing, Elizabethan (& modern adaptations), nphysical theatre,
site-specific, circus theatre, outdoor / spectacle, youth & community, fire
shows
Workshops
Experienced
in wide range of workshops for professional, student, youth and community groups
of all ages. I have also led several workshops and courses abroad.
Specialisations include those listed above plus general performance,
Shakespeare, masks, circus skills, acrobalance, stage fighting
Theatre
training
Diploma
in Physical Theatre and Circus Skills (Circomedia, Bristol)
Wide range of short courses including
Clowning Angela de Castro, Shakespeare
The National Theatre,
Scottish Youth Theatre workshop leader training course
Academic
qualifications
MA Hons, Edinburgh University, 1996
2:1
majoring in English & Drama
Winner
of class medal for English Literature
Management
training
Business
in the Arts management advisor training - financial planning
ABSA and Art Council led courses on fund raising and marketing.
Other
skills
Project management
Financial and logistical planning and administration
Professional graphic design and desk top publishing skills
High level of written and spoken French
General
details
Equity membership
Director's Guild of Great Britain membership