Alan Corbishley
Nigredo Hotel (Copy)

Stage Director

Stage Director

Reviews:

Named Vancouver’s Best ‘Most Challenging Experiments’ of 2018

“For all its wild swings of tone, the production’s momentum never flags, thanks in large part to stage director Alan Corbishley’s deft pacing and blocking.” Vancouver Observer

“Holding it all together with adroit timing, placement and character interaction was Alan Corbishley’s intelligent and insightful direction.” Opera Canada

Named Vancouver’s Best Operas of 2017

"A sensitive and compelling updating of Handel's Acis and Galatea". Vancouver Classical Music

"Collaborating with Helsinki’s Ensemble Nylandia led by Matias Hakkinen from the harpsichord, a vibrant group of young artists presented a tight, coherent, riveting read of a classic Baroque opera." Opera Canada

Alan Corbishley’s direction was fluid, playful and dark by turns…and introducing a concept of the opera more dramatically compelling than the original… (and) an auspicious production from a new troupe in town.” Vancouver Classical Music

“The show was funny and dark in equal measure, with some very difficult and depressing moments that cast a light on an oppression that is still all too real… COV has an excellent history of telling difficult stories in a way only art can, and this production was no exception.”  Opera Canada

“Vital…. heartbreakingly relevant and contemporary.” Schmopera

 "On its own, ninety minutes of Frederik Robert’s singing could’ve been interesting and fully entertaining … I was excited to see if the silent film (by Alan Corbishley) could use the urgency and intensity of Robert’s live voice to spin a powerful narrative… And it did." SAD Magazine

“The crowd was clearly captivated” Review Vancouver

“He is the rare stage director whose embodied knowledge as a highly experienced musical performer animates his cast and turns the stage into a living space of discovery and wonder. With small budgets and short timeframes or large budgets and expansive schedules, his flexible inventiveness makes magic.”   Rena Sharon, Former Artistic Director of VISI (Vancouver International Song Institute)

 “(Silent Chap was) great proof that not only does Alan have a unique and impressive vision, he is also able to fully execute that vision into an impressively high quality and ambitious product. He passionately tackles new artistic practices while exploring the most efficient and collaborative ways to work with his creative partners.”  Daryl Cloran, Artistic Director of Citadel Theatre

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