Alex Turner
Creative producer, working with companies, brands and institutions across creative development, concept generation, storytelling and production, bringing together artists, writers, creative teams, marketing and PR to turn ideas into unforgettable experiences.
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Creative producer, working with companies, brands and institutions across creative development, concept generation, storytelling and production, bringing together artists, writers, creative teams, marketing and PR to turn ideas into unforgettable experiences.
Experience
Developing and producing original creative work across theatre, live performance, cultural events and entertainment, collaborating with artists, directors, writers, institutions, creative and production teams. Selected projects include:
INDEPENDENT PRODUCER 2015 (present)
Produced and managed productions including God’s Dice by David Baddiel starring Alan Davies (Soho Theatre), A Prayer for Wings (King’s Head), Gently Down the Stream (UK première at Park Theatre) and The Wanderers (Marylebone Theatre).
ALL ENGLAND DANCE — UK Young Dancer 2026 Project Manager (Mar – Sep 2026)
Led delivery of the national dance competition, bringing together artists, creative professionals, dancers and production teams across regional workshops, coaching and a major live event at the Royal Opera House for All England Dance.
MICHAEL GRANDAGE COMPANY — Co-Producer / Associate Producer (Jun 2023 – Feb 2024)
Worked closely with director Michael Grandage and the creative, production and marketing & PR teams to bring Backstairs Billy by Marcelo Dos Santos from development through to production for a 12-week run in the West End.
SHEFFIELD THEATRES and BUSH THEATRES — Interim Producer (Jul – Oct 2017 and Nov 2018 – Jul 2019)
Senior Management Team role delivering productions, programming and budgeting following season, line managing production managers, stage management and assistant producers, production recruitment and reporting to board.
PLAYFUL PRODUCTIONS — Production and Development Assistant (May 2014 – Jul 2017)
Worked on the general management of star-led West End plays and musicals and the development of new work by producing readings and workshops, developing relationships with creatives and identifying future opportunities.
FREELANCE PRODUCER (Jan 2011 – Nov 2025)
For companies and producers including Deafinitely Theatre, David Luff, Patrick Myles, Glynis Henderson, TheatreCraft, Frantic Assembly, Norel Productions, Rupert Lord, Lee Dean, Playful Productions and Flarewave Festival.
Education
Royal Holloway, University of London 2006 – 2009
Drama and Theatre Studies BA, First Class Honours
Forest School 1999 – 2006
A Levels – Drama & Theatre A, English Lit B, Music C
9 GCSEs – A* – B
British Sign Language Level 3
