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Oliver Hurst

@oli_hurst99

Artistic Director @redbrick_t | @RXtheatre Hodgkiss Award Winner 2024 | Currently: The Seagull @BarbicanCentre | Prev: PORNOGRAPHY by Simon Stephes

 Manchester, England
Joined May 2016
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The cats out of the bag! Can’t wait to get started at the Exchange! X
Royal Exchange Theatre (@rxtheatre) profile pictureRoyal Exchange Theatre@rxtheatre22 Apr 2024
We're excited to announce the inaugural winner of the Hodgkiss Director Award! Drum roll please...... It's Oliver Hurst - @oli_hurst99 Congratulations!! As the Artistic Director of @redbrick_t, he'll be working in our unique theatre space and in our community theatre, the Den!
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Matt Barton@matt_barton_Apr 7
Glad to catch the last performance of The Angry Brigade @53two @UP_ERE @productions_her over the weekend. Director Oli Hurst captures the angsty, febrile energy of a menacing political movement that fragments into something increasingly strange and crazed, with a terrific cast
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My @theatremagazine rec for May + spotlight on Manchester’s most promising director @oli_hurst99 where I thrust a probably unfair amount of pressure on his shoulders, ahead of his revival of Mojo later this month exeuntmagazine.substack.com/…
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Get those submissions in!
UP ‘ERE Productions (@UP_ERE) profile pictureUP ‘ERE Productions@UP_ERE18 Mar 2025
📣 CASTING CALL 📣 We are now casting for MOJO by Jez Butterworth. SWEETS | SKINNY | SILVER JOHNNY These are paid roles. Please read the casting breakdown carefully and send all applications to: 📧 [email protected] Pls RT 🙏🏼 @redbrick_t @JK_ON @kingssalford
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Joe Walsh@joewalsh199823 Dec 2024
Fully aware absolutely no one has asked for this and who am I to say what makes good or bad theatre but ah well, I’ve had a baileys, it’s Christmas and I’ve managed to see 65 (😳😳😳) shows this year, so here’s my favourite 16 (in alphabetical order). ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️thread below
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Can’t bloody wait to start rehearsals for this in the New Year! After an incredible year of learning and making, looking forward to 2025!
The Seagull (@TheSeagullLDN) profile pictureThe Seagull@TheSeagullLDN14 Oct 2024
#ThomasOstermeier’s new production of Chekhov’s #TheSeagull. 6 Weeks Only | @BarbicanCentre | February 2025 Tickets NOW ON SALE. theseagullplay.co.uk
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Theatre is alive and well in Manchester @53two ! A cracking production with gorgeous performances. Get down to @53two and support local - a Fringe production that pulls no punches 🐓
HER Productions (@productions_her) profile pictureHER Productions@productions_her12 Nov 2024
COCK opens tomorrow @53two with tickets flying out. Please note it's a 7pm start ‼️ ⏰ Don't miss the Northern premiere of Mike Barlett's iconic play 🐓 Only running 13 - 17th 📅 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/cock-by-m…
COCK by Mike Bartlett

COCK by Mike Bartlett

Mike Barlett's witty, provoking 2009 drama, Cock, focuses on a gay man who falls for a woman.

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Joy to see the arches gaffers tread the boards last night! Manchester folk get down and support independent 💜💙
53two (@53two) profile picture53two@53two29 Oct 2024
🚨TOMORROW!🚨 The world meet #Frank & #Sophie & take a little delve into the world they inhabit! Fast, funny & important, it’s set to be a romp of a show with a valuable heart. Proudly supporting @andysmanclubuk Don’t miss it! 💙💜 🎟️53two.com/whatson #Manchester
A flyer. From behind a man and woman are sat on a sofa. He has his arm on the back of it and is bald wearing a shirt and waistcoat. She is looking at him. Theatre lights glare.

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A year ago today we opened this. So much has changed in the last year, but still the piece of theatre I’m proudest of. Producing theatre watch your back, the fringe is hot on your heels…
Red Brick Theatre (@redbrick_t) profile pictureRed Brick Theatre@redbrick_t27 Sep 2023
First look at our production of #Pornography by Simon Stephens @53two Only 4 more chances to catch these beautiful faces in action! Grab your tickets from the link in bio 🎟️ 📸 @SteersLiam - big massive thanks to you!
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Joy speaking to two mates in one of my favourite places! Chatting absolute waffle and drinking beer 💜💙
53two (@53two) profile picture53two@53two20 Sep 2024
Join @Simon_Naylor & @georgemiller99 as they chat to Director @oli_hurst99 on all things directing, process & actors. Also find out why Oli cares more about his abs, than his legs!!! 💜💙 👂 53two.com/podcast/episode/2d… #Podcast #Creatives #BeneathTheBricks
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Looking to connect with North West based playwrights/writers for future projects! Send me your New Writing! I want to read it!! Particularly interested in things with non-conventional forms and small casts, but also open to anything!!!
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Thoroughly enjoyed catching the closing night of this! Risks by the bucket load - an exciting time to be making work in Manchester!
etaltheatre (@etaltheatremcr) profile pictureetaltheatre@etaltheatremcr21 Jul 2024
Opening night of POOL (NO WATER) has sold out! Limited availability for the remaining performances - book now! POOL (NO WATER) by Mark Ravenhill WHERE: @yes_mcr WHEN: 29th-31st July, 8pm @GMFringe BOOK NOW 💥 greatermanchesterfringe.co.u… 📸 techieabs (Instagram)
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Really glad I caught the last performance of this. Colin Connor is brilliant: part Jerusalem’s Johnny Byron, part Endgame’s Nagg. Some great writing from Robin Cantwell, rage overwhelming mundane stories. And marshalling it all, Oli Hurst: the great hope of Manchester theatre
Red Brick Theatre (@redbrick_t) profile pictureRed Brick Theatre@redbrick_t30 Jul 2024
It’s your last chance to catch BAD MOULT at @kingssalford tonight! Don’t miss out! There’s still £5 tickets available! ⏰ 7pm 📍 @kingssalford 👉 bit.ly/48T1LpQ
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Join me for a beer tonight!
Red Brick Theatre (@redbrick_t) profile pictureRed Brick Theatre@redbrick_t30 Jul 2024
It’s your last chance to catch BAD MOULT at @kingssalford tonight! Don’t miss out! There’s still £5 tickets available! ⏰ 7pm 📍 @kingssalford 👉 bit.ly/48T1LpQ
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Theatre review: Bad Moult from Red Brick Theatre at @kingssalford @GMFringe britishtheatreguide.info/rev…
Theatre review: Bad Moult from Red Brick Theatre at Kings Arms, Salford

Theatre review: Bad Moult from Red Brick Theatre at Kings Arms, Salford

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£5!? Be daft not to really x
Red Brick Theatre (@redbrick_t) profile pictureRed Brick Theatre@redbrick_t25 Jul 2024
£5 RUSH TICKETS! For one day, and one day only, we’ve added a handful of £5 tickets to each performance via The King’s Arms website. Get them while they’re hot! Because once they’re gone, they’re gone. 📅 26th - 30th July 🎟️ £5/£10 📍 @kingssalford 👉 bit.ly/48T1LpQ
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Join us later this week!
Red Brick Theatre (@redbrick_t) profile pictureRed Brick Theatre@redbrick_t24 Jul 2024
Just 48 hours until BAD MOULT opens! Have you got your tickets yet? 📅 26th - 30th July 🎟️ £10 📍 @kingssalford 👉 bit.ly/49ww8U2
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It’s BAD MOULT week!! Have you got your tickets yet? 📅 26th - 30th July 📍 @kingssalford 🎟️ £10 👉 bit.ly/49ww8U2
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It’s just ONE WEEK until BAD MOULT is upon us! Don’t miss Robin Cantwell’s award winning #NewWriting in it’s world premiere at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival (@GMFringe) 📅 26th - 30th July 🎟️ £10 📍 @kingssalford 👉 bit.ly/49ww8U2
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Having an absolute blast working on this one - magnificent #NewWriting and a bloke who’s willing to get in a bin for me. What more could a director want? Come and join us - you’ll regret if you don’t x
Red Brick Theatre (@redbrick_t) profile pictureRed Brick Theatre@redbrick_t17 Jul 2024
It’s just over a week until our foul-mouthed Mephistopheles in Ronald McDonald disguise takes to the stage @kingssalford 🗑️ Dark, dirty and rampantly funny - BAD MOULT is not for the faint of heart. BOOK NOW! 📅 26th - 30th July 🎟️ £10 Book now 👉 bit.ly/49ww8U2
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