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Born in Plymouth, Devon in 1982, Ian Hylands spent time in both the US and the UK as a child, starting to write at the age of 12. Ian Hylands was first published three years later with a review of a collection of Roald Dahl's short stories. Focusing exclusively on theatre/film writing, Ian Hylands was first commissioned by Rayon Productions to write the screen thriller Face to Face and has since written for producers in the US, UK and all over the world. Ian is currently working on an adaptation of "Dracula", an original TV show and his first original play. He resides in the south of England, with his wife, a lecturer and actress, and his son.

Sam Beavis and Darren Mulryan are film directors from the company Fifth Storey Films. Their credits includ the film 'Grab one thing'. As film directors they want to focus on the atmospheric side of the plays. For more information on Fifth Storey please see their website: www.fifthstorey.co.uk

Recent theatre directing credits include various plays at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, the Orange Tree Theatre, London, the Garrick Rep, Lichfield, the English Speaking Theatre, Vienna, and with Activated Image theatre company.
He has also directed at the Old Vic, Soho, the King's Head, the Pleasance and numerous other venues in London and Edinburgh.
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Directing credits include: University Conference - 2008 - Water Monologues - Universitas 21 Water Conference, Bunbury Banter - Series 4 and 5, BBC Audio / Music Festival - 2007 - A Twist in the Tale - Devised / Directed / Produced - Series of interactive readings, BBC Audio / Music Festival - 2007 - Ice and Fire Theatre Company - Documentary, Edinburgh Fringe - 8th –14th August 2004 - Manfred and Stale Flat - Edinburgh Fringe, Zoo 2
MA cantab English - Cambridge University
MA Radio - Broadcast Journalism and Radio Drama Production - Goldsmiths (Distinction for Radio Drama Script)
Mphil in Playwriting - University of Birmingham - Distinction for Radio Drama Script

A former actor, Irishman Terry has directed more than 200 hours of TV drama for BBC and ITV including shows such as HEARTBEAT, THE BILL, CASUALTY, DOWN TO EARTH, BBC AFTERNOON PLAYS, and has had No1 BARB ratings for his work on many occasions. As an award winning commercials and music promo director, he has worked not only in the UK but also in Europe and SE Asia. Terry also had scripts produced by BBC and ITV and a number of feature screen plays optioned. This is his first step into directing radio, and is grateful to Bunbury Banter for the opportunity. Click here to see more

Øystein works as a freelance director, dramaturg and playwright and is also joint artistic director of the international performance collective Imploding Fictions. Directing credits include Hamletmachine (international tour to Amsterdam, Rome and Cairo), Norway.Today (Junction, Southwark Playhouse), the first performance of SATB by Meredith Oakes (BAC) and The Hitch (site specific, Oslo). The Hitch, written by Øystein in collaboration with Marie Ulsberg, received an award in the Norwegian Theatre Council's Playwrighting Competition. Other awards: Premio Internazionale Claudio Gora (Hamletmachine) and Young Angels Theatremakers Award (Norway.Today). Øystein trained as a theatre director at Rose Bruford College. He is an experienced workshop leader and teaches improvisation, writing for theatre, drama, digital filmmaking and creative writing as well as other subjects. He is also an associate artist of Company of Angels and works regularly as a mentor for the Norwegian arts organisation Trafo.no. Click here to go to his website.

Sophie trained with the National Theatre's Young Company. She studied Drama and German at the University of Bristol and directing at Drama Studio London, graduating in 2007.
Directing credits include: ‘Retreat’ (Roman Eagle Lodge/ New End Theatre - Winner of a FringeReview award for Outstanding Theatre Show at the Edinburgh Festival 2007), ‘PAGES’ (Pacific Playhouse), ‘My Best Friend’ (Courtyard Theatre Studio, due to transfer to the main house in January 2009), ‘Deepcut – Scenes from an Inquiry’ (Landor Theatre). Assistant directing credits include: ‘The Vagina Monologues’ (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), ‘Wolves at the Window’ (Arcola Theatre), ‘The Shadowmaster’ (King’s Head Theatre), ‘World at One’ (King’s Head Theatre), ‘Die Söhne der Großen Bärin’ (Maxim Gorki Theater, Berlin), ‘Der Papiertiger’ (Orphtheater, Berlin), ‘Harold und Maude’ (Tribuene, Berlin). Producing credits: Theatre Café Europe 2007 Youth Encounter (Unicorn Theatre) Click here for more information.

Alex trained at VGIK (Moscow), The Video College, The Young Vic and Bristol University (BA,MA in Music). Previous directing Credits include LA VOIX HUMAINE, DER JASAGER, KLEINER KAMMERMUSIK, ASTYANAX, THE CROCODILE (Arcola Theatre), CHU CHIN CHOW (Finborough Theatre), HOW TO LIVE FOREVER (Trafalgar Studios), PHEADRA'S LOVE, SINGING IN THE RAIN, TITUS ANDRONICUS (Winston Theatre, Bristol) DIDO AND ANEAUS, THE FAIRY QUEEN (Victoria Rooms, Bristol and St Andrews Crypt, London), HELLO DOLLY (Oratory Arts Centre), THE ELIXIR OF LOVE (Somerset Opera). As assistant he has worked on Tod Machovers world premier SKELLIG (Sage:Gateshead), ALBAN (St Albans Cathedral and London), DON CARLOS (Stowe Opera), LA TRAVIATA (Longbourgh Opera), THE ORIGINAL CHINESE CONJURER (Almeida Theatre and Aldeburgh Festival), PRAMFACE (Edinburgh and national tour), MISSING PERSONS (West End) and TOSCA (Royal Opera House). Alex was nominated for a Peter Brook Empty Space award in 2009 for his work on the Grimeborn new opera festival. He was also part of the origional and revival casts of the tony and olivier award nominated production of CORAM BOY (National Theatre and Broadway) and developed the smash hit WAR HORSE (also at the National Theatre).