Theatre Photography – Beginnings

I started working in theatre photography by chance after leaving a full-time job. When asked by a friend if I’d be interested in photographing a rehearsal for TAG back in 2003 I jumped at the opportunity. Since then, it’s taken me all over the spectrum of UK theatre. Because of these opportunities, I’ve met and worked with many interesting and diverse people. I love the challenge and uniqueness of every project and being involved in theatre in general. Every practitioner in the theatre brings something specific to them, I hope this includes me.

I’ve always found theatre production photography extremely rewarding. It requires the skills and motivation that fit very well with the way I like to work. Essentially, it is documentary photography but in tricky and wildly varied lighting. I take great care to collaborate with clients, making sure I supply images that fit well with the project. Please have a look at my work and get in touch if you like what I do. I’m always happy to hear from new potential clients and am keen to hear about new projects, however big or small!

Opera Highlights - 2016 — Scottish Opera – Opera Highlights – 2016

Theatre Photography | Promos

I work primarily in production/rehearsal theatre photography but have also been asked to take images for promotional material. I really enjoy this kind of work as it takes me out of my comfort zone and I have to channel another side of my creativity. This page also contains examples of photographs I’ve made of this type. You can view these projects specifically by clicking here.

Cinderella Poster — Cinderella – Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Get In Touch

Here are a few things to think about if you are unsure about contacting me. I don’t do complicated rules – If I’m commissioned to take the photographs, you have the right to use them to promote your show/company indefinitely. I try to be as unobtrusive as possible during rehearsals, only getting involved when asked to set up photos. My rates are competitive and based on the job. Please do get in touch with any questions or give me a phone on +44 7879 470 353.

City of Angels - RCS — City of Angels – RCS

Some theatre companies I’ve worked with

Citizens Theatre, The Royal Lyceum, Scottish Opera, National Theatre of Scotland, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, British Youth Music Theatre, The Tron, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, The Traverse, Vanishing point, Grid Iron, Birds of Paradise, Licketyspit, TAG, Vox Motus, Sweetscar, Magnetic North, Grinagog, Fire Exit, OVO, Mull Theatre, Beacon Arts Centre, Sleeping Warrior, Foreign Affairs, Cumbernauld theatre, Ankur productions, GIANT.

Theatre Photography Examples

Here are some examples of the productions I’ve had the good fortune to photograph. These featured photos have “Go to Post” links to the articles that contain more images. I hope you enjoy looking as much as I enjoyed taking them!

Glasgow’s Bannerman’s High School Dance Academy performing in Greenock, June 2024.
The Dance Academy 2024

Black Swans explores the ethical and moral dilemmas of introducing AI into human caregiving
Black Swans

Performances by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Masters in classical and contemporary text class of 2023
RCS MACCT Performances 2023

The Naughty Carriage On The Orphan Train was performed by BYMT at the Dundee Rep.
The Naughty Carriage On The Orphan Train

Woven – A Musical from new theatre company Nine Muses Theatre Co.
Woven – Nine Muses

PAL – a Citizens Young Co Production of a bold new play by Sara Shaarawi where the present and the future collide.
PAL – Citizens theatre

Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a Play a Pie and a Pint and photographed a few of their shows from this season at the Oran Mòr.
A Play a Pie and a Pint 2023

As part of a recent work trip to London, I was asked to photograph actors performing translated extracts from 4 different new plays.
Play Translation Readings

Three actors, twenty-eight characters, one true story. The Wetsuitman – Foreign Affairs theatre company
The Wetsuitman

Crocodile Rock – a story about finding yourself, understanding others and being true to those you love
Crocodile Rock & A New Life

Like Flying is a project for schools run by The National Theatre of Scotland.
Like Flying – NTS

Production photos of Exodus by the National theatre of Scotland. Written by Uma Nada-Rajah, Directed by Debbie Hannan.
Exodus – NTS

In the weeds was a project on the Isle of Mull promoting a new theatre production by AnTobar and Mull Theatre.
In the weeds

The Scent of Roses, by Zinnie Harris – “a bold drama that worries away at its theme to create a compelling study of evasion and responsibility”
The Scent of Roses

Hänsel und Gretel – An opera directed by Stephen Lawless and conducted by Adam Hickox.
Hänsel und Gretel

Where I Call Home is a play about who belongs, who doesn’t… and who decides.
Where I call home

Very intimate with lots of fun audience participation, every brilliant thing is a joy to experience.
Every Brilliant Thing

A Citizens theatre production – The Comedy of Errors – part of the Live at No40 celebration of theatre.
The Comedy of Errors – Citizens Theatre

Photographs from The Maltings Theatre performing Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale in the incredible Verulamium outdoor roman theatre in St Albans.
The Winter’s Tale – Verulamium

The Coat Directed by Ramesh Meyyappan, a production by students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
The Coat – RCS

Promotional photos of OVO at the Verulamium Roman Theatre – St Albans
Verulamium Roman Theatre

Fibres was a film of the 2019 theatre show co-produced by by Stellar Quines and Citizens Theatre.
Fibres

Adrift & Jaggy Nettles Production photos.
Adrift & Jaggy Nettles

Set in the 1940s, against a backdrop of old Hollywood glamour. Production Photos of City of Angels at the RCS
City of Angels – RCS

Production photos of Pinocchio (Christmas 2019)
Pinocchio – Citizens Theatre

Production photographs of the new version of John Webster’s play The Duchess [Of Malfi] by Zinnie Harris
The Duchess [Of Malfi]

Presented at Tramway whilst the Citizens Theatre building was closed for an exciting redevelopment. Here are a selection of the 2018 production photos from “A Christmas Carol”.
A Christmas Carol

The Macbeths – Citizens Theatre Dominic Hill’s intimate and intense re-imagining of the Scottish play.
The Macbeths – Citizens Theatre

The Royal Conservatoire’s MACCT students performing The Arsonists. Directed by Andrea Cabrera Luna
The Arsonists – RCS

A Night to Remember – Some photos from the last main stage Citz production before the major refurbishment closure.
A Night to Remember

Photos from the Citizens (Glasgow) and Home (Manchester) co-production – Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Photos from Richard Baron’s production of Rona Munro’s Bold girls at the Citizens theatre
Bold Girls – Citizens Theatre

Production photos from Dominic Hill’s Cinderella – Citz Christmas 2017.
Cinderella – Citizens Christmas

This Restless House, based on the Greek trilogy The Oresteia, is an exhilarating theatrical event and contemporary take on an ancient drama.
This Restless House

Perfect pacing and authentic actors give Graham Eatough’s How To Act for the National Theatre of Scotland a unique shine.
How to Act – NTS: 2017

rehearsal process for Vanishing Point and Scottish Opera’s new co-production- The 8th Door
The 8th Door – Rehearsal room photos

The second part in John Byrne’s Slab Boys trilogy- Cuttin’ a Rug. Here are some of my favourite photos from this marvellous show.
Cuttin a Rug – Citizens Theatre

Production photos from Hansel and Gretel. The 2016 Christmas show at the Citizens theatre
Hansel and Gretel – Citizens theatre

Gorbals Vampire, another superb and ambitious community production from the citz.
Gorbals Vampire – Citizens Theatre

Scottish Opera’s production of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love”. A 19th century farce that ran in the Autumn of 2016 at the Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling
The Elixir of Love – Scottish Opera

Before Danny Boyle’s globally successful film adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting, there was a theatre production at the Citizens that started it all.
Trainspotting – Citizens Theatre 2016

Photographs from a Scottish Opera live performance of Martin Travers’ “The Little White Town of Never Weary” in 2016.
Never Weary – Scottish Opera: 2016

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari written by Hans Janowitz and Carl Mayer, Scottish Opera’s Connect Company production photographs.
Dr. Caligari 2016

David Harrower’s Blackbird depicts a meeting between a middle-aged man and a young woman.
Blackbird – Citizens Theatre

Photographs from Scottish Opera’s popular annual “Opera Highlights” show that tours all over Scotland. This production from 2016 was directed by Jack Furness.
Opera Highlights – 2016

Production photos of Beckett’s Endgame directed by Dominic Hill, artistic director at the Citizens theatre, Glasgow.
Endgame – Citizens Theatre

Production photos from The Devil Inside – Scottish Opera production at the theatre royal in Glasgow, January 2016.
The Devil Inside – Scottish Opera

Production and promotional images from The Citz Christmas 2015 show. Rapunzel (played by Jessica Hardwick) the coming-of-age girl with crazy out of control hair!
Rapunzel – Citizens Theatre

Production photos of Scottish Opera’s touring production of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte
Cosi Fan Tutte – Scottish Opera

Production images from the Citizens theatre production of Lanark by Alistair Gray
Lanark: A Life in 3 Acts

3 sets of images from the Citizens theatre production of Into That Darkness. Not only is it visually striking and hard-hitting but also based in historic fact.
Into That Darkness – Citizens Theatre

Directed by Dominic Hill, Fever Dream: Southside is a surreal comic thriller and major new production by Glasgow-based writer Douglas Maxwell.
Fever Dream: Southside 2015

These fun photographs depicting a “1950s travel writer” were used as promotional material for the project “To Begin”.
To Begin – NTS

Production photos from John Byrne’s The Slab Boys. Directed by David Hayman for the Citizens Theatre – Tim Morozzo Photography 2015
The Slab Boys – Citizens theatre

Paragon are dedicated to inspiring young people and adults in Scotland to create new music and dance – Epic Arts
Epic Arts 2014

Scrooge was played perfectly by Cliff Burnett in this superb Christmas show at the Citz. Here are some of the production photos.
A Christmas Carol | Scrooge

Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Citizens theatre
Hamlet – Citizens Theatre

The Tin Forest was one of the most fun, challenging and rewarding jobs I’ve done. I had All of my photography skills tested during this, as well as my general fitness!
The Tin Forest – National Theatre of Scotland

Promo Photos for the 2014 production of Hamlet at the Citizens Theatre.
Hamlet Promo – Citizens 2014

London in the 1670s – Charles II is on the throne, Nell Gwynn is in his bed. The theatre and sexual promiscuity are flourishing.
The Libertine – Citizens 2014

Vanishing Point/NTS collaboration about the life and work of Ivor Cutler
The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler

Union, a new, very timely show by the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh – 2014
Union – Royal Lyceum 2014

Photographs of Miss Julie, the 2014 Citizens theatre production, written by Zinne Harris and directed by Dominic Hill.
Miss Julie – Citizens Theatre: 2014

Production photos from the 2013 Christmas show – The Jungle Book at the Citizens theatre by Nikolai Foster
The Jungle Book – Citizens Theatre

Rehearsal room photos for the production of True West directed by Phillip Breen at the Citizens theatre.
True West Rehearsals

Production photos from Citizens theatre young company show The Elevator Pitch
The Elevator Pitch 2013

Production photos from the Citizens theatre production of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, Glasgow September 2013.
Crime and Punishment – 2013

Promo shoot in the Botanical gardens, and a performance in Edinburgh for Indian Dance Company, Dance Ihayami
Indian Dance – Dance Ihayami

Promo photos for Citizens Theatre’s production of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment Promo

Citizens Theatre double bill – Far away (And Seagulls) 2013
Far Away (and Seagulls)

Production photographs of Citizens Theatre’s 2012 production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear.
King Lear – 2012

Production stills from Ankur’s Mwana at the Tron theatre in Glasgow
Mwana

Clare McGarry’s Grinagog company – Little Ulla at the Citizens Theatre
Little Ulla

Promotional photos for Tumult in the Clouds’ acclaimed Fleeto and Wee Andy written and directed by Paddy Cuneen.
Fleeto and Wee Andy – 2011

A luscious and innovative drama set on the silky nocturnal canals of Venice – Untitled Love Story by Fire Exit
Untitled Love Story – 2011

Photographs of Dennis Kelly’s psychological thriller, After The End, in a highly anticipated new production from Director Amanda Gaughan at Citizens Theatre.
After The End 2011

Gary Owen’s foul-mouthed and visceral Crazy Gary is a story of karaoke wannabes and old school bullies in a small Welsh town.
Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco – 2011

Production photos from Adrian Osmond’s show in the Citizen’s Theatre circle studio. Plasticine – Sweetscar – 2010
Plasticine – Sweetscar

Every One is a beautiful and poetic look at how ordinary people deal with extraordinary tragedy.
Every One – Royal Lyceum

Photos from the TAG/Citizens theatre production – Monster in the hall
Monster in the Hall – 2010

Photographs from the production directed by Marc Thomson at the Lyceum in 2010 – The Importance of being Earnest
The Importance of being Earnest

Youthful, multicultural urban drama – Playback by Davey Anderson and Ankur Productions.
Playback – Ankur Productions

Promotional and performance photos from the Lyceum’s 2010 production – Romeo and Juliet – directed by Tony Cownie.
Romeo and Juliet – Lyceum: 2010

Made famous by Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 controversial film adaptation. Here are some photos from the 2010 production of A Clockwork Orange at Citizens Theatre.
A Clockwork Orange

Promo and production photos from the award winning theatre show, Roadkill
Roadkill – Ankur: 2010

The theatre show with a difference. You are the guests at his wedding reception – Little Johnny’s Big Gay Wedding
Little Johnny’s big gay wedding

The Grapes of Wrath was performed by a cast of actors drawn from the Citizens Community Company, Citizens Young Co. and new actors from Turning Point Scotland.
The Grapes of Wrath – Citz

Fittings Multimedia Arts, Sounds of Progress and Tron Theatre present “Raspberry”
Raspberry – Tron Theatre 2010

A solo monologue, My Name is Rachel Corrie was performed in the intimacy of the Stalls studio by Mairi Philips
My Name Is Rachel Corrie

Two estranged brothers argue over the events of their past as they divide up their dead father’s possessions – The Price Production Photos
The Price

Production photos of a Citizens Theatre project at Dalbeattie High School in 2013. A Christmas Carol – Scrooged.
Dalbeattie is Scrooged – 2009

Photographs of GIANT productions’ The Songbird with composer David Paul Jones.
The Songbird – 2009

Production photos from Vox Motus theatre company’s show, Bright Black at the Traverse
Bright Black – Vox Motus: 2009

Production photos of John Gay’s 18th century play “The Beggar’s Opera by Vanishing Point theatre company.
The Beggar’s Opera

Production and promotional photos for Tron theatre’s “Cooking with Elvis”
Cooking with Elvis 2009

Written and directed by David Leddy of Fire Exit, Featuring actors Gabriel Quigley & Alisa Anderson – White Tea
White Tea

The National Theatre of Scotland’s vibrant Exchange festival programme brings together groups of young theatre-makers (aged 16 to 25 years old)
Exchange Festival 2009

Based on a play by J.M.Barrie, After Mary Rose is a dark and atmospheric play which marked the Scottish debut of award-winning playwright Deb Jones.
After Mary Rose – Magnetic North

Interiors by Vanishing Point theatre company is an unusual show performed almost entirely behind glass windows.
Interiors – Vanishing Point

Production photos in Citizens Theatre’s circle studio, a community cast performance from 2009 – My Clydeside Valentine
My Clydeside Valentine

The bastard theatrical child of Stephen King and Marie Lloyd, Sub Rosa takes a small audience on a backstage tour of a 100-year-old theatre.
Sub Rosa – Fire Exit 2009

poster and production still from Ankur’s Heer Ranjha.
Heer Ranjha (Retold)

Adrian Osmond of Sweetscar directed this production at the Tramway in Glasgow – 4.48 Psychosis Production Photos
4.48 Psychosis

Photos from Cumbernauld Theatre’s 2008 production of Aladdin.
Aladdin and the Magical Lamp – 2008

Based on writings by Anais Nin, The New Not New is a 15 minute theatre short by puppeteer, Ailie Cohen in collaboration with Guy Hollands of Citizens Theatre.
The New Not New – 2008

Here are some photos of Dante or Die theatre company during development work. This was an unusual site specific setting for a theatre show.
Dante or Die: 2008

shown on the BBC as the film Circling A Fox – The Tailor of Inverness
The Tailor of Inverness

Production and promo stills from Little Otik – Vanishing Point theatre company and the NTS.
Little Otik – Vanishing Point

Three Wee Pigs, Cinderellae and other traditional fairytales – Wee Fairy Tales
Wee Fairy Tales

Photographs of Citizens Theatre Community cast production of “They Shoot Horses Don’t They?”
They Shoot Horses Don’t They?

Photo for a Birds of Paradise theatre company poster ahead of the production “Offshore”.
Offshore poster

Licketyspit theatre company production photos – Heelie-Go-Leerie
Heelie-go-Leerie

Production photos of Subway, a major international collaboration between Vanishing Point and an extraordinary Kosovan Band.
Subway – Vanishing Point

Promotional photo shoot at Tramway theatre, Glasgow. Helter Skelter Arts are a UK based circus entertainment company.
Helter Skelter: 2007

promotional photos for the pantomime at Carnegie Hall Dunfermline – Cinderella
Cinderella

Promotional photos for Cumbernauld Theatre’s 2007 production of Oresteia. Ed Robson’s pared down adaptation of the Aeschylus trilogy, starring Sandy Grierson.
Oresteia

Once Upon a Dragon was an outdoor promenade production for children aged 5+, performed in Cammo Estate, Edinburgh.
Once Upon a Dragon

Directed by Guy Hollands, Ice Cream Dreams was a ground breaking work with community actors, people in recovery and professional actors
Ice Cream Dreams 2007

Written by Catherine Grosvenor and Directed by Adrian Osmond at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow – Lucky Lady Production Photos
Lucky Lady

I was reminded of this great show by TAG/Citizens Theatre from 2007 whilst learning about Gaelic – There’s No V in Gaelic
There’s No V In Gaelic – 2007

Written by Nicola McCartney, directed by Adrian Osmond at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow. – White Death Production Photos
White Death

Yellow Moon is an award winning play by David Greig, a contemporary (and prolific) Scottish playwright. Directed by Guy Hollands.
Yellow Moon

Mouth of Silence was written by Gerry Loose and Directed by Morven Gregor of Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.
Mouth of Silence – 2006

Drawing inspiration from The Pine Tree by Hans Christian Andersen and several newspaper articles, The Foolish Flower tells the tale of a Kenyan carnation and its journey to the supermarket.
The Foolish Flower – Sweetscar: 2006

Written by David Greig and directed by Adrian Osmond at the Tron theatre in Glasgow – The Magpie and the Cat Production Photos
The Magpie and the Cat

Osmond’s radical Muffin … its high production values and inspiration in clowning and cartoons made it an original addition to a growing list.
Muffin – Sweetscar 2006

Photographs of TAG theatre’s 2005 production “A Taste of Honey”. Directed by Guy Hollands and designed by Neil Warmington.
A Taste of Honey – TAG: 2005

Having been translated for performance in over a dozen countries, in 2005 Knives in Hens was one of the most performed Scottish plays outside of Scotland.
Knives in Hens: 2005

Production photographs of “Mancub” adapted from the book ‘The Flight of The Cassowary’ by John LeVert.
Mancub – Vanishing Point

TAG theatre Performance workshops, followed by four actors performing the play in promenade style – King Lear for schools.
King Lear for schools

Lost Ones is a surreal, fantastical adventure about a man whose unusual past is coming back to haunt him.
Lost Ones – Vanishing point

SwitchBack embraces the live, unrepeatable nature of theatrical performance. It creates an original experience each evening out of the same raw elements.
SwitchBack – Sweetscar 2004

Written by David Greig and directed by James Brining, Dr Korczak’s Example by TAG theatre was my first foray into theatre photography.
Dr Korczak’s Example 2003