Writer/Director for Theatre and Film. Artistic Director @LeedsPlayhouse. Plays @MethuenDrama.
Leeds
Joined February 2010
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Itβs an incredible honour to step into this role at such a dynamic and ambitious theatre, known for its bold storytelling, commitment to community, and championing of new voices.
Looking forward to whatβs aheadβsee you in Leeds!Β πβ¨
Leeds Playhouse welcomes Tom Wright as artistic director whatsonstage.com/news/leeds-β¦
ALT Tom Wright outside Leeds Playhouse
Wohoo! Congratulations to this brilliant team π
English has been nominated for an @OlivierAwards for Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre at @KilnTheatre!
A huge congratulation to the team who brought this extraordinary show to lifeπ
πΈ Richard Davenport
ALT Serena Manteghi in English, with an 'Olivier Awards Nominee 2025' sticker.
What are you waiting for? Get involved with @PapatangoTC's new exciting venture.
The Papatango Playwrightsβ Studio is now open! Create a profile, connect with creatives and producers, and enjoy digital workshops, networking, one-to-one advice and funding opportunities - all at no cost. Sign up: papatango.co.uk/studio/ #PapatangoStudio #Theatre #Playwriting
Couldnβt be more excited for this! π₯β¨
πΈ Please Please Me
By Tom Wright, directed by Amit Sharma
16 Apr β 23 May 2026
ποΈ bit.ly/PPM_X
ALT A guitar lying horizontally across the text, which reads βKiln Theatre presents, Please Please Me, Brain Epstein and The Beatles. Their Rise. His Fall, by Tom Wright, directed by Amit Sharmaβ
Wohoo! Very proud of this one and the whole team involved at every stage. Can't wait to watch the play again - and that's saying something! π₯β€οΈβπ₯π₯
SIDNEY POITIER: TRAILBLAZER, ACTIVIST, ICON βοΈ π¬
Following a sold out run at Kiln, @RyanCalaisC'sβ― Retrogradeβ―comes to the Apollo Theatre for a strictly limited run from 8 March 2025, directed by @amitdirects.
Tickets from Β£20 | bit.ly/RET_WE_TWT
ALT Retrograde artwork, featuring 'Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron directed by Amit Sharma', Stanley Townsend, Ivanno Jeremiah and Oliver Johnstone.
Not sure what to do with socials... When X isn't filling my feed with poison, I do enjoy seeing what ya'll are up to.
Should I head to Bluesky or is it time to call it quits for now?
For the time being, you can still find me on Insta @tdwright1 before this place implodes.
You reaaaaally wonβt wanna miss this!
π£ Just dropped π£
Brand new artwork for The Purists, the ultimate New York comedy from Dan McCabe, directed by @amitdirects!
Design by @MuseCreativecom
Photography by @MichaelWharley
Hair and Make-up by Becca Lymbourides
ALT The Purists at Kiln Theatre
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βI have got a lot to prove, because of who I amβ
Amit Sharma (@amitdirects) talks to The Stage about his journey to taking the reins @KilnTheatre, the vital role that @graeae played in his career, and his vision for Kiln π thestage.co.uk/big-interviewβ¦
Last week to catch 'Some Demon' @PapatangoTC @arcolatheatre. A fantastic, ambitious debut!
Gunna be a β¨ moment β¨ β€οΈ
Meet @thebrownhijabi, the writer of Peanut Butter & Blueberries, making its world debut at Kiln Theatre in August.
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What a week it's been at Kiln!
And to top it off, weβre thrilled to announce the appointment of @tdwright1 as Associate Artistic Director.
Congratulations Tom!
Stay tuned over the next few days, as we'll be highlighting more moments from the week.
And weβre off! Four fantastic and unique plays that will entertain, move, tickle and challenge you. Live comedy, community co-creationβ¦ With lots more cooking. Come on over to Kilburn!! β€οΈ
π¨ Big news incoming π¨
Our Artistic Director Amit Sharma's inaugural season is here, featuring big conversations and the human stories behind them. And that's just the beginning.
Here's @amitdirects to tell you more, or watch the full video here | youtu.be/5MPNY_1Hcx8
Sam's exceptional play moved me to tears when I first read it in lockdown. Now come along and see these incredible performances whilst you can.
The new trailer for The Ballad of Hattie and James is here!
See the epic, life-spanning tale of friendship, music, and the moments that change you forever at Kiln until 18 May.
ποΈ bit.ly/HATTIE_AND_JAMES
Come and work with us @KilnTheatre. A very exciting time with fabulous programming brewingβ¦ Apply and share πππ»
We are delighted to be offering a full-time paid role for an early career theatre director. Over one year, the Kiln-Mackintosh Resident Assistant Director will gain experience and mentoring in preparation for a future freelance career.
Apply here | bit.ly/TWT_JOB_OPPS
ALT 'We're hiring: Kiln-Mackintosh Resident Assistant Director. Apply by 13 May, Midday'
Five year throwback to the opening of βMy Dadβs Gap Yearβ with Rikki at the Park Theatre. Feels like both yesterday and exactly half a decade agoβ¦
Since then weβve brought to life five new plays, one remount & three original short films. Rikki has offered his priceless dramaturgy to all of these pieces, directed four productions (only stepping aside to allow me a go) and I even convinced him to star in one of my shorts π€©
Never mind the countless table readings, scratch nights, grant forms, career clinics, workshops, pitch meetings, Q&Aβs, fundraisers, cafe sessions, phone calls, near misses and downright detours.
@RikkiBB yβknow!
Forever grateful x
Aaaand the last show of our current season. You don't want to miss this incredible play!
#EnglishPlay β The Other Place, from 9 May
The European premiere of Sanaz Toossiβs Pulitzer Prize-winning play, directed by @DiyanZora β a comic and deeply moving meditation on language and life
Presented in association with @KilnTheatre, where the show will transfer in June 24
ALT Sanaz Toossi looking away from camera to the right in front of a purple and red faded background, with flashes of light to the right. On the left, white text reads: English, by Sanaz Toossi.