Telling extraordinary stories, in intriguing spaces,
with brilliant people.
Rob is a critically acclaimed director, dramaturg, and innovative creative leader. With a keen focus on inclusive and immersive storytelling, he collaborates with writers, communities, designers, and businesses to help navigate the complexities of the world. He is currently the Artistic Director for Theatre Centre, regularly teaches at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and works with the Institute of the Arts Barcelona. He is also chair of Savvy Theatre's board and governor of Addy and Stanhope Secondary School in Lewisham.
Rob's influence extends to the corporate sector, where he crafts immersive learning experiences fostering creative and critical thinking for esteemed clients like JP Morgan Chase, MSC Cruises, Accenture, Nando’s, and Deloitte.
With a rich background, including creative leadership roles at the National Theatre, Headlong Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, Barbican, and Immediate Theatre, Rob brings a wealth of experience and a bold vision to every project.
“Rob Watt’s production achieves the not of inconsiderable feat of moving fluidly between moments of silliness and moments of genuine intensity.”
SHOWS IN DEVELOPMENT
DIZZY by Mohamed Zain Dada
C+NTO by Joelle Taylor
The Good Homosexual by Frazer Flintham
Confabulation by Francesca Beard
Selected Theatre Credits
Wish You Weren’t Here by Katie Redford (Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatre, UK Tour); Birds and Bees by Charlie Josephine (Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatre, UK Tour); Human Nurture by Ryan Calais Cameron (Theatre Centre & Sheffield Theatres, Theatre Peckham); C+NTO by Joelle Taylor (Apples and Snakes); Birds and Bees (film) by Charlie Josephine (Theatre Centre & Soho Theatre); Acts of Resistance by Stef Smith (Headlong Theatre & Bristol Old Vic); Rallying Cry by Apples and Snakes (Battersea Arts Centre, BBC Contains Strong Words Festival Hull, Brighton Fringe); It's Not Too Late to Save the World (and Other Lies) devised by the company (Lyric Hammersmith); Operation Ghost Raven by Rob Watt (The Department & MSC); The Exorcism by Ross Sutherland (Battersea Arts Centre); How to Survive a Post Truth Apocalypse by Francesca Beard (Soho Theatre / Roundhouse / UK Tour); Love and Information by Caryl Churchill (Institute of the Arts Barcelona); SEXY by Vanessa Kisuule (Roundhouse / Bristol Old Vic / UK Tour); Be Prepared by Ian Bonar (Underbelly / VAULT Festival); Party Trap by Ross Sutherland (Shoreditch Town Hall); Goosebumps by Rob Watt (The Vaults); The Joy of Normal devised by Rob Watt and the Company (Orange Tree Theatre); Earthquakes in London by Mike Bartlett (Institute of the Arts Barcelona); Standby For Tape Back-Up by Ross Sutherland (Summerhall / Soho Theatre / Shoreditch Town Hall / UK tour).
TV
Missing Episode by Ross Sutherland, Loop Projects, BBC, BAC
Jack and the Tummy Monster by Roald Dahl (Adaptation by Rob Watt), 2010, designed by Alice Lund, Directors Cut, Imagination Productions
READINGS & Workshops
Manyi Money by Angela Yeoh, BAC
Every Time a Bell Rings by Ian Bonar, Bush Theatre
Slump by Alexandra Joseph, Young Vic, Art Angel
Beyond by Shane Hough, Royal Court
Backstage by Shane Hough, Shane Hough, Soho Theatre