Rob Watt - Award-Winning Theatre Director and Dramaturg

Rob Watt is a highly regarded British theatre director, dramaturg, and creative consultant known for his commitment to socially engaged and collaborative performance. Having served as the Artistic Director of Theatre Centre for five years, Rob Watt established a significant legacy through the Future Makers initiative, which empowers young people across the UK to inform and shape professional theatre productions. His directorial practice spans a wide array of formats, including large-scale national tours, intimate studio pieces, and innovative immersive experiences. Rob Watt has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the National Theatre, Headlong, and Battersea Arts Centre, and has worked alongside notable artists like Ryan Calais Cameron and Charlie Josephine. His work often tackles urgent social and political questions, blending text, movement, and visual design to create emotionally resonant stories. Based in London, Rob Watt also shares his expertise through teaching at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and the Institute of the Arts Barcelona. His portfolio features acclaimed productions like 'Human Nurture', 'The Birds and the Bees', and 'Wish You Weren't Here'. Beyond directing, he offers consultancy in audience-led design and creative strategy, consistently putting communities and people at the heart of the artistic process.