Credit: Chris Lucas
Directing
Eleanor is an emerging director who is currently building upon her skills and experience. After directing two shows whilst studying at the University of Leeds, one of which was selected for the National Student Drama Festival 2015, Eleanor moved her focus to her acting career. She has recently returned to directing, leading the R&D of ‘The Hare, the Moon and the River’ for Tidal Tales Collective in 2022 as well as being selected to direct a rehearsed reading of ‘Bodkins Beans’ for Portsmouth Road productions in the same year. In 2023, Eleanor directed her first full length professional show: the tour of ‘The Hare, the Moon and the River,’ which was described by audiences as ‘A beautiful play. Visually striking & so cleverly produced.’
Eleanor has also directed several music videos for Imogen Halsey, and The Ashatones barbershop quartet. The Ashatones’ music video for their world cup single ‘It’s Coming Home for Christmas,’ was featured on BBC Breakfast and shared across the BBC’s social media outlets.
Credit: Chris Lucas
Productions
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The Hare, the Moon and the River - Tour
A family theatre show with Tidal Tales Collective celebrating folk music an stories from around the world. The Hare, the Moon and the River toured around venues in the South West in Summer 2023.
Photo credit: Arun Productions
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Echo - Music Video
Working with singer-songwriter Imogen Halsey as director on the music video for her single ‘Echo.’
Director of photography: Jonathan Eve
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It's Coming Home for Christmas - Music Video
Another collaboration with barbershop quartet, The Ashatones, this time for their christmas cover ‘It’s Coming Home for Christmas’ in support of England in the 2022 World Cup.
Director of photograpy: Jonathan Eve
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Bodkin's Beans - Rehearsed reading
Produced by Portsmouth Road Productions, this rehearsed reading of Bodkin’s Beans by Scott Younger was performed in the Drayton Arms.
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The Hare, the Moon and the River R&D
2022 - Working with Tidal Tales Collective CIC to create the first steps of their new show.
Photo credit: Arun Productions
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The Ashatones Kids TV Medley - Music Video
A collaboration with barbershop quartet, The Ashatones’ featuring 25 theme tunes from kids TV shows. Shot in just a day, alongside directing, Eleanor designed and created all the props for the video.
Director of Photography: Edmund Jillings
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Stars and Sails (associate director)
Working as associate director to Emma Callander on ‘Stars and Sails’ a touring family theatre show produced by Tidal Tales Collective.
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Into the Woods - NSDF
Directing Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’ for LUU MT Society. The production was selected and remounted for the National Student Drama Festival 2015, where it won 2 awards.