Simon Evans is the writer and director of the BBC’s Staged, starring Michael Sheen, David Tennant, and Simon himself alongside a revolving door of appearances from an incredible lineup of actors such as Dame Judi Dench. Filmed primarily over Zoom during the pandemic, the series brought much-needed levity, laughs, and joy to many people during a very dark time in a style that managed to feel both mainstream and extremely unique. Simon also has an extensive background as a theatre director, writer, and actor, including his original double bill The Vanishing Man / The Extinction Event and his fantastic new production of Cyrano De Bergerac, starring Adrian Lester at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He’s a multitalented artist and a comedic genius, so it was brilliant speaking with him about the magic of live performance and growing alongside his surprise hit series.

Staged

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Extra: New Year’s special | Outtakes

Cyrano De Bergerac

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What the play is about
Bringing the play to the stage

The Vanishing Man / The Extinction Event

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Performing a close-up magic trick

Other Productions

Killer Joe
The Dazzle
Bug
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui