Playwright, Director, Producer
Adey Ramsel is a British-born producer, playwright, theatre director and arts venue manager. His popular plays combine rich comedy, farce and drama. 2023 see's Adey celebrate 32 years in professional theatre both in the UK and New Zealand. He has won awards for directing, set design and numerous 'Best Production' awards, and was a theatre reviewer with theatreview.co.nz. He was Founder and first Artistic Director for both The Caught Jesters Theatre Company and Newmarket Stage Company (New Zealand); and was Artistic Director and Theatre Manager of The Regal Theatre & Cinema, a 1930's art deco theatre in Worcestershire, UK.
Adey now Heads up Theatre, Artistic and Events in Tamworth (UK), leading on programming and producing for the Assembly Rooms Theatre, Assembly Cinema, Tamworth Castle, and all outdoor theatre, concerts and events in the Castle Grounds and Parks.
"Adey Ramsel is a force of nature. His determination and passion coupled with his superb management skills have enabled him to achieve the impossible: the establishment of a new Stage Company, from scratch, in a location with no tradition of performing arts. Adey was the driving force behind it all: budgets, contracts, recruitment, funding applications, company management, liaison, setting up a Board, - and even directing the shows! I can't recommend him highly enough" - Ashley Church, Ex-Chair, Newmarket Stage Company Board, Ex-CEO, Newmarket Business Association
‘I can’t speak highly enough of Adey's abilities and skills as a director and producer. He has been a veritable pleasure to work with, a director who allows his actors to explore, experiment, and to be gently, but skilfully guided. I therefore have no hesitation in recommending him for posts of director or producer to any potential employer. You won’t regret it.’ George Henare CNZM, OBE, Actor
If you wish to contact Adey for directing work or to enquire about any of his plays, please contact him on:
[email protected]
Full synopsis of all plays can be viewed on the 'Play' page
Adey now Heads up Theatre, Artistic and Events in Tamworth (UK), leading on programming and producing for the Assembly Rooms Theatre, Assembly Cinema, Tamworth Castle, and all outdoor theatre, concerts and events in the Castle Grounds and Parks.
"Adey Ramsel is a force of nature. His determination and passion coupled with his superb management skills have enabled him to achieve the impossible: the establishment of a new Stage Company, from scratch, in a location with no tradition of performing arts. Adey was the driving force behind it all: budgets, contracts, recruitment, funding applications, company management, liaison, setting up a Board, - and even directing the shows! I can't recommend him highly enough" - Ashley Church, Ex-Chair, Newmarket Stage Company Board, Ex-CEO, Newmarket Business Association
‘I can’t speak highly enough of Adey's abilities and skills as a director and producer. He has been a veritable pleasure to work with, a director who allows his actors to explore, experiment, and to be gently, but skilfully guided. I therefore have no hesitation in recommending him for posts of director or producer to any potential employer. You won’t regret it.’ George Henare CNZM, OBE, Actor
If you wish to contact Adey for directing work or to enquire about any of his plays, please contact him on:
[email protected]
Full synopsis of all plays can be viewed on the 'Play' page
Thrill of the Chaste has German Premiere
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Adey is pleased to announce his latest stage play: "Slippery When Wet".
How far does brotherly love go? All the way to the bedroom apparently when Matt steps in for his impotent twin brother Martin and offers to impregnate his wife for him. Legal issues aside the appeal of doing it on the ‘cheap’ sells the idea to Martin whilst his wife Tabitha is sold on the idea that at least she knows Matt, “I mean, who exactly are these sperm donors? How pretty are they?” Before you can say “Is it legal?” a room is rented, money changes hands and the scene is set. But is Martin ready for fatherhood or is it merely a ploy for him to get back at his own father; can Martin sit next door drinking Milo with his brothers wife whilst his wife has sex with another man; how close is Martin to losing his business? Has Martin actually understood his own life and who’s playing who for the fool?
A very adult comedy moving from the negotiating table to the bedroom in one hilarious scene after another, culminating in a very un-sexy, sex scene in a rented hotel room. With serious undertones of what being a father means, brotherly love and what people require in order to love, this is a play that requires a strong cast up for a challenge and able to deal with a strong sub plot of love, dejection, plenty of baggage and sex. Whilst cast do not appear naked there is that impression.
An adult comedy for 3 men, 2 women; editing is happening now but preview copies can be available.
A very adult comedy moving from the negotiating table to the bedroom in one hilarious scene after another, culminating in a very un-sexy, sex scene in a rented hotel room. With serious undertones of what being a father means, brotherly love and what people require in order to love, this is a play that requires a strong cast up for a challenge and able to deal with a strong sub plot of love, dejection, plenty of baggage and sex. Whilst cast do not appear naked there is that impression.
An adult comedy for 3 men, 2 women; editing is happening now but preview copies can be available.
October 2014
After establishing the Newmarket Stage Company Adey takes on the role of Executive Director, to oversee the mission and structure of the company, as he and his family move back to the UK. Adey's wife, Lisa is the new Head of Corporate Development with the Royal Shakespeare Company, based in Stratford Upon Avon. John Callen take over as Artistic Director. John is one of NZ's most distinguished theatre and film practitioners and has spent the last 3 years as core cast for Peter Jackson's trilogy of The Hobbit.
After establishing the Newmarket Stage Company Adey takes on the role of Executive Director, to oversee the mission and structure of the company, as he and his family move back to the UK. Adey's wife, Lisa is the new Head of Corporate Development with the Royal Shakespeare Company, based in Stratford Upon Avon. John Callen take over as Artistic Director. John is one of NZ's most distinguished theatre and film practitioners and has spent the last 3 years as core cast for Peter Jackson's trilogy of The Hobbit.
May 2014
Rehearsals are underway for TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE with the news that George Henare has agreed to become Patron of the Newmarket Satge Company. The company could not have wished for a better Patron.
Rehearsals are underway for TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE with the news that George Henare has agreed to become Patron of the Newmarket Satge Company. The company could not have wished for a better Patron.
May 2014
Ayckbourn's ABSENT FRIENDS opens - some great reviews and limited season - book your tickets now from The Pumphouse website
Ayckbourn's ABSENT FRIENDS opens - some great reviews and limited season - book your tickets now from The Pumphouse website
News - Dec 2013
Newmarket Stage Company to produce the NZ Premiere of Mitch Albom's TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE. This is a coup for the company and will star George Henare and Jason Te Mete.
Newmarket Stage Company to produce the NZ Premiere of Mitch Albom's TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE. This is a coup for the company and will star George Henare and Jason Te Mete.
News - Aug 2013
Adey to direct a revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy of awkwardness ABSENT FRIENDS.
Adey to direct a revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy of awkwardness ABSENT FRIENDS.
News - Jan 2013
2013 is shaping up to be a busy year for Adey - he's directing the smash hit CALENDAR GIRLS, the stage premiere of BLACKADDER GOES FORTH and the classic thriller, AN INSPECTOR CALLS. He is also set designing GREASE.
2013 is shaping up to be a busy year for Adey - he's directing the smash hit CALENDAR GIRLS, the stage premiere of BLACKADDER GOES FORTH and the classic thriller, AN INSPECTOR CALLS. He is also set designing GREASE.
News - Oct 2012
URINETOWN the musical opens to great reviews - only running for a limited time.
URINETOWN the musical opens to great reviews - only running for a limited time.
News - June 2012
Aucklands latest professional theatre company is launched - the Newmarket Stage Company is an initiave between business and the arts to bring high quality, professional live theatre to the areas nightlife.
The company's first Artistic Director, Adey Ramsel is pleased to announce that the first production will be the classic comedy, 'Educating Rita' by Willy Russell and starring kiwi acting icon George Henare and Jodie Hillock, fresh from her success in Tribes at the Maidment.
Bookings are open now: www.iticket.co.nz or (09) 361 1000.
Email the company for further details: [email protected]
The company's first Artistic Director, Adey Ramsel is pleased to announce that the first production will be the classic comedy, 'Educating Rita' by Willy Russell and starring kiwi acting icon George Henare and Jodie Hillock, fresh from her success in Tribes at the Maidment.
Bookings are open now: www.iticket.co.nz or (09) 361 1000.
Email the company for further details: [email protected]
News - July 2012
The NZ premiere of the stage version of BLACKADDER GOES FORTH will hit the boards from 16th Feb 2013. Produced by Papakura Theatre Co and directed by Adey Ramsel this will be a romp through the trenches of WW1
News - 12th March 2012
Passions of War - (A Hamilton Family's story of Passchendaele in the Great War) a new kiwi play by Marc Shaw to premiere at The Metor Theatre, Hamilton, directed by Adey Ramsel. Season: 19th - 28th April 2012. Bookings www.ticketek.co.nz.
Produced by The Shauvian Theatre Co.
Produced by The Shauvian Theatre Co.
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The Priory by Michael Wynne, directed by Adey Ramsel to open March 2012. The Priory which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, won the 2010 Olivier Award for Best Comedy in London's West End. For more details go to www.hlt.org.nz
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Adey is to direct the world's longest running play, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, in Auckland, New Zealand, February 2012 as part of the plays 60th Anniversary Celebrations.
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The new version of the kiwi comedy "It's Not You... it's Me!" is now available.
Email adey for details and pdf script
Email adey for details and pdf script
