PRODUCING
Rory has worked in theatre producing since 2019, beginning with self-producing his own work before working in both the commercial and subsidised sector to develop stunning, bold new writing. He likes to support emerging playwrights, particularly LGBTQ+ projects, developing work that feels theatrical to its core and socially relevant up to the minute.
From 2019 to 2024, Rory was Artistic Director of Paper Mug Theatre, a new writing theatre company whose projects were critically acclaimed by publications such as The Scotsman, The Stage and The Upcoming, and have been performed across the country and internationally.
From 2021 to 2024, Rory was Associate Producer at Grace Dickson Productions, beginning as Assistant Producer and supporting projects at Soho Theatre, New Diorama and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. During this time, Rory was also employed at HD General Management, Grace Dickson's sister company with Ameena Hamid.
From 2024 to 2025, Rory worked as Production Assistant for Playful Productions, developing key knowledge about commercial producing for major, high-budget productions.
In 2025, Rory was Production Coordinator for Francesca Moody Productions, supporting projects which won Fringe Firsts, toured across the country and internationally and transferred to the West End.
Rory is not currently available for new projects, but is always happy to discuss possible partnerships for late 2027 and beyond, so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss.
HOW I CAN HELP
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Producing
From R&D workshops to full-scale productions, I can support across a wide spectrum of services, including raising capital, script development, casting and creative hiring, contracts, marketing and much more.
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General Management/Consultancy
Supporting the delivery of ready-to-go projects, managing aspects of productions that may be outside the remit of creatives, or simply chatting about the needs of your production.
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Bid Writing
With an excellent successful track record for Arts Council England and experience in bid-writing for numerous other charitable donations, trusts and funds, I can offer bespoke packages to help you raise the necessary finances to stage your production, alongside support in fund management and post-project reporting.
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Dramaturgy
As well as being a seasoned theatre producer, Rory is also an award-winning writer, educated to Masters level at a top writing institution, and can offer you bespoke support at any stage of the writing process.
TESTIMONIALS FOR PRODUCING
‘Rory was a phenomenal support during a really busy period of work for us. He demonstrated a keen eye for detail, an amazing sense of creativity, a collaborative approach, and, above all, a fun, kind and productive energy. I'll always value our work together, and would wholeheartedly recommend his producing services.’
GRACE DICKSON (GRACE DICKSON PRODUCTIONS)
'Rory is a huge asset to any team! He supported us across a wide programme of work and at Edinburgh Fringe with great calmness, efficiency and humour. He is incredibly capable and committed but equally a lovely person to work with.'
AMEENA HAMID (HD GENERAL MANAGEMENT/AMEENA HAMID PRODUCTIONS)
'Producers that are simultaneously motivating, motivated, contentious, kind, honest, across every scrap of detail, and just a total joy to work with are hard to find; Rory is all of these things, and then some. He’s a total asset to any project, and is simply excellent at his job. I feel very lucky to have worked with him, and would (and do!) recommend him to anyone who gives me the floor to talk about how great he is.'
JOE ALDOUS (GET HAPPY, CARLO ANNONI PRIZE WINNER)
'For a theatre maker, creating your debut show and building a creative team can be a daunting process. Rory is such a kind, calm, proactive and knowledgeable producer that I always felt like myself and the show were in safe hands.'
CHARLOTTE EYRES (DANI'S INFERNO)
TESTIMONIALS FOR BID-WRITING
'Rory worked with us on several funding applications, including an application to The Unity Theatre Trust and Arts Council England Project Grants. All of which were successful. He is a fantastic bid writer, with excellent producing knowledge.'
SAM EDMUNDS (CHALK LINE THEATRE)
‘Rory is an absolute production WHIZZ and his support was such a lifeline for planning our company's first ever show at Edinburgh Fringe. From advice on poster, PR and marketing, to project planning and finance - he's been so generous in his support with it all. His knowledge and experience have also been invaluable in supporting us to develop multiple ACE funding bids - his notes were incredibly thorough and specific, totally transforming our chances of making our projects a reality and a success.
DREAMBITE COLLECTIVE
'I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Rory Thomas-Howes. I first came across him in a seminar he ran on writing ACE applications, which was already hugely helpful. Then, thanks to him my own ACE application was eventually successful. I had been rejected first time around, and Rory's rewrite was so brilliant - not only brilliant, but swift because time was of the essence and he understood what it meant to me - I don't know what I would have done without him. I felt incredibly well supported, my only complaint was that he wasn't available go on to be the producer for the project, I would have loved to work with him beyond the application stage!! He clearly knows what he's doing, understands the world of funding, and finds exactly the right words. Can't recommend him highly enough, worth his weight in gold.'
SUSAN KEMPSTER
