ADAM DEAR
THEATRE-MAKER
About
Adam Dear is a British-Australian theatre-maker who began his artistic journey as an actor, working in film, television and theatre. Now, with over 25 years in the industry, Dear focuses on directing, writing and teaching, consistently creating innovative work and preparing performers for the next phase of their careers.
Education:
Master of Arts in Theatre Directing
East 15 Acting School, London, England
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Advanced Diploma in Creative Arts
C3 College, Sydney, Australia
Theatre Directing (selected credits)
The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (outdoors) – Director
The Berry Patch & Small Wonder Wines, Tasmania AU [2023]
Lifeline by Adam Page - Assistant Director
ADC Theatre, Cambridge UK [2023]
Milk & Honey by Adam Dear - Director
The Hope Theatre, London UK [2022]
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ (musical) by Sue Townsend, adapted by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary – Assistant Director
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch UK [2022]
The Snow Angel of Antarctica by Vicki Connerty – Co-director
The Terminal, Factory Theatre, Sydney AU [2022]
Sunday in the Park with James – Deviser & Director
East 15 Dance Studio, Loughton UK [2022]
17 / 216 / 7 – Deviser & Director
East 15 Dance Studio, Loughton UK [2022]
Sally by Nick Subjak – Director
Tom Mann Theatre, Sydney AU [2021]
Through the Valley by Adam Dear – Director
C3 Theatre, Sydney AU [2017]
Easter by August Strindberg – Assistant Director
C3 Theatre, Sydney AU [2016]
Constellations by Nick Payne – Director
C3 Theatre, Sydney AU [2015]
Acting Teacher
Find Your Way Drama Academy, Devonport AU
Identity School of Acting, London UK
Speak with Confidence, Sydney AU
Kids Up Front Drama Academy, Sydney AU
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Sydney AU
Professional Acting (selected credits)
Feature Film - Everything in Between - Derek
Feature Film - 1500 Steps - Samuel Mcloughlin
Feature Film - Trust - XYZ Agent Stage - The Ghost Sonata - Baron Skanskorg & The Dead Man
Opera Australia Workshop, Sydney and the Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne
Stage - Whiteley - Lucian Freud - Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Stage - Lord of the Flies - Eric - Subiaco Arts Centre, Perth Stage - Bite-Size - Theo, Edward, Brett, and Vulcan - IPAN Theatre, Sydney
MV - Kathryn Rollins, Reckless - Male Lead
MV - Sons of Alamo, Runaway - Male Lead
TVC – M4 Freeway - Male Lead
TVC - Elementelle Probiotics - Male Lead
TVC - Indeed - Male Lead
TVC - Society One - Dane
TVC - Telstra "Nice" - Male Lead
TVC - McDonald's "Shout ya Mates" - Male Lead
TVC - KFC Cricket - Featured Parent
Performance Art
Thoroughly Modern Man - Deviser & Performer
Expeceptions - Deviser & Performer
Secrets in the Shadows - Deviser & Director