Brendan Murray

Brendan is a playwright, theatre director and teacher with over forty years' professional experience. During his career he has written & directed for a wide range of audiences and taught at several leading Drama Schools. Originally from Manchester, Brendan has lived on the South coast since 1988.

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★★★★ "Murray is emerging as one of the country’s most compassionate dramatists."
The Guardian; Seeing The Lights, Theatre by the Lake, Brendan as Writer
★★★★★ "An exquisite exploration of friendship, play and memory across the generations."
What's On Stage; Monday's Child, Tutti Frutti/Barnstorm/Damn Cheek
"Suffused with poetry, wit, and a wonderful wisdom."
Irish Times; How High Is Up?, Theatre Centre, Brendan as Writer
"Themes of death, memory and change are handled with sensitive clarity and wit in Murray's beautifully written script."
Dublin Sunday Times; How High Is Up?, Theatre Centre, Brendan as Writer
"A perfect example of every element of a production working in harmony."
Exuent Magazine; Up Down Man, Salisbury Playhouse/The Tobacco Factory, Brendan as Director and Writer
"Quite simply, one of the most beautiful, uplifting, moving and joyful pieces of theatre I have ever seen."
Western Super-Mum; Up Down Man, Salisbury Playhouse/The Tobacco Factory, Brendan as Director and Writer
"The comical numbers sparkle. Impeccably sung."
The Stage; Ain't Misbehavin - The Fats Waller Musical Show (UK Tour), Brendan as Director
"This bold new production is polished and exciting."
Oxford Times; Ain't Misbehavin - The Fats Waller Musical Show (UK Tour), Brendan as Director
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