Associate, Assistant & Staff Direction

Alongside her own directing projects, Natasha has built an impressive portfolio supporting major productions across the UK’s most prestigious stages. Her work spans large-scale national theatre, regional touring, and development with emerging talent, reflecting her collaborative ethos and creative versatility.

Associate & Staff Direction

Staff Director – Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
National Theatre, 2024
Natasha supported the development and staging of this bold reimagining of the Brontë legacy. Supporting the remount at Northern Stage.

Co-Director – The Odyssey
National Theatre, 2023
As part of the epic nationwide project, Natasha co-directed the North Company’s contribution, bringing Homer’s world to life with community and professional performers.

Associate Director – Protest by Hannah Lavery
Fuel Theatre / Northern Stage / National Theatre of Scotland / Imaginate | UK Tour, 2023–2024
Natasha led the remount and recasting for the 2024 national tour of this powerful play about youth activism.

Pantomime Director – Annual Customs House Pantomime
The Customs House, 2018–2024
Over multiple seasons, Natasha co-created new festive productions, shaping a beloved North East tradition with warmth and originality. As of 2025 Natasha is now Director.

Assistant Direction

Assistant Director – Road by Jim Cartwright
Northern Stage, 2021 | Director: Natalie Ibu
A vital part of the creative team on this gritty ensemble piece exploring working-class lives in 1980s Britain.

Assistant Director – West End Girls
Live Theatre, 2019 | Director: Jake Smith
Supported the development and staging of this dynamic, intergenerational story by Alex Oates.