Lisa Gregan

Lisa Gregan is a British theatre director, facilitator and creative practitioner known for her work in youth theatre, community performance and new writing. A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she earned an honours degree in Contemporary Theatre Practice, Gregan later completed an MA in Directing at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Her training established a strong foundation in devised theatre, education and collaborative performance-making.

Gregan has worked extensively across theatre, opera and community arts, collaborating with organisations including Bristol Old Vic, Scottish Opera, the National Theatre of Scotland, Travelling Light, the Tron Theatre and macrobert arts centre. Since joining Bristol Old Vic in 2014, she has played a central role in developing work with young artists and emerging performers, creating productions that champion inclusivity, creativity and social engagement.

Her directing credits include The Light Burns Blue, an acclaimed devised production exploring female identity and representation; Under a Cardboard Sea, a large-scale ensemble work created for Bristol Old Vic’s 250th anniversary featuring more than 100 young performers; and Simon Stephens’ Punk Rock, staged with the Bristol Old Vic Young Company in a dynamic ensemble style. She also directed the ambitious community production Orpheus & Eurydice, a contemporary reimagining of the Greek myth, alongside family productions including Little Red (& Other Winter Tales) in Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio.

Additional directing credits include The Cello Player and Mister Macneep Has Lost His Sheep for Scottish Opera; The Tin Forest for the National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Youth Theatre; I Was Always Behind You and From a City Balcony at the Tron Theatre; Fallout and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at macrobert arts centre; and La Petite Mort for the Arches Live Festival.

As Associate Director, Gregan has worked on productions including Treasure Island for Bristol Old Vic and Igloo for Travelling Light and Bristol Old Vic. Her Assistant Director credits include The Second Hurricane for Scottish Opera, The Wicked Lady at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and Wounded at Birmingham Rep.

Alongside directing, Gregan’s work encompasses facilitation, mentoring and artist development. As Literary and Directors’ Associate at Bristol Old Vic, she supports emerging directors and writers while continuing to champion inclusive theatre-making and opportunities for young artists. Her productions are recognised for their collaborative ethos, visual storytelling and commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in contemporary theatre.