THEATRE
I am a theatre director, writer and performer based in Oxford, creating character-led work that explores contemporary life through humour, human behaviour, and intergenerational relationships. This page brings together my theatre practice, including writing, directing, performance, and development work.
My directing and writing work is rooted in storytelling that feels immediate, human, and accessible, often developed through collaboration and grounded performance.
Training and Development
My practice has been shaped through training in performance, improvisation, and physical theatre, including work with the Vera Legge School of Performing Arts, KAPOW Theatre Company, and The Actor’s Lounge.
I have also developed my skills through workshops and coaching with Clare Bayley, Michael Corbidge (RSC voice and text), Mark Curtis (clowning), and Annie Brooks (puppetry).
These experiences continue to inform my approach as a director, particularly in working with actors, physical storytelling, and ensemble-led rehearsal processes.
Selected Theatre Work
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Exposed – Writer / Director
An immersive two-act play currently in development, with a first try-out planned for Summer 2026. -
All at Sea – Writer / Director
Performed at The Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon (2019), this was my debut full-length play and professional directing project. -
Education & Touring Work
Freelance Education Manager and practitioner with Justice in Motion, developing and delivering national touring education programmes alongside performance and facilitation work. -
Community & Professional Performance
Performance work includes New Theatre Oxford and community theatre with Lime Walk Players, alongside directing and writing for community productions including Peter Pan.
Wow! What an amazingly powerful performance. Absolutely brilliant.
Audience feedback, TAL showcase
Roy has a sensational voice and clear presence whilst performing.
Michael Corbidge, Voice and Text Associate, RSC
Roy gave a terrific performance. An absolute star.
Audience feedback, TAL showcase
A playful performer with great energy. Fun to watch.
Mark Curtis, Small Nose Productions
It has been a privilege sharing scenes alongside Roy.
Josceline Edwards, Actor, TAL
An amazing performance. It made me quite emotional.
Audience feedback, TAL showcase
Theatre Projects
Parallels was written and performed in 24hrs as part of the Oxfordshire Theatre Makers programme.
Parallels, 14th Sept 2025
The Theatre, Chipping Norton
Written by Roy Peach
Directed by Rita Carter
In an Airbnb on Lundy Island, Jules has a plan that involves her best friends, but there’s a catch. One’s an ex-wife and one’s now the new girlfriend and neither knows the other’s there. With herbs to ward off bad spirits, tension, and a bathroom that won’t behave, hilarity quickly ensues.
If You’re Happy and You Know It was written and performed within 24hrs as part of the Oxfordshire Theatre Makers programme.
If You’re Happy and You Know It, Sept 2023
Mill Arts Centre, Banbury
Written by Roy Peach
Directed by Simon Tavener
At Tatterfield Overdale Secondary, the autumn term is off to a chaotic start. An error filled Arts funding bid sees spirits dive when a children’s entertainer arrives, much to the horror of staff who know he’ll be eaten alive and they’re left with the consquences.
Fantastic work – it made me laugh out loud!! I absolutely loved the piece. The perfect way to start the show!
What a brilliant piece of theatre. For a moment I thought the characters were so absurd, then I realised how well written they were because they reflected my own friends exactly!
Writing
Exposed (play in production) – 2026; Parallels (short play) – 2025, Chipping Norton Theatre; If You’re Happy and You Know It (short play) – 2023, The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury; Look Inside (poetry) – 2023; Don’t Tell Me (single) – 2023; Elisha’s New Start (Writing Magazine short story runner-up) – 2019; All at Sea (play) – 2019, The Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon
Directing
Exposed (play in production) – 2026, site specific; All at Sea (play) – 2019, The Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon; Peter Pan (musical) – 2014, community theatre, Headington
Performing
Vince and James, (The Actor’s Lounge Showcase) – 2026; George (It’s A Wonderful Life) – 2016, community production, Oxford; Fagin (Oliver!) – 2012, community production; Ensemble (The Australian Pink Floyd Show) – 2000, Apollo Theatre, Oxford; Pupil (The Demon Headmaster musical) – 1999, Apollo Theatre;
Technical and Production
Front of House Manager (The Nutcracker) – 2025, Creation Theatre; Education Manager (2023-present), Justice in Motion; DSM,LX (Discontented Winter) – 2004, Pegasus Theatre; Stage Crew (Oxford Gang Show), 2004, New Theatre, Oxford; DSM and LX (The Tempest, Oxford School of Drama) – 2003, Pegasus Theatre; SM (Drenched) – 2002, Platypus Theatre; DSM and LX (Bill’s New Frock) – 2002, Pegasus Theatre; SM (Map of Stars) – 2002, Pegasus Theatre;
Peter Pan, 27-29 March 2014
Lime Walk Methodist Hall
Written by Piers Chater Robinson
Directed by Roy Peach
Peter Pan is a classic children’s story by J.M. Barrie about a magical boy who refuses to grow up. He lives in Neverland, a fantastical island full of fairies, pirates, mermaids, and lost boys which you can only reach if you fly to the second star to the right and straight on until morning.
This story we all know and love was reimagined as a musical by Piers Chater Robinson and was the first time I had directed a musical. In much the same way the story is full of magic and wonder, we attempted the same in our small community space. Hiring in Epic Productions for lighting added a great element we’d not had access to before.
Well done on bringing the entire show to life. It’s clearly taken more than a little pixie dust!