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Craig Hepworth Craig Hepworth is a former musical theatre actor who now owns and is the artistic director of the popular Manchester Fringe Theatre company Vertigo Theatre Productions. The company have scored big hits with original plays written by him and his writing partner as well as producing, Directing and starring in the UK Premiere of Dog Sees God. Theatre is his number one love (as well as his partner of course) and if not working on a new play he’s normally reviewing other peoples plays for a UK Theatre site.Aside from his love of theatre he can be found In bars, cinemas or gossiping on Facebook, or he will be found embracing his second love....campy TV shows.





9 TO 5 - UK Premiere Review, Manchester Opera House
9 TO 5 - UK Premiere Review, Manchester Opera House
October 20, 2012

With this new UK production (which is not so much new as a slightly altered version of the US tour with the same set) they had the chance to sort out the problems that plagued a show that is dying to break out, sadly the problems are more noticeable than ever.

Vertigo Bring The Original Hit Thriller 'M' Back To The Stage in Manchester
Vertigo Bring The Original Hit Thriller 'M' Back To The Stage in Manchester
October 8, 2012

After scoring rave reviews in September with their world premiere stage adaptation of EXAM (which has had interest from major New York producers) the team are bringing back one of their biggest original hits 'M', a trashy thriller that pays homage to films such as Cruel Intentions and Wild Things as well as tipping its hat to stage thrillers of the 1940s and 50s. T

EXAM - New Stage Adaptation of Cult Psychological Brit Thriller - Opens in Manchester, Sept 5
EXAM - New Stage Adaptation of Cult Psychological Brit Thriller - Opens in Manchester, Sept 5
September 5, 2012

Now Vertigo have opened a new off shoot company called Gen-X Theatre productions that is dedicated to bringing edgier and more diverse work to the stage. The off shoot company is owned by Vertigo but run by 2 of the Vertigo founders Craig Hepworth and Karl Burge as well as Richard Allen and Stuart Reeve and will premiere their debut play this coming September at the Three Minute Theatre. The first play is the UK Premiere stage version of 'EXAM' a psychological thriller based on the British film by Stuart Hazeldine.

Photo Flash: Stage Adaptation of EXAM in Rehearsals at Gen-X
Photo Flash: Stage Adaptation of EXAM in Rehearsals at Gen-X
August 13, 2012

Vertigo Theatre Productions' Gen-X brings the BAFTA-nominated cult film to the stage in Manchester.

Vertigo Theatre's DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT Hits Manchester Tonight, July 30
Vertigo Theatre's DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT Hits Manchester Tonight, July 30
July 30, 2012

Award-nominated Vertigo Theatre Productions are bringing a new show and its star from New York to Manchester for its UK Premiere prior to a 4 week run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

EXAM - A New Stage Adaptation of the Cult Psychological Brit Thriller Opens in Manchester, Sep 2012
EXAM - A New Stage Adaptation of the Cult Psychological Brit Thriller Opens in Manchester, Sep 2012
June 5, 2012

Now Vertigo have opened a new off shoot company called Gen-X Theatre productions that is dedicated to bringing edgier and more diverse work to the stage. The off shoot company is owned by Vertigo but run by 2 of the Vertigo founders Craig Hepworth and Karl Burge as well as Richard Allen and Stuart Reeve and will premiere their debut play this coming September at the Three Minute Theatre. The first play is the UK Premiere stage version of 'EXAM' a psychological thriller based on the British film by Stuart Hazeldine.

BWW:UK Interviews: Writer/Performer Peter Michael Marino Of DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT
BWW:UK Interviews: Writer/Performer Peter Michael Marino Of DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT
April 19, 2012

The writer of the musical Desperately Seeking Susan opens up about creating a flop in his new one man show Desperately Seeking the Exit.

BWW Reviews: MONKEE BUSINESS, Manchester Opera House, April 4 2012
BWW Reviews: MONKEE BUSINESS, Manchester Opera House, April 4 2012
April 5, 2012

Craig Hepworth is not impressed with this new jukebox show

DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT Hits Manchester Direct From New York Courtesy Of Vertigo
DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT Hits Manchester Direct From New York Courtesy Of Vertigo
March 9, 2012

Award-nominated Vertigo Theatre Productions are bringing a new show and its star from New York to Manchester for its UK Premiere prior to a 4 week run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Queer As Fringe Launches In Manchester
Queer As Fringe Launches In Manchester
February 20, 2012

A brand new show dedicated to gay theatre opens in Manchester this March.

Dream Avenue Productions Bring ‘Celluloid’ To Manchester
Dream Avenue Productions Bring ‘Celluloid’ To Manchester
October 21, 2011

The exciting new fringe play opens in Manchester this November.

Vertigo Announce New Spin-Off Company And New Shows
Vertigo Announce New Spin-Off Company And New Shows
August 14, 2011

With a new company and a World Premiere stage adaptation of a bestselling novel, Manchester's award-nominated fringe company look set to hit new heights in 2012.

Photo Flash - DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! UK Production - Angela Arrives in Manchester
Photo Flash - DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! UK Production - Angela Arrives in Manchester
July 17, 2011

Angela Arden (AKA Dale Vicker) arrived in Manchester to check out the sights and meet her fans.

UK Premiere Of DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! Returns As Part Of Manchester Pride 2011
UK Premiere Of DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! Returns As Part Of Manchester Pride 2011
April 22, 2011

Award-nominated Vertigo Theatre Productions recently had the great honour of producing the UK Premiere Productions of Legendary writer/performer Charles Busch's Off Broadway (and movie) camp masterpieces ‘Die, Mommie, Die! and Psycho Beach Party. Both productions smashed box office records for Vertigo and audience members chose the 2 shows (along with Vertigo's original drama OUT!) as their favourite shows by the company.

BWW Interviews: Louis Hartshorn, Producer Of WOODY SEZ
BWW Interviews: Louis Hartshorn, Producer Of WOODY SEZ
February 26, 2011

Craig Hepworth talks to one of the producers of the Arts Theatre hit

BWW Interviews: Tony-Nominated Charles Busch
BWW Interviews: Tony-Nominated Charles Busch
January 22, 2011

Legend Charles Busch talks about his career, inspirations and the UK Premieres of two of his plays

Photo Flash: Psycho Beach Party Rehearsals, UK Production
Photo Flash: Die Mommie Die Rehearsals, UK Production
Photo Flash: Die Mommie Die Rehearsals, UK Production
December 13, 2010

Award Nominated Vertigo Theatre Productions bring the smash hit Charles Busch Off Broadway play 'Die, Mommie, Die!' to the UK opening March 23rd at Taurus in Manchester.

Vertigo Announce Full Cast for DIE MOMMIE DIE and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY UK Productions
Vertigo Announce Full Cast for DIE MOMMIE DIE and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY UK Productions
October 22, 2010

Award Nominated fringe theatre production company Vertigo Theatre Productions from Manchester have announced the full cast line up for their productions of the Charles Busch plays Die Mommie Die and Psycho Beach Party which are to be staged for the first time in the UK at Taurus on Manchester's famous Canal Street as part of Taurus 10th anniverseay as one of the leading bars and fringe venues in the city's Gay Village.

Vertigo Bring DIE MOMMIE DIE and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY  to UK Audiences


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