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.
 BWW:UK Interviews: Playwright Prince Gomolvilas
March 27, 2013
Prince Gomolvilas is a Thai American playwright. He has written many plays which have been produced around the world and won several distinctive awards.
 Award-Nominated Vertigo Theatre Productions Bring MYSTERIOUS SKIN To Manchester
March 3, 2013
Following up the critically acclaimed sold out extended run of their original play 'M' the award-nominated Vertigo Theatre Productions switch gear to present the controversial drama 'Mysterious Skin' written by Prince Gomolvilas based on the bestselling novel by Scott Heim.
 Photo Coverage: M Opens in Manchester
January 22, 2013
Award-nominated Vertigo Theatre Productions are bringing their original 2009 play 'M' back to the stage in a brand new production with all new twists and turns in Manchester at the Three Minute Theatre from January 22.
 Photo Coverage: In Rehearsals With 'M'
December 27, 2012
Having enjoyed another successful year with their world premiere stage adaptation of Exam and presenting the UK Premiere of Peter Michael Marino's 'Desperately Seeking the Exit' (which has opened to rave reviews around the globe) Vertigo Theatre Productions are starting off 2013 with a new production of their 2009 thriller 'M' opening at the Three Minute Theatre on January 22.
 ASYLUM OF GRACE Opens in Manchester, Dec 13
November 8, 2012
Written by Neil Ely and directed by Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, and set in the early 1980s, the play focuses on free-spirited Amber, from Manchester living in Eastbourne, working as a waitress for the summer season. On a night out she stumbles back to local lad Sean's house; that night they sleep together and their lives change forever.
 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
February 20, 2012
A brand new show dedicated to gay theatre opens in Manchester this March.
 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
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
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
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
February 26, 2011
Craig Hepworth talks to one of the producers of the Arts Theatre hit
 Photo Flash: Psycho Beach Party Rehearsals, UK Production
January 24, 2011
 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: 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
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
September 13, 2010
 Vertigo Announce UK First With DIE MOMMIE DIE and DON'T ASK DON'T TELL
August 3, 2010
Vertigo Theatre Productions announce exciting new season including a fist in the UK with Charles Busch's Die Mommie Die and a new original drama Don't Ask Don't Tell
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