Michael Gyngell
Theatre Director
'Not in the Mood for Quiche Anymore' at Lion and Unicorn
"The direction...breathes life into Buse’s story. Michael Gyngell’s decision to stage
the play with just a few mismatched chairs proves subtly ingenious,
each one shifting purpose as Becks’s world unravels–
a visual reminder of theatre’s power to conjure whole lives out of almost nothing.
Seamless lighting and sound design transform the small pub theatre
into a space that holds multitudes: classrooms, kitchens, prison visits,
each transition precise, and quietly affecting." Avin Houro
- Seen Anything Lately
'Friends - The Musical Parody'
UK Tour 2025/26
"Spectacularly directed" Saskia Foran
- Left Lion
"The action is framed as a live taping... It’s a clever conceit,
breaking the fourth wall without shattering it, ."
Kris Hallet
- Whatsonstage
"...moves along at break-neck speed, each musical number punchy and pacy –
and most importantly for a parody, very funny." Rachel Rogers
- York Mix
"...waves of laughter, nostalgia and a well-crafted tribute
to one of the most iconic American sitcoms of all time." Olivia Skye
- Bromsgrove Standard
"skilfully directed with infectious energy by Michael Gyngell whose hilarious romp
through the highlights of Friends kept the audience laughing from start to finish
The real magic, though, lies in the way the show
invites the audience to be part of the fun." Tara Perez
Ciren Scene
Upcoming directing work:
(Co- Directing) 'I'm Sorry Prime Minister'
at
the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.
Opening January 2026
Upcoming writing work:
'Summer Holiday'
is being revived and
specially rewritten for the Sheffield Crucible in June 2026. Directed by Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti
The Full Monty UK Tour 23/24
Michael has worked as an actor, writer
and director during his long career.
Recent work includes:
'Friends - The Musical Parody' (UK Tour)
‘Not In The Mood For Quiche Anymore’
(Lion and Unicorn/Barons Court Theatre)
Prior to that he directed the recent acclaimed tour
of ‘The Full Monty’ as well as the UK tours of
‘Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense’,
‘Yes Prime Minister’, ‘When Harry Met Sally’
and ‘The Play What I Wrote’.
Other work includes: ‘A Guy Called Scott Crawls under
A Table And Wont Come Out’ (Barons Court Theatre) ‘Clittaford’ (St James Church, Piccadilly) ‘Relatively Speaking’, ‘Confusions’ (South Africa), ‘Summer Holiday’ (Theatre Royal Plymouth) ‘Urinetown’ (Stratford Circus) ‘The Multiverse’ (Waterloo East Theatre). ‘These Thoughts’ (Short Film), ‘Universe’ (P&O Arvia) ‘If You See My Dad’ (Barons Court Theatre).
As an actor his work includes - Peter Pan, Poppy (RSC Barbican), West Side Story (Her Majesty’s), Exclusive (Strand), Merry Wives of Windsor, The Silver King (Chichester Festival Theatre), From Choices to Chocolates (Riverside Studios), The Rink (Cambridge), Richard II (Oldham Coliseum), Art (Whitehall) The Maids, Family Voices, Leave Him to Heaven, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham) One Touch of Venus (Kings Head).
Michael co-wrote the stage adaptation of ‘Summer Holiday’ and wrote ‘Double Top’ (Valentine Productions/BBC Wales) ‘Serena’ (SMG). He also wrote the books for ‘Club Tropicana’ (UK Tour)
‘Close Encounters’ (Century City, Los Angeles ) Digital, X, Universe (P&O Cruises) and 'Multiverse' (Waterloo East Theatre.)
The Full Monty UK Tour 23/24
All enquiries:
Chris Davis
Gavin Barker Associates
2d Wimpole Street
W1G 0EB
Chris@gavinbarkerassociates.co.uk
Instagram @gynge
Full Monty photos - Ellie Kurtz
All other photos - Craig Sugden
