As a lecturer and researcher he has worked for Sheffield Hallam University, Hull University, St Mary’s University and East 15. When not teaching, making or writing about theatre, Henry likes to enjoy Italian football, particularly the fortunes of SSC Napoli.
Stephen Joseph Committee Chairman: Henry Bell
Stephen Joseph Committee Chairman: Henry Bell
Henry is a Senior Lecturer in Performance at University of the West of Scotland. Prior to this, he worked for nearly a decade as a theatre director and applied theatre practitioner at Orange Tree Theatre, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe and Almeida Theatre before undertaking and completing a PhD at University of Hull.

I never met Stephen Joseph but have been lucky enough to work under many of those he inspired. I passionately believe that his ideas and legacy have a crucial role to play in the future of the performing arts industry as well all come to terms with life after the Covid pandemic.