Clodagh Chapman (she/her) is a writer, director & theatre maker based in Manchester, UK.
Clodagh made her professional debut with butterfly (VAULT Festival), which The Guardian dubbed “a brilliant show full of heart”. Since then, her work has included LADYFRIENDS [a period drama] (Hope Mill Theatre & UK Tour) and Sink (in development; supported by HOME & Box of Tricks). In film, her debut short played in competition at BAFTA-qualifying festivals worldwide, and she is currently in post-production on her next short, UNCOOL (BFI NETWORK).
Clodagh also lectures at the University of Salford, and works as a Programme Adviser at Sheffield DocFest and a reader for the Bush Theatre. She has previously hosted panels and Q&As for festivals and organisations including the Almeida Theatre, HOME, BFI London Film Festival, BFI Flare, BFI Future Film Festival and Sheffield DocFest. Clodagh also makes new work with young people, currently for the National Theatre and The Lowry via schools programme Speak Up.
Clodagh is a Dramaturgs’ Network and BAFTA Connect member.
Clodagh made her professional debut with butterfly (VAULT Festival), which The Guardian dubbed “a brilliant show full of heart”. Since then, her work has included LADYFRIENDS [a period drama] (Hope Mill Theatre & UK Tour) and Sink (in development; supported by HOME & Box of Tricks). In film, her debut short played in competition at BAFTA-qualifying festivals worldwide, and she is currently in post-production on her next short, UNCOOL (BFI NETWORK).
Clodagh also lectures at the University of Salford, and works as a Programme Adviser at Sheffield DocFest and a reader for the Bush Theatre. She has previously hosted panels and Q&As for festivals and organisations including the Almeida Theatre, HOME, BFI London Film Festival, BFI Flare, BFI Future Film Festival and Sheffield DocFest. Clodagh also makes new work with young people, currently for the National Theatre and The Lowry via schools programme Speak Up.
Clodagh is a Dramaturgs’ Network and BAFTA Connect member.
