Jordan Langford
Originally from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Jordan graduated as Head Boy from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in 2013. Following a successful career as a performer, Jordan completed an MA in Directing (Distinction) at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance and has recently completed his Certification as an Intimacy Coordinator at the National Film and Television School.
Director credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (European Tour); Kerry Ellis Does Christmas (Leatherhead Theatre); Flutter-Bye (Ironworks Studios, Brighton); Build A Rocket (Gmfringe Award Nominee - UK Tour and Edinburgh Fringe Festival); Government Inspector (The Scottish Institute Of Theatre, Dance, Film And TV); The Theory Of Relativity (Mas Alba, Barcelona); Robin Hood (Leeds Conservatoire/ City Varieties); Sweet Charity (Festival Theatre Studios, Edinburgh); Dick Whittington (Leeds Conservatoire/ City Varieties); Ink (Courtyard, Rose Bruford); At Last, It's Summer (Workshop And Concept Album Recorded At Abbey Road Studios / Capitol Records, Los Angeles) and Happy (R&D and Tour, Sheffield Crucible).
Associate/ Assistant Director credits include: At Last, It's Summer (London Palladium); The Tempest (Theatre Space North East) and The Passenger (Manchester Jewish Museum).
Choreography/ Movement Director credits include: At Last, It's Summer (London Palladium); Kerry Ellis Does Christmas (Leatherhead Theatre); Cinderella (Brighton Metropole); The Tempest (Theatre Space North East); Sweet Charity (Festival Theatre Studios, Edinburgh); The Wizard of Oz (UK Open-Air Tour); Aladdin (Brighton Centre); Peter Pan: The Musical (European Tour); Secret Santa: The Frost Files, Snow White and Peter Pan, all at the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne. Jordan worked as Associate Choreographer for MSC CRUISES and currently holds the position of Creative Producer at Brick Lane Music Hall in East London, where he has choreographed and staged pantomimes, variety shows and summer seasons. He is an All England Dance adjudicator of Dance Competitions and Festivals and Honorary Member of the NATD.
Screen credits as Intimacy Coordinator include: Glitched (Making Productions Ltd.), The Rainbow Crossing Academy (Slick Films Ltd.), All That Glitters (Clover Fox Films Ltd.).
Website: www.jordan-langford.com
Insta: @JordanLangford1 / @ICJordanL
Session: Unlocking Schwartz
Step into the world of Stephen Schwartz, the composer and lyricist behind some of musical theatre’s most iconic works. Over a career spanning five decades, Schwartz has left an enduring legacy on the genre, earning three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a place in the Theatre Hall of Fame.
This course, designed for seasoned performers and creatives, offers an in-depth exploration of Schwartz’s distinctive craft. You’ll examine his contributions to musical scores Pippin, The Baker’s Wife, his expressive lyrics in Godspell, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the shows where he has written both Children of Eden, Wicked.
Throughout the week students will:
- enhance their integration of acting, singing and dance to bring Schwartz’s intricate characters and fantastical worlds to life
- dissect Schwartz’s lyrics with text-based work to uncover their deeper layers of meaning
- investigate the staging and direction of Schwartz’s most celebrated shows, focusing on how his collaborators’ additions of movement and design amplify storytelling
- study Schwartz’s signature musical style, learning how his compositions shape narrative and character arcs
- take part in a Schwartz-themed acting through song masterclass, with the chance to perform solo material and receive critique
- immerse in ensemble work, tackling rich harmonies and finessing vocal blending in Schwartz’s group numbers
- benefit from continuous, personalised input from two seasoned West End professionals to support your artistic journey
“So much of me is made of what I learned from you...” – so come and join us to unlock your own unique performance style through the works of Dr Schwartz!
Please note there may be a small additional cost for course materials, but we will endeavour to keep this minimal.