Selected reviews, interviews, features and media from my work as a director and theatre-maker.

Featured Press

★★★★★
“Each of the vibrant fifteen, skilfully directed by Kay Brattan, brings something distinctive.”
EVERYTHING THEATRE
Much Ado About Nothing
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★★★★★
“Kay Brattan has directed this piece with incredible nuance and precision.”
THEATRE AND TONIC
Portia’s Julius Caesar
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★★★
“Kay Brattan directs the show and uses the space and lighting well, giving the actors plenty of room to move, sing and dance.”
LONDONTHEATRE1
Love You More
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★★★★
“The comedy is what makes Party Favour work so well… physical humour works alongside quick, well-judged lines.”
THE SALTERTON ARTS REVIEW
Party Favour
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“A hyper fun, super sexy, intriguingly staged queer romp.”
MOONEY ON THEATRE
Carmilla

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★★★★
“The result is an imaginative staging that blends horror aesthetics with comedic punches.”
LATINO LIFE
Witch Girl Summer
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★★★★
“The clarity and focus of delivery ensure that we remain gripped and transfixed throughout.”
THE PEG
Mary's Daughters
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★★★★
“It burns brightly, much like the hope that appears to be lingering in the flames.”
EVERYTHING THEATRE
We'll Burn That Bridge When We Get To It
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★★★★
“The actors are on their comic A-game. Love You More is a delightful play!”
A YOUNG(ISH) PERSPECTIVE
Love You More

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In Conversation

Conversations about directing, collaboration, new writing and the ideas behind the work.

EVERYTHING THEATRE
Glass Skin and Human Limbs
​The Horrific Catharsis of Witch Girl Summer
On horror, grief, bodies and building the theatrical language of Witch Girl Summer.
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EVERYTHING THEATRE
Oh, Canada!
On Canadian theatre, Little Lion and creating a space for Canadian stories in London.
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BEYOND THE CURTAIN
Don’t Panic
In conversation with Taylor Carmen, Gabrielle-Norma Griffin and Kay Brattan about collaboration, hope and creating the production.
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CAMILLE REVIEWS
Mythic Bodies
On devising, mythology and building a new piece through collaboration between six actors, three directors, a producer and live music.
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EVERYTHING THEATRE
We'll burn that bridge when we get to it: and I guess that's now
Post Breakup Conversations in Kentish Town
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EVERYTHING THEATRE
​Party Favour
Clowning Around in LA
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Watch

Portia's Julius Caesar

Production Trailer
The Space · 2024
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Mary's Daughters

Production Trailer
The Space · 2024
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Reading Cankar

International Roundtable Discussion
A conversation with international theatre practitioners about staging and interpreting the work of Ivan Cankar.
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Production Awards + Recognition

MARY'S DAUGHTERS
​EDINBURGH FRINGE THEATRE AWARDS 2025
WINNER

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WITCH GIRL SUMMER
​FRINGE THEATRE AWARDS 2025/26
Sound Design · Finalist
Movement / Choreography · Finalist

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PARTY FAVOUR
​FRINGE THEATRE AWARDS 2026/27
Solo Performance (Play) · Nominee
Shelby Corley

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PORTIA'S JULIUS CAESAR
OFF WEST END AWARDS 2024
Supporting Performance in a Play
Ellen Trevaskiss as Calpurnia · Nominee

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LYSISTRATA
​MY ENTERTAINMENT WORLD AWARDS 2017
Best Ensemble (Small) · Nominee

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