“Director Caroline Wilkes interweaves beautiful writing and dynamic performances to deliver an artistic message to all.”
– Behind the Arras on Starting Out
Caroline Wilkes is a theatre maker & director with over 25 years experience…
Hark! A Nativity Story
(Digital Production), November 2020
“A charming, funny and enchanting re-telling of the Nativity story, jam-packed with beautiful music, audience participation, and bags full of family fun.”
— Leicester Square Theatre
Connected Artist
Caroline is one of five Connect Artists working with RTYDS (Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme).
Cool by Michael Morpurgo
I have the exclusive rights for Michael Morpurgo's novel, Cool. I am currently adapting it and working in partnership with Birmingham Children's Hospital, Inspiring Lives Charity and the award winning director, Sarah Tipple.
Salvaged
I received a micro commission from Bedlam Arts and Mental Health Festival to write a semi autobiographical piece about the inner workings of a psychiatric unit.
“This project highlights the struggles that many do not see on the surface. It goes beyond the ever-growing expectations and unbreakable personas that are so easily overlooked. It shows the enthusiasm of the young that is far too easily taken for granted.”
– Behind the Arras on Starting Out (images above)
Faultlines, 2019
Commissioned by Women's Refuge. Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a further two month tour.
Darkness Falls
Edinburgh Fringe, 2015
“Powerful and compelling. Five characters, a single prison setting, and a collection of tales all entangled, overlapping and merged together to produce a witty, tragic and intensely emotional performance. a striking and enjoyable experience”.
— Varsity (Cambridge University), 4 stars
Audience Comments
“So beautiful to see such a diverse cast & audience and for theatre to touch on our local stories, communities & experiences.”
— On Open Doors
“A really powerful collection of stories – great to see themes that resonate with a contemporary audience.”
— On Starting Out
“A cracking show! Punchy, political, bloody funny and truly invigorating. Long may you live!”