Ed Stambollouian
Ed Stambollouian | |
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| Born | Edward Jack Stambollouian 23 October 1987 |
| Other name | Edward Stambollouian |
| Alma mater | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Website | www |
Edward Jack Stambollouian (born 23 October 1987) is an English theatre and comedy director, playwright, producer and blogger. He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director among other accolades.
Early life
[edit]Stambollouian is from North London. His father John is of Armenian descent; the Stambollouians arrived in Manchester from Kayseri and Smyrna in the 1890s.[1] Stambollouian graduated with a degree in Drama and English from the University of Manchester and a Master of Arts (MA) in Theatre Directing from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[2]
Career
[edit]Starting with Some Lycett Hot at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Stambollouian began working with Joe Lycett on a number of comedy shows.[3] In 2013, Stambollouian served as Associate Director to Jamie Lloyd during Lloyd's tenure as Artistic Director of Trafalgar Studios.[4] Stambollouian directed Rob Hayes' at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starring Jack Holden.[5]
Stambollouian was selected for the 2015 inaugural Old Vic 12 emerging writers scheme.[6] That same year, he directed Feathers in the Snow at Unicorn Theatre[7] and the international stage tour The Amazing Tour Is Not on Fire for YouTubers Dan and Phil.[8]
This was followed by the comedy event Invisible Dot's Birthday Bash. Stambollouian went on to direct Blush at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival[9] and Night School for the 2018 Pinter event at the Harold Pinter Theatre, marking Stambollouian's West End debut.[10]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Stambollouian dabbled in food blogging with a focus on Armenian cuisine.[11] He returned to directing in 2021 with Ian Wooldridge's adaptation of Animal Farm in a collaboration between the Royal & Derngate Theatre and the National Youth Theatre.[12]
In 2022, Stamboullian directed Max Fosh's comedy show Zocial Butterfly,[13] Daniel Howell's tour We're All Doomed![14] and the Sorted Food live Christmas special.[15]
With Holden, Stambollouian co-wrote and directed the true crime play Kenrex.[16] The play premiered in Sheffield in 2024 before transferring to London the following year and New York in 2026.[17][18] Kenrex went on to receive six Laurence Olivier Award nominations, including Best Director for Stambollouian and Best New Play.[19] The play was nominated for a 2026 Offie and Critics' Circle Theatre Award.[20][21]
References
[edit]- ↑ Piñon, Erin (22 January 2026). "Buzzin' Over Manchester". Armenian Institute. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Mokrynski, Kat (20 November 2025). "Interview: 'We're Gonna Up The Ante To Eleven': John Patrick Elliott, Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian on The Return of KENREX". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Edward Stambollouian". Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ↑ Antoniou, Katie (18 May 2013). "INTERVIEW: Jamie Lloyd talks Trafalgar Takeovers, Pinter and Politics". Run Riot. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Bosanquet, Theo (17 July 2014). "A few of my favourite Edinburgh things: Director Ed Stambollouian". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ↑ Snow, Georgia (27 November 2015). "Old Vic announces 12 winners for emerging talent scheme". The Stage. Retrieved 17 March 2016.(subscription required)
- ↑ "Ticket Offer: Feathers in the Snow at the Unicorn Theatre". A Younger Theatre. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "YouTube Stars Dan & Phil Bring 'The Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire' To Aus". The Music. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ↑ "Theatre review: Blush". The Scotsman. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ↑ Billington, Michael (11 November 2018). "Pinter Three and Four review – terror from Tamsin Greig, and a hilarious Lee Evans". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ↑ "London Cooking's Dolma! with Ed Stambollouian". Armenian Institute. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ↑ Najib, Farah (14 June 2021). "Review: Animal Farm at National Youth Theatre". Exeunt. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ↑ Cristi, A A (15 June 2022). "MAX FOSH: ZOCIAL BUTTERLY Comes To The London Palladium". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ↑ "Acclaimed true crime thriller "Kenrex" to have American premiere this spring after three sold-out London productions". DKC O&M. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sorted Food and The Live Show Company presents… Sorted Live: The Big Christmas Bash". On in London. December 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ↑ James, Tabitha (9 February 2025). "IN CONVERSATION WITH: Ed Stambollouian". A Young(ish) Perspective. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Wood, Alex (2024-11-18). "Kenrex to transfer to London following Sheffield premiere". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ Wood, Alex (2026-01-27). "Kenrex with Jack Holden to transfer to New York". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ Wiegand, Chris (2026-03-05). "Paddington and Into the Woods up for 11 Olivier awards each". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ↑ Beck, Richard (1 April 2026). "OFFIES 2026 - And the Winners Are…". Broadway Baby. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Philpott, Maryam. "Critics' Circle Theatre Awards 2026". The Reviews Hub. Retrieved 12 April 2026.