Midnight Cowboy

“The production, directed by Nick Winston with a book by Bryony Lavery, has a polished, hallucinatory look and Andrew Exeter’s expressionistic set shines. It is monochrome and imaginative, taking the story out of its period setting, and re-configuring it in a psychological space. Winston’s choreography is jittery which adds to the dream-like mix.”

THE GUARDIAN

“Director and choreographer Nick Winston boldly sidesteps realism, staging the action in a stylised monochrome dreamscape that hovers between memory and fantasy. His direction is clear and concise adding depth and character to the action.”

CURTAIN CALL ★★★★★

“Winston creates a powerful ending with simple concise direction that delivers a raw and touching ending while also showing the friendship between Joe and Rico 'Ratso' Rizzo. Winston's direction feels simple but also having its complexity, equally Winston intensely shows themes of friendship, intensity and determined to get out in nicely”

THEATRE LIFE

“Winston has done a lot of creative work in the theatre industry and has given audiences a treat with the amount of fantastic work he creates. His choreography in Midnight Cowboy has many styles, seductive, characterised and there are even moments of a more lyrical/contemporary style. The range of choreography and the attention to detail with movement throughout the piece is one of the strongest elements of the show. The direction for the actors clearly shows Winston's intricate work with characterisation through movement, each character has their own clear style of moving across the stage and the way they stand. For instance, Joe Buck trying to create this cowboy image throws himself into walking with a western swagger and charms women with his Texan charm. His character almost seems over exaggerated and this is intriguing, because it shows he's trying hard to hide his past and make it believable not only to his peers, but also himself.”

TAB IN THE CITY ★★★★

“Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, this world premiere feels timely, reminding us of the alienation of urban life and the desperate need for connection men in particular can experience.”

BROADWAY BABY