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Lara is an award winning Southwest-based director, writer and theatre maker. She is drawn to scintillating, visually explosive work which unites and confronts audiences. She aims to interrogate the human condition and explore the reasons behind our behaviours - both as individuals and as a society. Her work is recognised for both it's technical complexity and emotional impact on the audience. She is particularly interested in contemporary new writing, Shakespeare and musical theatre. She possesses extensive experience teaching, facilitating and directing young company work.​​

​​Training:

  • MA Drama Directing, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

  • PGCE Secondary Drama, University of Buckingham

  • BA Liberal Arts, University of Exeter 

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WINNER

Brian Buttle Technical

Theatre Award

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School 2025

(The Effect)

FINALIST

Best Two Hander

London Pub Theatre Standing Ovation Awards 2024

(Rosaline and Juliet

by Lara Lawman and Lily Roberts)

WINNER

Best Director

DarkChat Awards

Edinburgh Fringe 2025

(It's Gonna Blow)

‘When the work explodes, as it does in Lara Lawman’s scintillating production of 'The Effect', it reminds you that the future of the industry is bright’

Kris Hallet, Life as Theatre

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