Glenn T. Griffin is a London-based gay playwright and director whose work explores queer identity and celebrates the intersection of the classic and the contemporary. He has a deep passion for reimagining literary icons and historic voices — finding fresh resonance and modern urgency in timeless stories.
Having trained under acclaimed director Katie Mitchell, Glenn T. Griffin graduated with distinction with a Master of Arts in Theatre Directing from Royal Holloway, University of London. A London-based queer playwright, director, and Fringe theatre artist, Glenn creates bold new writing and modern adaptations that celebrate the intersection of the classic and the contemporary.
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Recent directing credits include:
Measure for Measure, The Dance of Death, What Fresh Hell, The Bear/Proposal, Witches, and Wishes at The Libra Theatre Café, part of London’s vibrant independent theatre scene.
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Before relocating to London, Glenn served for twelve years as Artistic Director of Queen City Theatre Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he directed a wide-ranging repertoire of plays and musicals — from Next to Normal and Side Show to Evita, Heathers the Musical, and Les Liaisons Dangereuses. His direction of plays such as The Pride, Casa Valentina, Cock, and An Act of God reflected his commitment to queer theatre and transformative storytelling.
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As a playwright, Glenn has written or adapted What Fresh Hell Is It, The Dance of Death, The Bear/Proposal, Dracula, Intimate E-pistles, and Sirius – A Most Human of Dog Stories. His work has been produced at The Libra Theatre Café, Off-Tryon Theatre Company, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, and Third Eye Rep in New York City.
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A transformative storyteller at heart, Glenn is drawn to projects that balance intellect and emotion — works with sharp dialogue, bold reimaginings of classics, and stories that leave a mark. His creative vision lies in revealing the humanity within the classics and the timelessness within the modern.
