DRAMATIST

★★★★★ 

This Little Life of Mine (Park Theatre) LONDON

" brilliant new musical that deserves a West End transfer" Camden New Journal *****

“All the potential of becoming a classic” London News Online****

"Michael Yale's book is very strong, with more than a touch of Carla Lane...Complimenting a very fine script musical numbers that capture a wit and energy that reminded me of Lionel Bart's work. This is high praise indeed, but the material really is that good." Broadway World *****

NOMINATED FOR 8 AWARDS

including

Best New Musical, Best Musical Production -Off West End Awards

Best New Musical, Best Director - Broadway World Awards

In the Thrice Ninth Kingdom (Soho Theatre/Tristan Bates) LONDON 

★★★★

"subtle, menacing and powerful"   Londonist

"cleverly conceived and stylishly executed"  The Metro

“Taught and tense... Bravo”    Remotegoat

 "Creator Michael Yale delivers an admirably well written and structured play, never sensationalising but

 presenting the shocking facts accurately and unflinchingly." 

BBC WorldService

BLOODY FOOTPRINTS in the USA

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Chicago USA - November 2024

Theatre Southwest Houston Texas - Summer 2024

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro Kentucky - Summer 2023

THEATRE SOUTHWEST 2024 - Director Shawn Havranek.

FRANK- Jay Menchaca / LINDA - Jayne Anderson / CHRIS - Amal Adballah

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024

NOT FOR YOU (Wexford International Arts Festival) IRELAND

 BILLY ROCHE INTERNATIONAL SHORT PLAY AWARD 2020

Michael is Literary Associate at Eilene Davidson Productions

DIRECTOR

What the critics say

 "Yale directs with perfect pace. Terrific" ★★★★The Times

"Terrific. Yale directs with perfect pace. Go!"
Late Company (Trafalgar Studios) The Times ★★★★

"Scintillating. A potent piece of work"
Late Company (Trafalgar Studios) Daily Mail
★★★★

"Director Michael Yale's well-acted production cranks up the tension, while deliving into welcome pockets of black humour. Superb" Late Company (Finborough Theatre) Time Out ★★★★ 

"Yale directs his company with incisive sensitivity"  Late Company (Jonathan Baz) ★★★★

 “Director Michael Yale generates a straightforward romanticism…we are lured from the onset, the production hangs together perfectly…visually attractive and richly engaging”  Monsieur D'Eon (Union Theatre) The Stage ★★★★

 “Michael Yale has chosen to direct his own play.  His direction strengthens the line of the narrative and produces a lovely flow of energy…excellent …resonates on so many levels” This Little Life of Mine (Park Theatre) LiveTheatreUK ★★★★

ACTOR

CONSULTING

 For over 25 years Michael has used his own training and experience in drama to workwith organisations and individuals to create positive change.

Michael is much in demand running workshops on all aspects of Communication Skills including work on personal impact, presentation skills, online communications, body language and vocal impact, communicating under pressure and managing difficult conversations.