Paddy Gormley’s wide-ranging interests include writing, presenting, teaching, philosophising and facilitating by way of Socratic Dialogue.
His writing guide, Language with Altitude, was published in April 2023. Click here for the LwA website, including a recording of the book launch.
He is currently working on a series of articles that consider the question of whether AI (artificial intelligence) can ever prevail over HI (human intelligence).
His long-standing interest in the metaphysics and evolution of ideas has led him to develop his own models for the creative process, which he applies in many aspects of his work.
Paddy’s technical skills include sound design and audio editing. He has created a sound booth that delivers studio quality audio using pro mics. Recent projects include a full digital audio recording of his verse play 2020 Visions, with a cast of five actors and music recorded specifically for the project. Click here to listen on YouTube.
Besides being a long standing member, Paddy was AWL Web Co-ordinator from 2001-2004, then became Chairman from 2004-2008. He continues to serve AWL as Web Developer (he created the database that powers this website), Rehearsal Photographer, Data Controller (ICO registered since 2007) and Correspondence Co-ordinator.
Paddy’s rehearsal photography for AWL has prompted many AWLies to ask him to photograph their commercial shows. His theatre photography credits (below) number about sixty productions at venues including Southwark Playhouse, White Bear, Theatre503, OSO, Pleasance Islington, Wimbledon Studio, Tabard, Golden Goose, Bread and Roses, Tea House, Vauxhall, Theatro Technis, Brockley Jack, The Space, Docklands, Hen & Chickens, Norden Farm Cantre, Maidenhead, Brighton Open Air Theatre, Lantern Theatre, Brighton, Ropetackle, Shoreham & Riverhouse Barn, Walton-on-Thames.
The Girl in the Mask
by Brad Sutherland, White Bear, 2026
Hammersmith Bridge Is Falling Down
by Brad Sutherland, OSO 2026
Arc
The world premiere of a dance performance choreographed by Saiba Anand with music composed by Simon Beyer, Theatro Technis 2026
Rika’s Rooms
a one-woman play by Gail Louw, performed by Emma Wilkinson-Wright and directed by Anthony Shrubsall for Oxia Theatre at Tabard Theatre, 2026
May I Borrow Your Husband?
by Maurice Thorogood, White Bear, 2026
Masks & Unmasking
new writing by Charlotte Jennings: Quassu Theatre Company at Republic (London E14), 2026
Ashes & Diamonds
a one-woman play by Gail Louw, diected by Anthony Shrubsall and performed by Elizabeth Counsell, White Bear Theatre, 2026
Double bill: Charlie & Striptease
two one-act Polish plays by Sławomir Mrożek, directed by Orsolya Nagy at Golden Goose Theatre, 2026
Love Noir
short plays by Christopher Buckley, Morgan Archer, Meryl Walker, Izzy Kaur Khatkar, Wanda O’Connor & Hannah Brecher for Shotz! at The Space, London Docklands, 2026
Hello Mammon
by Vaughan Evans, White Bear 2025
Starfish
by Richard Fitchett, The Bread and Roses 2025
Synchronicity
by Arthur I Miller, White Bear, 2025
Fatal Floor
short plays by Liam O’Grady, Richard Fitchett & Wally Sewell at Bread & Roses Theatre, 2025
Keep Your Sunny Side Up
a dramatised celebration of the life and songs of Dame Gracie Fields by David Hampshire, Lantern Theatre Brighton 2025
(W)hormones 2.0
short plays by Richard Fitchett, Emma Zadow, Maeve Elmore and Beth Beaden, produced by Upper Hand Theatre Co at Hen & Chickens Theatre, 2025
Striptease
a one-act Polish play by Sławomir Mrożek, directed by Orsolya Nagy at Tea House Theatre Vauxhall, 2025
A Wild(e) Summer
short plays by Wanda O’Connor, John Christian-Bateman, Olivia Bevans, Hannah Brecher, Lance Fuller & Meryl Walker for Shotz! at The Space, London Docklands, 2025
Other People’s Secrets
short plays by Julia Haythorn, Frank Mariani, Robin Miller, Gregory Cox, Carolyn Pertwee, Nicolas Ridley, Maurice Thorogood & Sally Sheringham for Rare Fortune Productons, OSO Studio Theatre, 2025
Who Is Cahun?
(by D R Hill) Southwark Playhouse, 2025
Were You Anyone before Dad’s Army?
(by Nicolas Ridley) White Bear, 2025
The Psychiatrist
(by Julian Bird) White Bear, 2025
Château Farci
(by David Shirreff) White Bear, 2025
Love in the Limelight
short plays by William Knoweldon, David Rowan, Carolyn Pertwee, Cassandra Hodges, Frank Mariani, Nicolas Ridley, Amanda Bailey, David Hampshire & David Shirreff for Hog in the Limelight & Tales Retold, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton-on-Thames, 2025
Lovers’ Vows
(by Elizabeth Inchbald 1753-1821) Historia Theatre Company, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Jan-Feb 2025
Until She Sleeps
(by Brad Sutherland) White Bear Theatre, 2024
May I Borrow Your Husband?
(by Maurice Thorogood) OSO Studio Theatre, 2024
The Dedication
(by Claire Novello) Novanda Productions, White Bear Theatre Kennington, 2024
AWL Summer Showcase
short plays by Tom Jensen, Sally Sheringham, Carolyn Pertwee, Liam O’Grady, Samantha Parry, Viv Lake, Wally Sewell & Meryl Walker at OSO Studio Theatre, July 2024
Just Stop Extinction Rebellion
(by Brad Sutherland) White Bear Theatre, 2024
Draining the Swamp
(by D R Hill) OSO Studio Theatre, C Venues Edinburgh & tour, 2024
Sunday on the Rocks
(by Theresa Rebeck) Aequitas Theatre Co, Bread and Roses Theatre, 2024
Draining the Swamp
(by D R Hill) Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, 2023
29 Internet Dates
(by Brad Sutherland) OSO Studio Theatre, 2023
If I Could Love
Written and performed by LaTanya Peterkin for Aequitas Theatre Co, Theatre503, 2022
The Collab
(by Rachael Bellis) Aequitas Theatre Co, The Space, 2022
Murder by the Book
(by Robin Miller) Rare Fortune Productions, OSO Studio Theatre, 2022
Mayflower
(by Kate Glover) Historia Theatre Co, Hen & Chickens, 2022
Bonny and Read
(by Claire Novello & Frederick Appleby) Novanda Productions, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, 2022
Bonny and Read
Novanda Productions, Brighton Open Air Theatre, 2022
Bonny and Read
Novanda Productions, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, OSO Studio Theatre, 2021
Waiting in the Wings
short plays by Julia Haythorn, Frank Mariani, Robin Miller, Tom Pauk, Carolyn Pertwee, Nicolas Ridley & Sally Sheringham for Rare Fortune Productons, OSO Studio Theatre, 2021
Revenge: The Horror Cabaret
(by Rachael Bellis) Aequitas Theatre Co, Pleasance Islington, 2021
Mayflower
Historia Theatre Co, tour, 2021
Life Changes
short plays by by Carolyn Pertwee for Rare Fortune Productions, OSO Studio Theatre, 2021
Round and Round the Garden
(by Alan Ayckbourn) Rare Fortune Productions, OSO Studio Theatre, 2020
Brief Encounters
short plays by David Hampshire, Tom Jensen, Carolyn Pertwee, Nicolas Ridley & Sally Sheringham for Rare Fortune Productions, OSO Studio Theatre, 2020
The Dedication
Novanda Productions, Chapel Playhouse, 2019
A Boy Called Porro
(by Penny Culliford) Tricolore Theatre Co, Pleasance Islington, 2019
Murder On Cue
(by Robin Miller) Rare Fortune Productions, OSO Studio Theatre, 2019
Disconnected
OSO Studio Theatre, 2019
Stunning Meara
(by Robin Marchal) Theatre503, 2018
Boris Rex
(by Charlie Dupré) OSO Studio Theatre, 2019
2020 Visions
(by Paddy Gormley) OSO Studio Theatre, 2019
Liberty Hall
(by Robin Miller) Rare Fortune, OSO Studio Theatre, 2018
Dear Chocolate Soldier
(by Kate Glover) Historia Theatre Company, OSO Studio Theatre, 2018
Drowning on Dry Land
(by Alan Ayckbourn) Bournyack Productions, Wimbledon Studio, 2017
Saffron Hill
(by Penny Culliford) Tricolore Theatre Co, Pleasance Islington, 2015
If As We Were Walking
(by Nicolas Ridley) CAA, 2014
Dragon Island
(by Robin Miller) CAA, 2013
2020 Visions
OSO Barnes February 2019, directed by Maurice Thorogood
Belinda / Natasha / Lucy: Olivia Busby
Alec 20, 40 & 60: James Price
Ros: Georgia Riley
Alec 80: Mansel David
The Social Climber
(adaptation of Le Bourgeois gentilhomme) Logos Theatre Company, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, directed by Kenneth Michaels (premiere production 2011)
Hamlet: Tragedy of a Fat Man
One-man show for Simon Fisher-Becker, directed by Kirsty Bennett, Etcetera Theatre 2002 and tour
Twenty-Twenty
Rehearsed reading at Bridewell Theatre 2002: Rosalind Adler, Peter Luke Kenny and Clive Ward, directed by Kirsty Bennett
2020 Visions
Stage play adapted for radio: digital audio recording produced by Paddy Gormley and Maurice Thorogood for 2020 Productions
Ros: Georgia Riley
Lucy: Sarah Lawrie
Natasha: Sophie Morris-Sheppard
Belinda: Olivia Busby
Alec: Maurice Thorogood
The Wold Wide Web
A play for radio: studio recording 2010: Martin Cort, Clive Ward & Camilla Mathias, directed by Simone Vause with sound design by Milos Drndarevic
Meta Matters
16 talks for radio on the question of whether the material world actually exists
Write Minded
Six talks about the creative power of radio
Creative Thinking
Deviser / facilitator
Paddy Gormley’s weekly philosophy class for homeless people at Crisis UK (2005 - 2018)
Speak with My Voice
Workshop leader / teacher
An annual creative writing & music event at Deptford Reach by the Create UK charity
Art vs Rehab
Facilitator
Hannah Hull’s series of workshops (2012) in which artists and others working the field of mental health explore ways of achieving positive outcomes by encouraging and enabling artistice self expression
Activating Creativity
Workshop leader
A half day workshop for the 2010 national conference of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists
Exciting Writing
Deviser / teacher
Paddy Gormley conducted weekly evening classes in various aspects of creative writing at Blackheath Conservatoire of Music and the Arts (c. 1999 - 2004)
Old Possum
Paddy Gormley predicted the rise of cut-throat competition in the formerly cosy domain of professional partnerships, using light-hearted but extremely mordant recitations of his own comic verse. Venues included City of London Guildhall (for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and countless Law Society dinners, conferences and partnership retreats
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