“I had the joy and privilege of working closely with Omar when he was Associate Director on PUNCH. I loved working with Omar - I found his notes perceptive, pertinent and helpful: his attention to detail never failed to amaze me. As a leader, he is cool-headed, bold and patient; as a member of a company, he is kind, diplomatic and fun to be around. Honestly, Omar would be an asset to any company, with the brightest future ahead of him.”
Julie Hesmondhalgh - Actor
“Omar’s process is inclusive and accessible, creating a safe space that enables me to make my most creative work.”
Ida Regan - Actor
“Omar's rehearsal rooms achieve a fine balance of rigour and playfulness. He turns his hand to a broad variety of genres and tones with ease and expertise. His methodical and inquisitive preparation pays dividends in the process. Working with Omar, one feels a sense of relaxation which belies the detail and care which goes into his work.”
Anna Himali Howard - New Work Manager, Birmingham Hippodrome
Theatre credits includes:
As Poetic as it Sounds (WIP) - Birmingham Hippodrome Origins Festival
Director, Dramaturg
Untitled (WIP) - Birmingham Hippodrome Origins Festival
Director
A Beginner’s Guide to Widowhood - Regional Tour
Director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer,
PUNCH - Young Vic, Apollo Theatre & Regional Tour
Associate Director
The Trials - Nottingham Playhouse
& Mansfield Palace Theatre
Co-Director
Mr Burns: A Post Electric Play - Derby Theatre
Director, Producer
Wind in the Willows - Derby Theatre
Assistant Director
Jekyll & Hyde - Derby Theatre
Assistant Director
Interdimentional Phishing Scam - Oxford Playhouse
Actor (Voice)
The Emperor’s New Clothes - Derby Theatre
Assistant Director
Palace of Varieties - Derby Theatre
Assistant Director
kilburn (not london) - Simon Marshall
Director
There’s Something Among Us - Chronic Insanity Theatre
Actor
Giraffe - Alphabetti Theatre
Director
Echo Chamber - Tamasha Theatre
Director, Co-Writer
Safe Man - Theatre 503
Director
Tartuffe - Birmingham REP
Assistant Director (REP)
Tamasha Playwrights Scratch Night - Leicester Curve
Co-Director
Write Away Scratch Night - Birmingham REP
Co-Director
Ritual - Birmingham REP
Writer/Director
Hansel & Gretel - Derby Theatre
Assistant Director
I Dare You - Nottingham Playhouse/Leicester Curve
Assistant Director
‘Mr Burns: A Post Electric Play’
At the end of Omar’s 18 Month Residency at Derby Theatre, he was given the opportunity to direct a show of his choice. There was only one title in his mind: Anne Washburn’s 2012 post-modern masterpiece: Mr Burns.
Mr Burns: A Post Electric Play - Written by Anne Washburn
Directed by Omar Khan, 2023 (footage is of first dress rehearsal)