Paul Thompson

Born in England, Paul has worked as a writer, director, actor, and teacher. As a writer, his work has been performed by the National Youth Theatre in England, the Half Moon Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company and The National Theatre, as well as in Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Canada, the USA and Australia. His published plays include The Children's Crusade, The Motor Show, By Common Consent and The Lorenzaccio Story. He was resident dramatist with the Royal Shakespeare Company and with the The National Theatre . He has also written for BBC Television, BBC Radio and feature films. Paul is currently an Associate Professor of Film and Television at NYU.