Winner of the Hamburg Theatre Award - Rolf Maris 2023 - Best Director 2023
Creating international narrative theatre and musical theatre, rooted in psychological realism and actor-led storytelling, speaking directly to a contemporary audience.
“EIN MEISTERWERK” - Welt
“genialischer Regisseur” - DAP
Pure Bühnenmagie! - MOPO
“Die Inszenierung ein echter Geniestreich! ★★★★★” - Die Auswärtige Presse
“Director Paul Glaser’s keen eye for detail and comedic-dramatic timing shines through in every scene, seamlessly guiding the audience through a rollercoaster of emotions". - ★★★★★ CPH Academia, Copenhagen 2024
“Swedish-born director and composer PAUL GLASER is not only the artistic director of the English Theatre of Hamburg but also your best guarantee to fill theatre seats. Collaborating with Paul on several exciting occasions and projects, we know: this man is moving theatre.” - Move the North (Cultural Exchange and Collaboration)
“Paul’s appointment as Artistic Director of The English Theatre of Hamburg led to a transformation of that venerable if hidebound institution. He has shown himself to be a director of good taste, sound commercial judgement and unflagging stamina - I commend him to you.” - Hugh Quarshie (Actor, Producer, Writer, Director)
UPCOMING
Paul Glaser is currently preparing a new production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, set to open the 50th anniversary season of The English Theatre of Hamburg. Having previously staged the work in 2017, this production marks a bold new interpretation of Wilde’s classic.
He is also writing and composing the new pantomime The Emperor’s New Clothes, premiering in November 2026.
Rolf Maris 2023 Best Director Award interview - The Pride