Nik
Ashton

Nik Ashton is a UK based Director and Acting Coach. He works in theatre, film and TV, and is particularly experienced at working with young actors.

His film work includes being the Children’s Director on the Netflix/Working Title film of Matilda the musical, and most recently he coached on All the Light We Cannot See directed by Shawn Levy, and Anatomy of a Scandal directed by SJ Clarkson.

In addition to his coaching, Nik regularly works with Lucy Bevan in casting young actors.

Nik’s background is as a theatre director working for many companies including the National Theatre, the RSC, Chichester Festival Theatre, Welsh National Opera, Opera North and the Royal Opera House. He is the Worldwide Associate Director of Matilda the musical.