Ellie Jay Stevens is a theatre director, dramaturg, and creative producer from Dumfries and Galloway. She joined DG Unlimited in 2025, bringing her experience as an artist and producer to help champion and connect the region’s creative community.
Originally from Castle Douglas, Ellie holds an MA in Drama Directing from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and a BA in Drama and Performance from Queen Margaret University. Her work focuses on new writing, feminist theatre, and striking visual storytelling. Directing credits include The Strongest Girl in the World (sold-out Off-Broadway run and winner of Entertainment Now’s WOW Award), A Trio of Tennessee Williams (which completed a full UK tour), How You Died (winner of Everything Theatre’s Best of Camden Fringe Award), and Hindsight, performed at the Scottish Parliament in 2024.
Ellie is the founder of Dark Skies Ensemble, a company of early-career artists creating bold, thought-provoking theatre, and Associate Director of Fox and Hound Theatre Company. She was previously Theatre Coordinator at the Redgrave Theatre, has worked across venues throughout the UK, and led two year-long Actor Development programmes at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
With a background spanning directing, producing, and arts education, Ellie brings a collaborative and inclusive approach to all her work. She is passionate about making creativity accessible to everyone and continues to advocate for artists and organisations that shape Dumfries and Galloway’s vibrant cultural landscape.