Cal
McCrystal, director of Population: 3's first show, Gladiatrix,
She-Wolf of Rome, is one of the most successful comedy directors
working in theatre today.
As well as working with brilliant clown troupe Spymonkey and directing the first three shows for Peepolykus, he has also sprinkled his comic gold dust on Mel and Sue, The Cambridge Footlights, Kate Dimbleby, Leikin Loppu and Perrier Best Newcomers The Mighty Boosh.
He was also Comedy Director on Cirque de Soleil's Varekai and their new variety TV series, and was Comedy Director for Cirque's latest show Zumanity in Las Vegas.
In November 2003, he directed Joe Orton's Loot at the Derby Playhouse in which Lucy and James played Fay and Dennis.