Chris Chibnall
| Chris Chibnall | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 (age 46–47) England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | St Mary's University, Twickenham |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield (MA) |
| Occupation | Writer, producer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Notable work |
Doctor Who Torchwood Broadchurch |
| Spouse(s) | Madeline Chibnall |
Chris Chibnall (born 1970) is an English television writer. He is best known for his work on the science-fiction series, Torchwood and the ITV detective serial, Broadchurch. On 22 January 2016 it was announced that he would become the full-time show runner of Doctor Who in 2018.
Raised in Lancashire, he studied drama at St Mary's University, Twickenham, subsequently gaining an MA in Theatre and Film from the University of Sheffield. His early career included work as a football archivist and floor manager for Sky Sports, before leaving to work as an administrator for various theatre companies. From 1996 to 1999 he worked as administrator with the experimental theatre company Complicite (where he met his wife Madeline) before leaving to become a full-time writer.
Chibnall's first short play was produced as part of Contact Theatre's Young Playwright's Festival in 1988, and was directed by Lawrence Till. While studying at college, he wrote two plays, Victims and Now We Are Free, which were performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and directed by Edward Lewis. In 1998, he became Writer in Residence with GRiP Theatre Company, writing three full-length plays, including Best Daze and Gaffer! and several short plays. Chibnall's successor as Writer in Residence was Matthew Broughton. Gaffer! was revived at Southwark Playhouse in 2004.
Chibnall took part in an attachment at the Royal National Theatre Studio in 1999, followed by a year-long attachment to Soho Theatre in 2000, which resulted in his play Kiss Me Like You Mean It, produced at Soho Theatre and directed by Abigail Morris. Its cast included Catherine McCormack, Jason Hughes, Marlene Sidaway and Harry Towb. The play was shortlisted for the Meyer-Whitworth Award, and has subsequently been produced in various venues around the world, including a successful three-month run in Paris in 2004.
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