Chris Chibnall gained a First Class Honours degree in Drama and English from St Marys University College, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham where whilst a student he wrote Victims a play…

Chris Chibnall gained a First Class Honours degree in Drama and English from St Marys University College, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham where whilst a student he wrote Victims a play about young homeless in London which was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Amongst the cast were Rebecca Craig (the daughter of film designer and three-time Oscar winner,Stuart Craig), who went on to become a professional actress. After leaving St Marys he gained an MA in Theatre Studies from Sheffield University. He was a co-founder of the Asimmetric Theatre Company and his play Now We Are Free was also premiered by the company at the Edinburgh Fringe, receiving a Fringe First nomination. Both plays were directed by Edward Lewis.