I am a director, dramaturg and educator. My work focuses on giving a platform to those under-represented in the theatre and in society. It spans professional theatre work and large-scale participatory projects. My theatre work, whether devised or scripted, combines gritty realism and heightened performance – often moving fluidly between comedy and tragedy. It is poetic and political. I always start with the needs of the script and I’m equally happy deconstructing a classic text or working to breathe life into new writing.

 

As a facilitator, a dramaturg, a mentor or a teacher I pride myself in being able to access others imagination and support them in making the work that is uniquely their own.

 

My process differs for each project but is underpinned by a philosophy which I apply whether working with professionals or students, on scripts or devising, with small groups or large groups, as a director, dramaturg or teacher: To ensure that everyone involved is equal and safe, to work with both the people and the things we have in the room, to encourage a collective imagination from which the work is wrought.

 

My practice is influenced by Joan Littlewood, Bijan Sheibani, debbie tucker green, Michael Chekov, Emma Rice, Claire Hodgson, Tony Fegan, Fabio Santos. I am joint Artistic Director of Cockahoop Theatre.  https://cockahooptheatre.cargo.site