Our Karen R&D

Assistant Director

Assistant Director and additional dramaturgical support for R&D of 'Our Karen', a play about Karen Carpenter.

David Tuffnell & Co.

ARC Stockton

Nov 2023

Unseen

Consultant

Dramaturgical and creative consultancy for Extant's new Radio drama exploring Domestic Abuse in the Blind and VI community.

Extant

Online

Nov 2023

Periodic Academic Review

External Reviewer

External reviewer from industry perspective for BA (Hons.) Acting for Stage & Screen.

BA (Hons.) Acting for Stage & Screen

Northern School of Art

Hartlepool, UK

April 2023

Max Percy + Friends

Consultant

Consultancy to explore Haptic Technology and Accessibility for Dance for Blind and Partially Sighted Audiences.

Max Percy + Friends, Univeristy of the Arts London

Univeristy of the Arts London

Mar 2023

Manor

Access Worker

Access worker for Blind actor during production of 'Manor'. 

National Theatre

National Theatre

Oct 2021

VI TAP

Facilitator

Visual Impairment & Blind awareness & access training for theatre makers and theatre staff. 

Extant

Online

Mar 2021

Rathband

Host

A live online presentation of the play 'Rathband', in three parts. Hosting the online performance, the online forum and the Q&A.

Extant

Online

July 2020

I AM Festival

Facilitator

A short online workshop exploring the theme of 'Power' through object play and relationships as part of I AM Festival.

Graeae, A New Direction and TATE Exchange

I AM AT HOME Festival, Online

June 2020

Group Dynamics

Visiting Lecturer

Workshops exploring non-violent communication and group dynamics, in context of devising theatre, directing and the wider world.

BA (Hons.) Acting for Stage & Screen

Northern School of Art

Hartlepool, UK

May 2020

Group Dynamics

Introduction to Inclusive Practice for Performance Makers

Visiting Lecturer

As above.

Workshop-seminar exploring disability, access and inclusive practice in theatre industry, for performers and audiences.

BA (Hons.) European Theatre Arts

Rose Bruford College

London, UK

(Facilitated both in-person and online)

Oct 2023

Nov 2022

Oct 2021

Jan, April -  May & Nov 2020

and May 2019 

ISTA Festivals

Terezín, Czech Rp.

Eden Project, Cornwall, UK

Student Ensemble Leader

Leading ensembles of students from international schools, adapting ensemble devising workshops to each festival focus, such as the Holocaust or Climate Change.

International Schools Theatre Association

Terezín, Czech Republic

Eden Project, Cornwall, UK

Mar 2020†

April 2020 †

Elders Company

Work-in-Progress

Movement Director

Leading a 65y/o+ community company in devising a new production, about visual impairment and the UK’s history of 100 years at war.

Elders Company, Southwark Playhouse

Southwark Playhouse, London 

Mar-July 2020 †

One Under: What Connects Us?

Workshop Facilitator

Series of 16+ community workshops exploring themes mental health, suicide & disability, in relation to the play, ‘One Under'.

Graeae

UK Tour

May - Dec 2019

Free Your Beat!

Workshop Facilitator

A PWYD 3 hour drumming workshop as part of the 'Rebel Season' at the Albany for community members,encouraging a rebellious soul and to enjoy making noise.

Seemia Theatre

the Albany

(Rebel Season)

May 2019

Listening and Relationship in Ensemble Performance

Workshop Co-Facilitator

Practice-as-Research workshop, exploring the holistic act of listening to the body, through ensemble physical and vocal theatre.

Independently ran with Hannah Chodos

Pieter Performance Space

Los Angeles USA

Jan 2019

This is Not For You

Director & Co-Facilitator

Series of 3 day intensive workshop with KS3 students culminating in 25 min devised performance exploring disability in relation to centenary of WW1.

Graeae

UK Tour

Oct 2018

A Manhood Project

Workshop Facilitator

Workshop as part of R&D for a new project, leading performers in a series of voice and rhythm exercises, and co-composing of original music.

The Growth House

CAST, Doncaster

May 2018

Zoom!

Director, Performer & Workshop Facilitator

Performances followed by workshops with KS1 students in creating short stories with disabled protagonists.

Invisible Flash

Half Moon Theatre and London & South East Tour

Mar 2018 & Nov 2017

REFRAIN

Lead Singer & Co Facilitator

Working with the composer to teach music and choreography to local all-male volunteer community singers. A site-specific immersive performance, Refrain explored conscientious objectors experience, 100 years since World War One.

Verity Standen & Situations UK

Richmond Castle,
St. Helens and
Newhaven Fort

Mar - Jun 2017

Maddy & The Invisible Band of Groovers

Performer & Workshop Facilitator

3 day R&D & workshop with visually impaired children at Joseph Clarke School. Followed by UK Tour of play with additional workshops.

Invisible Flash & Kazzum Arts

Half Moon Theatre and UK Tour

May - Nov 2016

We Have The Right!

Director

Week of workshops, culminating in 50 mins devised performance exploring young disabled people's rights and themes of ‘The Selfish Giant’.

The Orpheus Centre

The Orpheus Centre

Feb 2016

The Listening Performer

Workshop Facilitator

Physical theatre and folk music workshop with visually impaired performers.

Extant

Stockwell Playhouse

Feb 2016

When The Bells
Toll

Director

A short play, where polyphonic music shows a family in turmoil and a father out of control.

5th International Music & Sound on Stage Conference

Sept 2014