​I originally trained as an actor (Rose Bruford School of Speech and Drama), going on to do a Masters in Directing at the University of East Anglia a few years later. I started writing shortly after - originally to develop material for predominantly female youth theatre casts - but I got the bug and since then I have written and toured work for stage and Radio 4. This led onto dramaturgical work with a range of artists, which is probably one of my favourite things to do as it has introduced me to stories I would never have known or been able to tell myself. 

 

One of my passions is accessible and high quality actor-training, and as freelance Artistic Director for Leeds Heritage Theatres Young People's Theatre programme I head up the 60 strong Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (8 - 18yrs, co-founded in 2012) and the Leeds Actors in Training (18 - 26 yrs, a passion project of mine, founded in 2018).

 

As Associate Artist for LHT I contribute to the development of the company’s artistic vision, amplifying the voice of artists, supporting the creation of new opportunities and strengthening connections between LHT’s venues, workforce, audiences, partners, and the wider community.

 

​Enjoy looking round and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to discuss one-off projects, long term collaboration or just for a preliminary chat about an idea that just won't go away... 

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