Trained through an AHRC-funded MPhil in Directing and Dramaturgy at the University of Birmingham, I specialise in the development of new writing and devised work. I have extensive experience collaborating with writers, companies and communities from early-stage concept to full production. While my main focus has been directing, I am now expanding my work as a freelance literary and production dramaturg and would love to support your next project.
PRODUCTION DRAMATURGY (SELECTED)
The Rainbow by Nicola Werenowska – Director & Dramaturg; Adaptation of DH Lawrence novel; premiered March 2025, Perth Theatre (British Council UK/Poland Season)
Hungry Nation (Coventry City of Culture 2022) – Director & Dramaturg; co-created with Foleshill Social Supermarket & writer Caroline Horton
Unlocking Touch – Participatory audio experience (May Productions / UCL / In Touch, 2022)
Letters to Birmingham (Jerrel Jackson Dance Co) – Dramaturg; Multi-art form collaboration (dance, spoken word, video) at mac, Birmingham, 2014.
DIRECTING, NEW WRITING DEVELOPMENT (SELECTED)
Gluck’s Flowers by Brenda Callis (2024), Theatre West South West Tour
IMBER: You Walk Through (2019), immersive site-specific experience for Salisbury International Arts Festival
Silence by Nicola Werenowska (2018), Salisbury Playhouse, Mercury Theatre and Unity Theatre & UK tour
Hansel by Shiona Morton (2018), Salisbury Playhouse Theatre Fest West Writer’s Prize
Happiness Ltd by Tom Nicholas (2017), Salisbury Playhouse, Bike Shed, Theatre Royal Plymouth & South West tour
This Land by Sian Owen (2016), Pentabus, Salisbury playhouse & UK rural tour
Wiltshire Creative (Salisbury Playhouse, Arts Centre & Salisbury International Arts Festival)
Awarded RTYDS 18-month Resident Director (2015–2016) & Associate Director (2016–2020) Responsibilities included: Director for in-house and touring productions; provided dramaturgical support on all in-house commissions; managed all script submissions; created and ran the Theatre Fest West Writers Prize; founded and led the Artist Development Programme supporting 300+ South West artists; programmed theatre, circus and outdoor arts across studio, main stage, and festival venues
Tin Box Theatre Company (2010–2015)
Co-Artistic Director
Co-Directed all devised, site-specific productions including:
- The Salvagers (2014) – Birmingham Rep & New Diorama Theatre
- Pint Dreams (2013–14) – UK tour (Holding Space Commission)
- Not Known at This Address (2012–13) – Battersea Arts Centre, UK tour
- Stop the Clocks (2011) – The Coffin Works, Birmingham
Pilot Nights, Birmingham (2013–2014)
Part of management & curation team for artist-led work-in-progress platform
LITERARY DRAMATURGY (SELECTED)
Wild Allegations of Unknown Delinquents by Veronica Dewan – (2024-25)
Can You See Me Now? by Rowan Headley – Dramaturg & Mentor, Lighthouse Poole’s Playwriting Prize (2022–2023)
Big Gay Liar by Charlotte Frost – Dramaturg & Mentor, Mercury Theatre Colchester Creatives Programme (2021)
Reader for Brewhouse Distillery Script Reading Service (2021) and Birmingham Rep (2011–2014)
As Associate Director of Wiltshire Creative provided dramaturgical support on all in-house commissions, managed all script submissions; created and ran the Theatre Fest West Writers Prize (2016-2020)
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