MY ETHOS
I choose to direct theatre which I believe is always working towards inclusion, equality and positive social change. I prioritise telling stories of struggle and joy, of good people with great flaws and loveable villains because this displays the beautiful complexity of humans. My work actively counters negative stereotyping and voices unheard stories. I aim to challenge the status quo and leave the audience thinking about something they may not have considered otherwise. I aim to cast in a way that is exploratory and in doing this I encourage actors to actively consider the roles they want to play. I work with people who excite and inspire me, who bring me joy and creativity, who work hard and understand the value of the ensemble mindset. My projects are the people involved.
EXPERIENCE
I have directed over thirty plays including short plays, full length plays, new writing pieces and published works to critical acclaim. I've directed work at multiple London Fringe Venues including The Old Red Lion Theatre, The Lion and Unicorn, The Omnibus Theatre, The Kings Head Theatre, Theatre 503, The Pleasance Theatre, The Bunker Theatre and Southwark Playhouse.
For more info about my shows check out Blink Theatre.
Qualifications:
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MA Actor Training and Coaching at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
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BA Drama and Creative Writing (Directing and Script-writing) at Manchester Metropolitan University
MY ROLE
The focus of my work is communication. I love the psychology of acting and believe the practice of theatre is essentially an exploraton of human behaviour in the past, present and future. I am drawn to the connection between physicality, voice and psychology. My rehearsal process interlinks these elements through physical, active analysis of text and analytical discussion. My role as director is to bring out the best in actors, to trust in their ability, allowing them confidence in their own choices. I do this by creating a warm, comfortable and safe working environment, where actors are treated as individuals. I invest time in my actors and colleagues ensuring that I am approachable and adaptable, building a team to have fun with during rehearsals.
THE PROCESS
I work collaboratively, offering space for experimentation and allowing actors to take ownership over their work. Whilst facilitating actors to make their own choices, at their own pace, I offer the support of a structured, rigorous and specific rehearsal process. I work compassionately and openly, encouraging creative risk-taking and acknowledging the rehearsal room as a learning environment.
Above all, I working ethically, considering the creative and personal needs of everyone in the rehearsal space as equal. I hope to dispel the myth of director as dictator by working closely and respectfully, in partnership with actors and other creatives