I am an artist, facilitator and digital producer.
I am a Welsh queer theatre-maker and writer based in Manchester, England. I love dressing up as my grandad, epic mythology and writing gay poetry. My theatre asks you to get up and join in.
I make collaborative live and recorded art that includes and responds to the communities it serves, and my core artistic goal is to empower, enlighten and enrich people through creativity and play.
I am a devising-based theatre-maker; what this means is that my work gets created in the rehearsal room through playing games, improvising and exploratory work.
My work to date has largely been participatory, interactive or partially improvised. I am in constant conversation with the audience, exploring ways of creating community within the time and space of a theatre performance.
Core themes include the rich Welsh mythology of my childhood, queerness, family, mental health and grief. My work, although oftentimes explores difficult themes, is light and ultimately hopeful.
Facilitation
I work with and for communities who otherwise might not have access to great art. I am a trained workshop facilitator using drama and games to bring out the artist in everyone and to encourage community. I also make art works with community groups, including a large scale art installation with the visitors to the National Football Museum and a fantasy audio drama with an LGBT youth group. I've begun on the Trainers Journey with the ICA, an internationally recognised institute using Technology of Participation methods to foster communication and consensus in groups.
Digital Producing
As a digital producer, I specialise in ensuring that meetings, workshops and events run smoothly, both online and in hybrid contexts. As a digital producer for remote events, I have worked with a variety of partners in the corporate, non-profit and higher education sectors, including: the NHS; Christian Aid; UK Atomic Energy Authority; elhra; Primary Science Trust; International Association of Facilitators; Pesticide Action Network UK; Medecins Sans Frontiers; University of Oxford; University of Leeds; University College London; University of Durham.
My specialism is hybrid producing, allowing your event to run smoothly with remote and co-located participants. I oversee logistical aspects such as audio and video and ensure a seamless virtual experience for participants.
