I have a passion for telling the stories which aren’t traditionally seen onstage and interrogating the stereotypical misjudgments we label hidden communities with; alongside an invested interested in showcasing the youth of today’s Britain in all its shades. I aim to challenge and invigorate; often considering what I would have found most exciting in a theatre space as a fifteen-year-old.
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About MeAward-winning working-class playwright, poet and producer originally from Bordon in Hampshire, living in Bristol; fresh from completing an MA in Dramatic Writing at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, led by David Edgar & Stephanie Dale.
At the mo, I'm on attachment to the Oxford Playhouse Playmaker scheme and am a member of Broken Silence Theatre's Playwrights Hive. I'm an alumnus of Soho Theatre, HighTide Theatre and Papatango’s respective Writers Groups. Currently, I'm working as the Literary Projects Manager for London Playwrights Workshop, as well as Artistic Director of award-winning multi-arts company ChewBoy Productions, who are an Associate Company of the Lion and Unicorn Theatre. I also work a couple of days a month as the Lead Young Producer at GHT Southampton where I'm producing an event for young people. Alongside writing, I've been working as a workshop leader, project manager and creative writing facilitator for young people at venues such as Chichester Festival Theatre, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre & Higher Education Institutes such as BOVTS, Bath Spa Uni and Chichester College. I've also worked in Digital Marketing for several years both in a freelance and permanent capacity, most recently for Salamander Street Publishing on a casual basis. |
Previous Work.
EUAN
Winner of Best of Brighton Fringe Theatre 2019
Debuted at Tristan Bates 2018
UK Tour 2019
Produced by ChewBoy Productions
Debuted at Tristan Bates 2018
UK Tour 2019
Produced by ChewBoy Productions
"We've lost Euan. Euan's gone. Euan ain't coming back. No one can know that Euan's gone, cus', well, we're 'sposed to be looking after Euan.
And if the boss finds out then she ain't gonna be happy.
So, we gotta find Euan. Which is all well and good, if anyone actually knew what Euan was. "
And if the boss finds out then she ain't gonna be happy.
So, we gotta find Euan. Which is all well and good, if anyone actually knew what Euan was. "
Drag Me Out
Performed at Hen and Chickens Theatre 2018
UK Tour 2019
Produced by ChewBoy Productions
UK Tour 2019
Produced by ChewBoy Productions
‘They say you lose eleven minutes of your life when you smoke a ciggie. I lost a whole lot more just trying to light the thing…’
It’s easy to hide in the dark, especially if you don’t tell anyone you’re there. Xan hasn’t left the four walls of his flat in six months. Not since the night he stepped into the neon pits of Soho, where his voice was dragged down the back alleys, never to be heard again. Not by his mates, his sister or his friends. No one. But Moe is coming. Moe will listen. Moe’s about to change a lot of things.
It’s easy to hide in the dark, especially if you don’t tell anyone you’re there. Xan hasn’t left the four walls of his flat in six months. Not since the night he stepped into the neon pits of Soho, where his voice was dragged down the back alleys, never to be heard again. Not by his mates, his sister or his friends. No one. But Moe is coming. Moe will listen. Moe’s about to change a lot of things.
The Process Trilogy
Premiered at Whirled Cinema, London 2019
Produced by ChewBoy Productions
Produced by ChewBoy Productions
This absurdist short film trilogy follows three seemingly separate stories: a horror film fan dealing with insomnia and 'another self', an artist struggling with her masterpiece and two clowns who may never find the punchline. They deal with the facts that we may never find happiness in our lives or our work, and that ultimately, we always end up back where we started through bittersweet comedy, bleak surrealism and experimental filmmaking.
Before the screening, audiences were invited to answer a series of questions. We then put all the answers into our algorithm, creating a truly individual cut of the films which were representative of the room's overall worldview, perceptions, personality and feeling.
Before the screening, audiences were invited to answer a series of questions. We then put all the answers into our algorithm, creating a truly individual cut of the films which were representative of the room's overall worldview, perceptions, personality and feeling.
Feel More
Performed at Lion and Unicorn Theatre 2020
Nominated for an Off West End Award
Produced by Proforça Theatre
Nominated for an Off West End Award
Produced by Proforça Theatre
A series of new, 15 minute monologues written in response to Proforça Theatre's production of Feel by James Lewis. My short piece revolved around a character named Ali, who recounted the tragic story of his friend who was obsessed with Christmas all year round. Directed by Jess Barton. Performed by Aaron Peters.
