I am a professional theatre-maker today because I was a participant as a young person. From my own experiences, I know that the arts can change the way we look at the world and help us live more connected lives.

I have always been happy for my arts practice to be put at the service of another agenda – to explore an issue or to promote a debate. Social change and community development are part of the reason I am a professional theatre-maker –and what that applied art can do often seems more important to me than what might be called pure art. A live shared-experience can bring people together in a way that little else can do, it can promote debate and create connections all whilst entertaining and beguiling us.

Since the summer of 2016 I have been the Artistic Director of Hampshire’s Blue Apple Theatre. With this amazing company I have been writing for, and directing, an incredible cast. We have visited Poland, The Czech Republic and Italy, as well as planning a partnership with a Chinese organisation.

The company’s very accessible versions of both Frankenstein and Animal Farm (both of which will suit a large young cast) can be found here:https://blueappletheatre.com/playscripts

Member of the Writers’ Guild UK

Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts