I am a theatre director and creative arts facilitator based in Hampshire and London. I have an interest in working with socially, historically, and politically engaged texts. I am passionate about working across disciplines, to explore global diasporic identities, communities, and experiences. Making theatre with, and for communities is important to me, and I think it is important for both theatres and artists to establish strong relationships with the audiences they are making work for.
Projects
- Taking Up Space: Women and Protest in the Indian Diasporahttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-up-space-women-and-protest-in-the-indian-diaspora-tickets-1007924979747 Platform for Indian Democracy invites you to Taking up Space: Women and Protest in the Indian Diaspora, curated by Megan Drabble. Join us at OPEN Southall Arts Centre for an immersive exhibition, exploring the written and oral history of dissent in the British Indian Diaspora. Hear directly from the women of Independent India, who share their personal stories of protest. Transport your
- The Twenty Thrive ExhibitionUtilising my research and archival skills, I worked as part of a team of young multidisciplinary artists to curate an interactive exhibition for the public. This showcased over 25 years of public engagement with the Young Vic theatre. The exhibition was shown in the Maria studio for one week, receiving immensely positive feedback from those who had spent time in the taking part department, as well as others who had never been to the Young Vic before.
- 5 Cally RoadI worked on the project '5 Cally Road', researching the written and oral history of 5 Caledonian Road, and the activist groups that had made the building home. This project took place entirely over Zoom. I used oral history interviews taken during the project to produce a verbatim radio play, which was performed by myself and other participants.
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Work history
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Assistant PractitionerGo Live Theatre Projects
London, United KingdomFreelance
I am responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of workshops involving drama and dance exercises. The aim being for participants to develop skills in communication, team work, improvisation, and confidence.
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AmbassadorYoung Vic
- London, United KingdomFreelance
I represented the Young Vic at the Lambeth Council ELEVATE networking events. I was responsible for discussing how young people have access to the arts in Lambeth currently, as well as how cultural institutions can work together to increase accessibility. This is a part of continued discussion between the council and arts organisations, in order to maximise opportunities for young people in the borough.
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Skills
- Community Engagement
- Drama Teaching
- Theatre Directing
- Facilitating Workshops
- Team Management
- Organisation
Education
Evening ClassThe Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- London, United Kingdom
An eight week intensive, teaching the practical and theoretical skills for theatre directing and taught by Jason Lawson. Throughout the course, I worked on understanding the actor's process, critically analysing other directors and actors, and learning how to deliver rehearsal exercises. Understanding of how to realise a text on stage was taught through collaborating with set designer Rebecca Browner. I then put my knowledge into practice at the end of the eight weeks by directing two actors in Scene 7 of Pinter's 'Betrayal'.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) King's College London
- London, United Kingdom
Grade: 2:1
Activities and societies: - Secretary of KCL Dance Society 2021-2022
- Advanced Tap and Jazz competition teams.
- Member of King's Players, Assistant directing 'Dwindle, Peak, and Pine' in 2020
Key Modules include:
- Free standing Long Essay (10,00 words), focusing on the Black Theatre Co-operative
- Black in the Union Jack? Black Lives in Modern London
- The History of Western Political Ideas Plato- Present
- Investigating the Colonial past of King's College London
- Atlantic Slavery: West Africa and the Caribbean 1492-1807
- Political Culture, Faith and Belonging in the post-1945 United States
- Authority (Thematic Special Subject)
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Awards
Student Opportunity FundKing's College London
I was awarded a Student Opportunity Grant from King's College London, in order to further my future ambitions. I used the grant to fund an evening course at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where I studied 'Directing, an Introduction'.Gold Crown AwardKing's College London
This was awarded to me to recognise my contribution to the King's community as part of the Dance society.