“We have this night to speak out. Against a misogynist in power in America and a Vice President who doesn’t believe that he should have meetings alone with women. To a Prime Minister who says there’s no magic money tree and then finds a billion pounds to give to the DUP; an organisation that does not respect the LGBT community or women’s rights. That is what this response is for.” Artistic director of Ryan Forde Iosco

Featuring pieces created to directly respond to political events in both the UK and abroad, IN RESPONSE TO… POLITICS raised funds for Liberty, a charity promoting protection of civil liberties and promoting human rights.

Among the writers taking part in the evening  Georgia Fitch (Fit and Proper People), Hassan Abdulrazzak (The Propehet) and Camilla Whitehill (Where Do Little Birds Go). Directors includeD Rafaela Marcus, Lucy Atkinson and Nathan Crossan-Smith.

“Many countries, our own included, are seeing a huge shift in their political landscape. This evening will see the theatre community come together to respond and raise its voice in solidarity.”

I directed a piece specifically written for this event:

SHY TORY by Camilla Whitehill

Starring Tama Phethean, Florence Odumosu, and Hannah Sinclair-Robinson.… Read More

In the wake of the deadliest incident of violence ever committed against LGBTQ people in America, Theatre Renegade presented a night to come together and raise our voices; in memory, in protest, in solidarity.

The night featured a mixture of new pieces written in direct response to the tragedy, performances of pre-written texts and musical performances, all selected to honour and commemorate the victims at Pulse nightclub.

Theatre Renegade is a UK-based theatre company that places story, engagement and empathy at the heart of the theatrical experience. With a strong focus on new writing and social issues, they aim to forge and build new creative partnerships between writers and directors whilst nurturing them from the very earliest drafts through to realised performance.

I directed 2 short pieces written especially for this event

ORLANDO IN ORLANDO by Tristan Bernays

Starring Ryan Forde Iosco

HAEMOPHOBIA by Camilla Whitehill

Starring Janine Harouni, Leo Wan, and Edward Boon… Read More

Ten handpicked writers and directors speed date to find a new collaborative partner that will help them bring a twenty minute piece of new writing to life.

Courting Drama showcases four new collaborative partners and the four pieces that they create and mould together over a two-week period. Did they meet their creative soulmate or want to rip each other’s hair out?

Previous writers and directors involved have worked with/are working with companies such as: the Hampstead Theatre, Bush Theatre, Hightide, the Lowry, Royal Court Theatre, Royal National Theatre, Young Vic Theatre and Punchdrunk. Several of the writers we work with have won or been finaists for awards including: Olivier Award, the Bruntwood Prize, Verity Bargate Award and the George Devine Award.

I have directed 2 short plays for Courting Drama

LOVE IS ON OUR SIDE by Hassan Abdulrazzak

Starring Laura Schofield, Alex Forsyth, and Donncha Kearney

1001 by Camilla Whitehill (subsequently published by Nick Hern Books)

Starring Rhiannon Neads, Alice Fernandez, Annette Flynn, and Callum Cameron… Read More