The Seven Sisters - one of the oldest stories still being told
Developing storyline with the community chorus in Twistov for Teatro Vivo
Some of my earliest memories are of being read to as a child. Or making my own pencil scratches to convey a made-up tale; often about a woman called Mrs Martini who had a butler and a hat addiction…but that’s another story.
What’s your story and how do you choose to tell it?
With over 25 years’ experience telling, adapting and devising stories through live performance, film and audio projects, I love exploring how to awaken the power of a story to connect with an audience.
My diverse practice enables me to work with storytellers to explore the many ways their story can be told.
I work with writers, performers, communities, and individuals to explore bespoke ways to develop their stories.
My approach will often involve exercises to unlock imagination and open-up connection. Deep listening, free writing and rhythmic response exercises can liberate the voice of your story.
Nature and environment focused enquiry can help to develop the world of your story.
Reflective analysis on the here and now and your story’s place within it will open up possibilities on audience, form and approach.
Recent Clients include:
- Charlotte Ginsborg / Cement Fields / Ebbsfleet Garden City
Working with filmmaker Charlotte Ginsborg to engage the community in storytelling / collective imagining sessions to develop poetry for a new film project.
- Beth Flintoff & Jonathon Porritt- environmentalists and writers
We worked together to develop a play and 5 short films inspired by Jonathon’s visions for the future.
- Anders Lustgarten & Nick Hildyard – Playwright and Activist
I developed a series of workshops to enable the playwright and activist to explore narratives for a new play about oil company corruption.
- Bill Robinson – former Chairman at KPMG
I worked with Bill to develop his first musical The Kingmaker based on the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
- Rosebery School – Futures Festival workshops
Working with year 12 students on visioning for the future through telling their own story and finding their voice.
- Southbank Centre – Women of the World Festival
Working with young women to find their confidence and their voice to tell stories about badass girls from history.
If you'd be interested in discussing your story with me, please get in touch.