CV

I studied English Literature at Christ’s College, Cambridge University and did an Mphil in scriptwriting  at Birmingham University. My films have secured prizes, distribution deals and festival screenings around the world. I have been commissioned by Radio 4 and the Bush Theatre, and the National Theatre. I’m also Artistic Director of SPID (Social Political Independent Direct), who creates high quality community theatre for council estates.

Film

Deep Beneath the Earth, 2016
Animated film, has screened in 8 international festivals so far in Italy, Portugal, America and London.

High Above the Sky, 2015
Animated film, has screened in 50 international festivals and won two prizes so far.

‘Affected,’ 2012
Feature film commissioned by the Film Council in collaboration with Transient Film Exchange, screened by the BFI and the LA Femme festival

‘Happyslap,’ October 2007
Feature film commissioned by the Film Council, featured on BBC London news, screened at the BFI

Theatre

Arthur’s World
Full length play commissioned by the Bush theatre, sold out for a three week run in their Attic space January 2015, published by Oberon

iAm
Interactive play which toured London in 2013 and returns for a six week run in September 2014, nominated for an Off West End Theatre Award

‘Childsplay,’ August 2013
Outdoor show which toured the UK after a six week co production with Riverside Studios. Winner of the Independent’s Critic’s Choice

‘Sixteen,’ 2009
Full length site specific play co-produced by the Gate theatre and developed on the National Theatre’s attachment scheme, won the Fringe Report Best Outreach Award

‘The Garden’ 2008
70 minute play commissioned by the Arts Council, co-produced by Riverside Studios

‘Bluebeard’s Wives,’  2006
70 minute play co-produced by the ICA and published by Plays International

‘Open House,’ 2005
Full length play co-produced by the Riverside Studios and published by Plays International having won Time Out critic’s choice, sold out and had its run extended

‘Open House,’ 2004
Full length play co-produced the Warehouse theatre having won a ‘Fringe Highlight’ award and been nominated for a Fringe First at Edinburgh

‘Today,’ October 2001
12 minute piece produced at the Shunt Arch for the Octoberfest

Radio

‘SuperYou,’ 2013
45 minute afternoon play for Holy Mountain, commissioned by Radio 4, Pick of the Day in the Times

‘The Burning Times’, 2011
45 minute afternoon play for Holy Mountain, commissioned by Radio 4, Pick of the Week in the Radio Times

‘Bluebeard’s Wives,’  2006
70 minute radio play broadcast on Resonance FM

Youth work

’Superhuman,’ Dec 2009
Youth theatre show, toured London youth centres, featured on LBC radio

‘The Bag Lady,’ Sept 03
Full length musical presented in schools

Other Achievements

Featured on BBC TV and radio talking about my writing for council estates

Regularly booked as a panel guest for events like the Great Estate Debate and Round Table Drama Debate

Runs workshops for colleges and youth clubs

Frequently invited to speak at universities and contribute to academic publications on theatre’s social role