Writing

I work as a freelance narrative-whisperer - wrangling words, forging arcs and bending genres on the great Dialogue Plains (yeehaw!).

I hold an MA (Distinction) in Games Design from UAL, with a research focus on interactive dialogue and player role. While studying for my Masters degree I worked as the writer on Among Trees, and had my writing featured in Inkle's Pendragon! Get in touch if you'd like a sample of my work, or check out my itch.io page to see my latest tinkerings.

Theatre

Over the past decade I have directed acclaimed productions of new plays by British and Irish writers. My work has toured internationally and won multiple awards, including two Stage Edinburgh Awards, and in 2016 I was invited to train on the National Theatre's Directors Course. I am the Associate Director of One Duck, and am represented by Emily Wraith at Berlin Associates.

Collapsible

By Margaret Perry. VAULT Festival / Edinburgh Fringe / Abbey Theatre (Dublin Fringe) / Bush Theatre.

Flights

By John O'Donovan. Glor / Project Arts Centre / Clapham Omnibus.

If We Got Some More Cocaine I Could Show You How I Love You

By John O'Donovan. Old Red Lion / Project Arts Centre / Glor / Mick Lally Theatre / VAULT Festival.

Sing Before You Speak Again

Music by Joseph Atkins. Lyrics by Deanna Rodger. Young Vic Taking Part.

Ross & Rachel

By James Fritz. Edinburgh Fringe / Battersea Arts Centre / 59E59 New York / UK Tour.

Siren

By David Elms. Edinburgh Fringe / VAULT Festival.

Bromley, Bedlam, Bethlehem

By Rachel Tooky. Old Red Lion.

Followers

By Stewart Melton. Southwark Playhouse.

Lad

By Rhys Dunlop & Alan Mahon. New Theatre (Dublin Fringe) / VAULT Festival.

Talk Me Down

Devised with the Cambridge Junction Young Company.

Sink

By John O'Donovan. Smock Alley Theatre (Dublin Fringe).

Lines

By James Fritz. Rosemary Branch Theatre.

VR

In the last two years I have begun translating my theatrical experience into directing for VR.

So far I have collaborated with universities, creative directors, writers and experience designers on two immersive educational experiences, and I’m beyond excited to continue this journey. Goggles on!

Beta Public

Since 2013, myself and Pat Ashe have been curating and producing Beta Public, London's only night of theatre and video games. We have presented the work of over 100 artists and game developers, curated work for the V&A's Friday Lates, and our incredible commissioned event posters featured in the exhibition Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt.

Research

While pursuing my Masters in Games Design, I focused my research on dialogue and narrative. Two pieces - my thesis, on designing dialogue through the lenses of time, space and interface, and a short essay applying Stanislavskian acting techniques to narrative card games - are available to read here:

Education, Outreach & Consulting

Scripts

I am always available for freelance script reading, editing work and story consultancy.

With over five years' experience consulting and leading on script development, I have developed work at Audible, the National Theatre Studio and Bush Theatre. I also assess script submissions for the National Theatre, and work as Hampstead Theatre's Senior Reader.

Teaching

I am currently an Associate Lecturer in Games Design at the University of Bedfordshire.

I have also trained actors in improvisation, Shakespearean verse, and approaches to new writing, as well as teaching university classes on Playwriting and Classical Drama. Past employers have included: Lir Academy, Richmond University, and City University London.

Workshops

Improv, public speaking, revisionist anthropology for kids - you name it, I've run a workshop on it!

I have engaged with classrooms, workplaces and community groups for over 30 partners, including: Young Vic, National Maritime Museum, and Battersea Arts Centre. If you have an educational project you'd like to talk about, do get in touch.