I worked as Assistant Director on the European Premier of 'Time is Love', a new play written and Directed by Chè Walker.
April: Midsummer Nights Rave
The Immersive production was seen by over 100 people in the heart of Epping Forest. I adapted and directed the production, and was a co-producer of the 'Shakespeare in the Forest' festival, which this was part of.
April: The Tempest
Also part of the 'Shakespeare in the Forest' festival, I worked as Co-Producer on the show, which took as a promenade production through Epping Forest.
April: Intra Muros
I worked along side Ché Walker again, as his Associate Director for this production. The English premier of acclaimed French play Intra Muros.
April: Theatre Festival Pending
I worked as Co-Producer for the New writing festival Pending, featuring emerging artist, writers, performers and directors. I Directed a new iteration of my play 'High School English' as part of this.
June: The Shape of Things
Directed by Sascha Green, I worked as the Producer on The Shape of Things at Drayton Arms Theatre for my company Car Crash Productions - This ran as part of a festival about what art is which we called 'Stretched Canvas'.
June: Acrylics
I worked as Producer for this piece of new writing, which also featured as part of the Car Crash Productions 'Stretched Canvas' festival.
July: In The Heights
Throughout June and July I worked with WAC Arts students on the diploma program. Working alongside Che Walker again, as his Associate Director.
August: Accidentally Muslim
Performed and based on the experience of Journalist, Activist and performer, Lauren Book, I worked alongside Co-Director Mo Sesay as Co-Director and Stage Manager. We helped Lauren create this show based on the book of her own experiences.
August: Spring Awakening
August was a busy month as I directed the musical with a ground of young adults about the importance of educating young people on taboo topics. This was co-production between my company Car Crash Production and East 15 Acting School.
September: Moby What
December: Unison
I worked with a group of young Musical Theatre Students to ready themselves for their full Academy show of work about coming together in a time of division.