I help artists and comedians craft solo theatre performance material
Have you got a solo performance in the making? I love solo theatre work. It took me a decade to find the courage to do it myself. And I learnt a lot along the way. Now, I’ve packaged that up to accompany you on your courageous artistic journey from conception to complete solo theatre performance.
Do you find yourself?
Battling self-doubt that limits you progressing with solo material?
Feeling stuck or frustrated with your solo material?
Hitting a wall with story and script development?
Needing an outside perspective to enhance your solo theatre performance?
Battling to turn raw ideas into solo theatre performance ready material?
Looking for a director for your solo show?
I’m here to be your guide, dramaturg, and/or director
It took me years and many collaborators (who often held back projects) to take the brave step to do it alone. It was terrifying, at times traumatic, but also the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done regarding my artistic development. I want to ride that rollercoaster with you.
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Writing & Planning
I can mentor you through the early stages of refining that idea that’s worth pursuing.
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Rehearsal
I can be your outside eye though the rehearsal process. Your non-judgmental witness who holds you accountable.
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Direction
If you trust me to do so, I can direct your show too. It would be an honour.
I bring
15+ years diverse experience across the creative industries.
acclaimed theatre, TV, and audio script writing experience.
a specialism for dialogue and story development.
a commitment to inclusive, LGBTQ+, and working-class narratives.
Call
Book a call and we’ll agree on what you need. I’ll give you a quote for how we can move forward.
Play
I’ll work alongside you, reviewing previews, raw material, or we’ll collaborate in rehearsal to find your show.
Refine
We’ll have a back and forth and refine through previews and drafts until you’re ready and raring to go.
Frequently asked questions
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I will be everything to you that I wish I’d had. A supportive off-stage and off-page peer. A friend. An ally. An honest appraiser. A person that holds you to account whilst keeping a dramaturgical eye on what you set out to do and how much you’re staying on course. And if you’re looking for a director, I’ll be your compassionate, tireless, perfectionist, go-to-person for the whole ride.
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Let’s work this out together. If you’re spectacularly organised and have secured funding (amazing!) you can tell me all about your project, and I’ll give you a quote. If like most artists, you’re working on a tight budget and have an undying need to tell your story, I can charge an hourly or session fee. We can structure that so that it’s most useful to you, both artistically and budgetarily. For guidance, I’ll work to £90 for a two-hour rehearsal session, and approximately £1000 for an all-in start to finish support for an Edinburgh run for instance. I didn’t create this offering to make my millions, I did it for the goddamn love of it all. So, talk to me. I’ll do my best to offer a sliding scale, and it’ll all be about whether I can balance your beautiful project alongside my other projects.
Feel like telling me more about your work
Solo theatre performance? Comedy? Musical? What’s your story?
If you’d prefer a conversation, please give me a call on +447555106013
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