That's me, on the right, as the Pedlar. I'm trying to persuade the farmer (my colleague, Jen Harris) to celebrate the Fair in town; a participatory project with Portland Basin Museum and three schools for young people with SEND by Peoplescape Theatre.

I'm very proud to be Co-founder and Joint Creative Director, with Alison Hale, of www.peoplescapetheatre.co.uk

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Based in Manchester, I work across the Northwest and further afield in the UK and Europe. Joyful projects for other organisations include...​​​

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• Script writing for touring theatre performances, community plays and museum theatre (80+ commissions for adult audiences, families, young people and children)

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• Puppetry for participants/audiences aged 0-100

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• Drama workshops and residencies in museums & schools

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• Youth theatres, including script writing and puppetry skills for Royal Exchange's Young Company

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• Story-telling across the UK and abroad (doing it & teaching it!)

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• Making sensory props and puppets for schools with SEND specialisms and museums

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• Using drama to develop self-confidence, well-being and communication skills (www.speechbubbles.org.uk)

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• Children's author

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• Actor/storyteller (with puppets, music and innovative participation)