Sense: Golden is The Morning.
November - December 2020
Role: Sensory Practitioner
Inspired by the statements and imagery within the Sense Arts Connect Manifesto created by Tanya Raabe-Webber - I wrote a poem called "Golden is the Morning", which draws on the experience of mental health and wellbeing. From this, I developed and produced visuals to go alongside the poem, and two sensory-based experiences for people to try at home.
Magical Moggie A Musical Adventure
May 2020 - December 2020
Role: Producer and Director
Magical Moggie A Musical Adventure is a playful treat for children with complex needs aged 0-12. It will take you on a magical journey through music and real-life sound. Co-developed with Little Havens Hospice, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Illustration credit: Genevieve Edwards
Oily Cart: Space To Be
September 2020 - March 2021
Role: Associate Artist
Space To Be is an ‘at home’ project which combines sensory objects delivered to young people’s homes throughout the UK, with a supporting component. Over the course of a week, families will be guided through a slow, hand-held, tactile performance.
Peer Productions: Generation Girls
June - August 2020
Role: Sensory Consultant and Practitioner
Generation Girls is a project made for Autistic girls and girls with Learning Disabilities. The project is all about empowering, educating and encouraging girls to learn about topics including relationships, bodies and wellbeing using theatre and creativity!
Illustration credit: Ananya Rao-Middleton
Carbon Theatre: My Sensory Adventures
June 2020 - Ongoing
Role: Sensory Consultant
My Sensory Adventures is an online and at-home sensory project by which families and young people can access content digitally. Each video will be based around the themes of the ancient elements (Water, Earth, Wind and Fire). There will also be 4 accompanying musical soundtracks.
Illustration credit: Evie Grace Caldwell
All For One Theatre: Off Goes Stan R&D
September 2019
Role: Sensory Consultant
Off Goes Stan is a new piece of children's theatre based on the book of the same title. The show incorporates elements of Makaton, sensory play and music aimed at audiences aged 5 - 10.
Ros Norford and 20 Stories High: The Lost Adventures of Fenella Von Hoop R&D
June 2019
Role: Sensory Consultant and Dramaturg
The Lost Adventures of Fenella Von Hoop is a new piece of family theatre incorporating elements of circus, storytelling, sensory interaction and audience participation.
Carbon Theatre: Sea Girl R&D
November 2018 - January 2019
Role: Sensory Consultant and Performer
The original idea for Sea Girl had been to explore the achievement of Laura Dekker, who holds the world record for being the youngest person to have solo circumnavigated the globe.
The nature of the adventure story means we are able to communicate the story through sights, smells, sounds and textures - perfect for children who best experience and learn through different senses.