Theatre, to me, is about connection. It brings people together to share an experience, step into perspectives beyond their own, and sometimes recognise something of themselves in another person’s story.

What draws me most to theatre is the presence of the actor. A pause, a breath, a gesture, or a moment of honesty can shift the energy of an entire room. That sense of something unfolding live, between performer and audience, is what continues to excite me.

As both a performer and developing director, I am interested in finding the emotional truth within a story. I am particularly drawn to work exploring identity, belonging, pressure, expectation, and growing up. These themes can feel deeply personal while also connecting with many different people.

My approach is collaborative and actor-focused. I enjoy using improvisation, movement, character exploration, and ensemble work to help performers understand the world of the play more deeply. I hope to create rehearsal spaces where people feel trusted, supported, and confident enough to experiment, question ideas, and take creative risks.

I am also drawn to bold staging, music, movement, heightened language, and strong visual imagery. For me, theatricality and honesty can strengthen one another. The most exciting work can be imaginative and visually powerful while still feeling grounded in genuine human experience.

Ultimately, theatre is a shared and unpredictable experience. Each performance is shaped by the people in the room and exists only in that moment. That possibility of creating connection through storytelling is why I perform, why I am exploring directing, and why I want to keep learning about the many different ways theatre can be made.