Commissions
I am available for commissions large and small. I am currently working on a commission for the launch of the We Are Here programme as part of West Cumbria's Creative People and Places.
Previous commissions have ranged from creating text inscribed on the backs of benches in a public space, to working with a Ukrainian writer for Lancaster University on a “translation” project based purely on the sound of Ukrainian words.
I have also created very personal pieces for weddings and special occasions. Commissions and residencies with organisations will be in line with Arts Council rates, however, I work on a case by case basis for individual commissions so please contact me if you are looking for poetry/ spoken word for a special occasion or celebration.
What Is Their Love
Commission
- November 2014
Spring 2022
Create and Age UK
Weekly workshops
Spring 2022
Writerz & Scribez
Weekly workshops
Autumn 2021
Create
Young carers' workshops
Summer
Commission
National Union of Teachers for Pride
Spring 2020
Commissioned Artist
Rosehill Theatre for Seker's Heritage project
Autumn 2019
Commissioned Artist
HandPicked Productions
February 2018
Performer and Writer
Action Transport Theatre & The Pride Trust . Project exploring teenage gender identity.
2017
Poet in Residence
Young Carers Creative writing sessions for carers aged under 18 resulting in theatre performance. Also CPD sessions with staff.
2017
Poet in Residence - Cornwall
St Endellion Centre, Cornwall. July 2017. Commissioned to create new work with film-maker and composer as a response piece.
Aug 2017
Winner
Winner of the Julia Darling Fellowship 2017. Self directed residency in San Francisco as part of a research project.
Feb - April 2017
Artist and Stage Manager
Mahogany Opera Group.
Jan 2017
Poet in Residence - Paris
Shakespeare and Co. Bookshop Paris.
Nov 2016
Assistant Artist
Cardboard Citizens & Rosehill Theatre.
2015 - 3 months
Lead Artist
Family Arts Network - Cumbria. 3 month project over-seeing 2 other artists.
2014 - 2015
Poet in Residence
Victoria Junior School / Scene and Heard.
2014
Community Engagement Artist
Rosehill theatre / Royal Exchange. Black Roses Production.
2012 - 2013
Poet in Residence - Greece
Atlantis Bookshop Greece.
2009
Poet in Residence
Whitehaven Community Project young homeless. Part of Apples & Snakes digital commission.
2008
Poet in Residence
The Lantern House Arts Project.
2008
Poet in Residence
Lancaster Farms Young Offenders’ Centre.
2008
Poet in Residence
Alnwick Garden, Northumberland. Responding to gardens and working with schools.