Current projects
© Ant Robling
Creative Associate, Leeds Playhouse:
Delivering community theatre programmes for Leeds Playhouse, including for 'Heydays' (over 55s) and young people (Middleton outreach youth theatre).
Freelance Director, Same Difference Arts (in partnership with Mind the Gap):
Freelance Director for Same Difference, including directing accessible pantomimes Robin Hood (2023) and Cinderella (2022), in partnership with Rural Arts and Mind the Gap.
Supported by the Arts Council England and Leeds Inspired.
Artist in Residence, Young Peacemakers:
Developing theatre-based mediation training for primary-aged children for the David Shutt: Young Peacemakers programme.
In partnership with The Blackley Centre.
Trainer, Tender UK:
Arts Facilitator delivering theatre-based workshops in schools to end domestic abuse and gender-based violence, as well as adult training. I am a qualified domestic abuse trainer for adults.
Guest Lecturer:
For the last 4 years, I've designed and delivered an undergraduate module in Theatre & Movement for 2nd-year students studying Theology & Performing Arts (accredited by University of Chester). This year, students worked towards a multi-disciplinary performance of Arabian Nights, exploring puppetry, mask, object theatre and clowning, alongside an introduction to Jacques Lecoq and Laban.