Sometimes life sends us a curve ball that knocks us off course and forces us to stop, take stock and re-set. This happened to me in...

As we reach July and the half way point for 2024, I thought I would reflect on the year so far and look ahead to the coming months. I've...

The whirl of World Book Day, or should I say World Book week/fortnight 2024 is finished! It is always one of the busiest times of the...

“Imagine if over half the UK population was to experience the same life-changing health condition, which if disregarded would contribute...

As Autumn starts to take hold with a chill in the air and a riot of gold, red and brown both on the trees and carpeting the ground below...

This week, after feeling under the weather, I have found comfort in the, ever growing, tower of books for my research. It's easy to get...

September is well and truly upon us and the hint of Autumnal days are whispering in the leaves that still adorn the trees and it feels...

Reflection on storytelling in schools this academic year and summer events.

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to be selected for a micro commission for The South By South East Festival from 1 Degree East. The...

Just before Easter, I had the opportunity to show a small invited audience the performance piece I have been working on with At Swefn’s...

There are many advantages and rewards received through being a creative freelancer and one I value highly is creating and collaborating...

"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." – Ryunosuke Satoro It would be very easy to focus on all the negative effects...

It has been a while since my last blog and in that time, I have been busy having wonderful conversations and working with a range of...

On the 30th April I got a wonderful early birthday present, the news that my application for a Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)...

In honour of Mr Shakespeare's birthday, who has played his part in the asking of this question, I offer you my musings on what it means...

Today, like for many in the creative industries, marks the year anniversary of the pause button being pushed on my freelance work. My...

It’s National Storytelling Week, which in past years, would mean a packed week of schools visits and storytelling events in the community...

Perhaps it is only fitting that my first blog post comes in the wake of an unprecedented year for us all! A year which has, for so many...