I am a freelance writer, producer, facilitator and the Founder and Artistic Director of Workie Ticket Theatre CIC, an award-winning female-led theatre company based in North Tyneside. Additionally, I am a mother of three and a passionate advocate for feminism and women's rights.

I have been awarded a Fellowship to investigate how theatre is globally used as an effective tool to combat gender-based violence. I believe theatre can offer innovative strategies to eliminate male violence and empower survivors, driving real change. My focus will be on the impact of female-led, community-based theatre, survivor support and empowerment, as well as its potential for public discourse on issues like domestic abuse.

I aim to explore successful theatre practices worldwide and adapt them for implementation in the UK. Empowering survivors is deeply personal to me as I am a survivor myself, fuelling my dedication to advocate for real social change.