Education

MPhil in Playwriting at Birmingham University (2007-2008)

• Thesis: 'The Glassworks', a play about being stuck in a way of approaching life; Critical analysis of the writing process.
• Modules: Dramatic Structure; Writing in Context; Media, Form and Genre.

Theatre Tutor Vocational Education at Marieborgs folkhögskola, Sweden (2001-2003)

• Module content: Directing and related pedagogy; Pedagogy and project methodology; Psychology, communication, group processes and leadership; Dramaturgy and play-writing; Actors- and ensemble training methodology; Improvisations technique; Drama pedagogy; History of theatre and culture; Scenography, costumes and mask; Lighting technique.
• Internships.

Basic Course in Theatre at Marieborgs folkhögskola, Sweden (2000-2001)

• Actors training; Dramaturgy and playwriting; Stage movement; History of theatre, culture and society.

Play readings

The Glassworks (2008)

• Directed by Jake Oldershaw at The Custard Factory, Birmingham, as part of PILOT Nights.
• Directed by Kate Chapman at The Patrick Centre, Birmingham, as a part of the showcase for the MPhil in Playwriting at Birmingham University.

Felicia Fallecido (2007)

• Directed by Charlotte Gwinner at Lakeside, Nottingham, as part of the Momentum Festival.

Silence (2006)

• Directed by Matt Aston at Lakeside, Nottingham, as part of the Momentum Festival.

Relevant work experience

Independently produced, wrote and directed two short films (2005-2006)

Theatre and drama teacher for The Cultural School of Stockholm City (2004-2005)

• Taught children aged ten to nineteen in the art of theatre; drafted lesson plans and led children in group theatre exercises; assisted children in preparing and performing a full-length play at the end of the semester.