Projects
Here are some of my favourite projects
The Verb BBC Radio 3
Being live on radio with one of my heroes Ian McMillan was a dream come true. Come and have a listen.
Zine Project with The Southbank Centre
Working with one of the biggest arts centres in the world. I’m so excited about this cross art, multi disciplined project pulling in hundreds of children and young people from 6 different schools.
Residency with London’s Black Cab
It was a privilege to work with one of London’s most interesting cabbies, creating a poem as a team was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Working with the Science Museum
It has been a total pleasure to help create the brand new audio guide for the permanent installation at the science museum
Writing my new collection
So excited to announce my new debut collection will be brought out on Penned in the Margins in October 2022
Hosting for Imagine Children’s Festival
Hosting a morning with Michael Rosen was a dream come true.
Poems for your loved ones
It was a pleasure to write 35 poems for the local community effected by isolation in the Borough of Stockton-on-tees
Workshops with the best young poets in the world
Teaching at Arvon I was fortunate to work with some of the best poets in the country.
A commission for UNICEF
A commission for UNICEF celebrating The Human Rights Act and its importance for children and young people
Workshops with the over-60’s
A collaboration with Abram Wilson Foundation to create activities for children and their families
Workshops at the Roundhouse London
A collaboration with Abram Wilson Foundation to create activities for children and their families
Advocating for migrant rights
Brighter Futures are a group of young migrants fighting for change. This video is a great example of some of the work we have done together.
Commission with the community
I was blown away to be asked to be poet in residence for Allhallows (a small town in Essex). It meant speaking to locals and learning about the history and culture of this great place.
A commission of celebration
A commission celebrating a fabulous theatrical space. The Spring is a venue I am happy to support.
Making people merry is guaranteed
Last year I took the Merry Maker out to Eastleigh Unwrapped and it was a total blast.
Creating theatre for family audiences
I love creating theatre for children and their families. That’s why I’ve continued to work with artist Anna Bruder in order to create memorable experiences for all the family.
Working with the leading digital artists
A Project working with the leading digital art company. I wrote a 5 minute story that was brought to life in a huge hourglass. The Hourglass has toured nationwide with outdoor theatre company EEA.