About
I've been improvising and producing shows in Bristol for over a decade. These days I produce, host and run Wednesday Night Improv, the monthly show at the Hen & Chicken, and I've performed in and produced shows including Pressure Cooker, Scenes to an End, Tales of Adventure and Nothing to Play For. I was also one of the original members of Bish Bosh Bash, where I still perform.
Away from the stage, I'm a business psychologist and a qualified coach, and I co-founded the workplace improv training programme at the Bristol Improv Theatre. That background shapes how I teach: I care about the connection between performers as much as the laughs. The improv I love is quick and witty, but grounded enough to drop in and make an audience actually feel something - I think it has real power to do that.
I'm fairly convinced all the best scenes are set in Derby. Outside of improv, you'll most likely find me having a cup of tea and a sit down.
Specialties
My specialisms are corporate and workplace improv, short-form games, and long-form narrative. I enjoy helping teams bring out their silliness, as well as creating structure - whether that's for the performance, or for the logistics behind the show (both are important!). I'm happy to help with all of it: performance, directing, producing, show creation and refinement, and building a group you actually enjoy playing with.
Teaches at level
Credentials & expertise
Training background
I've trained at the Bristol Improv Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, The Free Association in London, and The Second City in Toronto. Alongside that I've done one-off and intensive sessions with some of the best in the business, including Patti Stiles, Susan Harrison, Maria Peters, Lucy Fennell, and Conor Thompson, among others.
Pricing
£70 an hour for improv performers, directors or producers - group rates available. For a programme of work (e.g. 3 × 3hrs of rehearsals) I offer a discounted flat rate rather than my hourly rate. The fee depends on the scope and aims of the programme - happy to discuss. For corporate rates, please get in touch.