An award-winning playwright, dramaturg, and prose writer, this author pushes the boundaries of literary form. Her work is known for its innovative approaches and site-specific productions that challenge conventional theatrical experiences. Through her writing, she delves into the core of creativity and the artistic process. She is currently completing her first novel, further expanding her diverse literary output.
Focusing on inclusivity, this collection features performance texts specifically crafted for Deaf, disabled, and neuro-divergent artists. Each piece is designed to empower and amplify the voices of performers from these communities, showcasing their unique perspectives and experiences. The texts encourage creativity and representation, highlighting the importance of diverse narratives in the performing arts.
Henhouse explores the breakdown of a family against the background of civil war, as those on the sidelines of a conflict feel its effects. At its heart it poses a simple how can we live together?The play draws on Kaite's experiences in frontline towns during the war in former Yugoslavia, but this could be Chechnya, Palestine or ‘the next big thing'. Our awareness of wars is dominated by news of the soldiers and their loved ones, but it is civilians who bear the brunt of modern warfare.What happens to those just trying to live their lives, how do they hold onto normality?