Julia is a freelance creative facilitator who designs and delivers theatre and arts-based participatory projects across a wide range of settings.

She is a lead facilitator for Odd Arts, working on diverse projects in schools, colleges, and community environments. Her experience includes:

• Facilitating a youth drama group at Powerhouse, Moss Side, for three years

• Directing performance-based projects for Community Arts NorthWest’s Young Artists group

• Leading multi-disciplinary theatre sessions as part of Cont:ACTING

• Working as a freelance artist for the Royal Exchange Theatre

Julia also supports emerging artists through mentoring and collaborative work. Her practice:

• Empowers people to tell their stories

• Champions co-creation

• Develops creativity

• Supports positive mental health

• Is trauma-informed