Julia is a freelance creative facilitator and director who designs, delivers, and evaluates theatre- and arts-based participatory projects across a wide range of settings.
She regularly works as a Lead Facilitator for Odd Arts, delivering diverse projects in schools, colleges, and community environments. She is currently delivering the Well Being Your Way project.
Recent Projects & Experience
There Are Fairies in the Library — Director/Facilitator for an Arts Council-funded library project.
Our Show — Director of a youth theatre project presented as part of the Local Exchange Festival in the Royal Exchange’s Den, Fred Longworth High School.
Plucked — Dramaturg for a co-created production with Shakerley Youth Drama Project and a Royal Exchange legacy project.
Cont:ACTING Training Programme — Facilitator leading multidisciplinary creative projects.
Lead Facilitator and Director of Powerhouse Youth Drama Club (ages 8–13).
Director of Voices of the City and Creative Pulse with CAN Young Artists.
Her practice:
Empowers people to tell their stories
Champions co-creation
Develops creativity
Supports positive mental health
Is trauma-informed