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