THEATRE MAKER I TEACHING ARTIST I CREATIVE THERAPIST
I am a versatile Theatre Maker, Teaching Artist, and Creative Therapist with 20 years of experience. I specialise in creating performances and creative experiences that authentically resonate with individuals' lived experiences by fostering a collaborative environment that nurtures and promotes creativity, autonomy, self-compassion, empathy, and togetherness.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN
"CLARA IS A DIRECTOR WHO'S PRACTICE PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN INFLUENCING THE WAY IN WHICH THEATRES ENGAGE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE."
THE ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND
"CLARA IS A DEEPLY THOUGHTFUL AND ATTUNED PRACTITIONER WITH A VITAL AND PLAYFUL ENERGY THAT ENCOURAGES SELF-WORTH, ACHIEVEMENT AND POSSIBILITY."
CREATIVE SCOTLAND
"CLARA HAS A SHREWD ABILITY TO PRODUCE THOUGHT PROVOKING AND HAPPENING THEATRE FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND PARTICIPANTS."
"CLARA IS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED PRACTITIONERS IN THE U.K."
-THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN
I am an award-winning neurodivergent International Theatre Maker, Teaching Artist, and Creative Therapist, renowned for my diverse approach to Theatre Making. With 20 years of experience, I direct and co-create performances 'for', 'with', and 'by' young people and adults, resonating with lived experiences and addressing social-political issues.
My work lies at the intersection of theatre, (informal) education, and therapeutic practice. I aim to elevate diverse voices, deepen understanding of young people's challenges, and facilitate transformative creative conversations in theatre, educational, therapeutic contexts and my own company Collision Theatre.
I am honored to hold several fellowships, including Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, Arts for Good Fellow for the Singapore International Foundation, and Fellow of the Higher Academy of Education. Additionally, I am an Associate of the Royal Society of Public Health.
If you want to know more or are interesting in collaborating get in touch!
Creating spaces for (un)structured play to reduce stress, build social connections, and bring joy.
