RANDOM ACTS

ABOUT

I set up Random Acts after finding out that what I had always feared – spontaneous improvisation – was within my capabilities. Not only was I capable of improvising with no planning, but it was a lot of fun, it boosts self confidence and encourages creative thinking. These are all useful in training situations where communication and self-presentation, team-building and idea development are important.

WHO AM I

Training & Teaching

I trained at Central School of Speech and Drama and taught drama to 11-16 year olds in north London for 4 years. Then I moved to the Cockpit Theatre and Arts Workshop in Marylebone where I worked with all ages, in the theatre and out in the community.

Theatre and Community Development

I taught acting and devising, directed plays and acted in some. At the same time I developed ways of using the arts in multi-ethnic community development. I worked with Marylebone Bangladesh Youth Assn., helped found Mu-Lan Theatre Co and supported a self-organised youth group on Lisson Green Estate.

In the Cockpit I was responsible for running the Arts Tech for 14-24 yr olds. This was a series of training workshops integrating drama, dance, visual arts and music that led to regular performances.

T.V. / Film / Radio

In 1990 I went to Bristol and worked for HTV West in the family and children's dept. I was involved in programme making and training a group of young people in acting for theatre, tv, film and radio.

Boal and Drama-therapy

When I returned to London I trained with Augusto Boal in Forum Theatre techniques, while setting up a Youth Arts project for Islington YMCA. During this time I worked for Y Touring, the Wellcome Centre for Bio-medical Research, the National Theatre Education dept., >>>>

Working with Boal led me to undertake a Graduate Diploma in Drama-therapy at Roehampton Institute (University of Surrey).

Medical and Business Training

Apart from the time I spent in Bristol, I have been involved in medical training continuously throughout my career. I am an associate member of the Harry Partnership, a business and medical role-play agency. This work has given me in-depth experience of professional training at a post-graduate level.