Community Work

Natalie has worked as a workshop facilitator with a variety of age ranges for over fifteen years and is available for freelance hire.

Building community is central to Natalie’s beliefs and motivations about art, and viewed as a crucial part of her artistic practice and contribution to society. Her participation work is process-based rather than product-focused, and is centred around the desire to unlock the innate creativity in every participant. Building the confidence to recognise and amplify one's voice is crucial to this work.

Price on negotiation (starting day rate £176).

2021 - 24 - The Garage Trust, Norwich / Kings Lynn

Since October 2021, Natalie has been employed by The Garage Trust, first as a Community Producer in Kings Lynn, and now as Inclusion and Engagement Manager for Norfolk. This has involved working creatively with a wide range of communities from varying age brackets, some who face significant barriers to engagement (e.g those at risk of homelessness, refugees, young people facing challenges and those with visual impairment).

2021-22 - St George’s Theatre, Great Yarmouth

Natalie ran weekly theatre sessions at St George’s for young people aged 6-16. She also devised a new play with the adult theatre group, Trial By Water, which played at St George’s to an excellent public reception.

2021 - Sheringham Little Theatre

Natalie ran weekly drama sessions at the Little Theatre for young people aged 8 to 16.

2008 - 2019 - Mercury Theatre Colchester

With the Mercury Theatre, Natalie developed and led successful interactive workshops for groups of up to 30 participants, including:

  • Youth Theatre (8-10, 11-13, 14-16 and 16-18)

  • Young Company (16-25)

  • After-School Drama (5-7)

  • Act V (50+)

  • Schools workshops (primary and secondary bespoke, by request. See below for more information)

  • Summer schools

  • ASC Youth Theatre and SEN-specific workshops

She was responsible for instigating new youth theatre groups and building ensembles from the ground up, including a youth theatre for the children of military families.

Natalie delivered two successful Bronze Arts Award projects with several youth theatre groups and is trained as an Adviser in Discover & Explore and Silver programmes.

Natalie also worked frequently with Youth Theatre Assistants, training and supporting the practitioners of the future.

2012 - 2019 - #upfront, the New Wolsey Theatre, the Lakeside Theatre Colchester, Shakespeare Schools Festival, Stagecoach, The Playroom

Other information

  • Enhanced DBS Check (subscribed to the Update Service)

  • Full clean driving license

  • Trained Arts Award adviser (Discover, Explore, Bronze & Silver)

  • Trained in inclusive practice with Jamie Beddard and Ramps on the Moon

Header image by Bishy Barnabee Photography.