Copywriter - Network Rail (2023)
A campaign video for the East Coast Digital Programme about ED&I created for MOTIV PRODUCTIONS.
Writer, director, actor - Barber B: A Play of Sorts (2022/2023)
Sell-out success for celebratory project, Barber B (APOS).
The first iteration were scratch performances in R&D for a larger more comprehensive production.
A Play of Sorts is inspired by the extraordinary life of Chapeltown barber, Brian Swarray aka Barber B, whose haircuts are not just iconic, but raise the profession to an artform.
My bid secured funding from The World Reimagined and received a unanimous decision of support from Leeds City Council.
Every performance has sold out. That's 700 tickets! I've coordinated all the marketing and social media thus far.
"A unique cultural experience. A Play of Sorts is brilliantly conceived and beautifully and intuitively executed. Barber B is a natural performer. The shift of emotional states is really powerful. We need to see more like this. This is brave and real!"
– Pam Johnson
Head of Culture Programmes Leeds City Council
– Pam Johnson
Head of Culture Programmes Leeds City Council
“A really powerful performance that gave a glimpse of the extraordinary life of a true Leeds legend. Getting to enjoy the storytelling alongside live barbering gave the piece a real immediacy and vitality. I really wanted to hear more.”
– Alex Ferris
Associate Director, Creative Engagement
Leeds Playhouse
– Alex Ferris
Associate Director, Creative Engagement
Leeds Playhouse
“Barber, I can’t thank you enough for opening up and sharing your stories with us. The delivery was assured, sincere and genuinely heart-warming. I wish you all the luck with the project.”
– Matt Francomb
Sommelier
– Matt Francomb
Sommelier
Copywriter - The World Reimagined (2022)
I wrote, researched, edited 100 of these short factual stories, adhering to the style guide and making the stories engaging for the target audience.