Creative Consultancy
Producing
Programming
Academic Supervision & Course Delivery
Directing
Writing
Dramaturgy
Organisational Development
CHRIS ELWELL
ABOUT
I am...
a freelance theatre professional
a respected and award-winning director, writer and dramaturg
a producer of tours and projects and a venue programmer
a creative consultant and trainer, facilitating and delivering organisational development for positive change
an experienced mentor, supervisor and course module leader in higher education
PROJECTS
Throughout my career to date - be that through my professional productions, work with artists, educators and those in higher education. I aim not to tell, as such, but instead to advocate that there are not always correct answers or solutions. Like any good story, I ask audiences and collaborators alike to join up their own dots, think creatively and ask questions, so they can discover their own answers to complex issues, especially when talking about or addressing prejudice and social injustices.
As a consultant, I provide a wealth of practical experience in supporting cultural organisations of all scales and artforms to bring their communities closer to the heart of what they do. I am known for the development and delivery of work with an emphasis on inclusion, particularly in the field of cultural and disability diversity, and socio-economic disenfranchisement, drawing on over 35 years of applied theatre practice with marginalised communities.
I am a highly experienced facilitator and trainer, creating and facilitating artist development processes, leading training for teachers and arts professionals, teaching, supervising and delivering course modules in universities across a range of disciplines and speaking at conferences and taking part in panel discussions.