PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dynamic and imaginative facilitator and creative with over 20 years of creative experience across performance, direction, facilitation, and inclusive arts and cultural practice. Passionate about the transformative power of creativity in education and community settings, with a particular focus on access, neurodiversity and holistic pedagogy. Skilled in leading projects for diverse groups, including early years, mainstream schools, and SEN settings. Artistically ambitious.

KEY SKILLS

• Creative Facilitation (EYFS to adults, including SEN)

• Puppetry

• Composer & Songwriter (Original Music for Theatre & Film) (legit MT sop)

• Project Design & Direction

• Curriculum-linked Arts Delivery

• BSL Level 1, Makaton Awareness, PECS Trained

• Playback Theatre & The Hubbub Way Trained

• Digital Content Creation (Filming, Editing)

• Workshop Leadership & Teaching (LAMDA, Trinity)

• Arts Award Delivery

• MA in Shakespeare

CURRENT & RECENT ROLES

Birmingham Hippodrome – Artist Facilitator (Creative Partnerships & Learning and participation)
Aug 2022 – Present
Lead artist for projects in SEN schools and community settings. Responsibilities include workshop design and delivery, directing productions with young people, contributing to access and sustainability initiatives, and collaborating on major partnerships including ‘Turtle Opera’ with Turtle Key Arts. Co launched the new SENYT program for ages12- 16 .

Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) – Lead Facilitator, Early Years (Young REP)
Feb 2024 – Present
Responsible for developing and leading a bespoke early year’s drama programme for 3–7-year-olds. Includes session design, delivery, and managing a small team. Additionally, has delivered ‘Tool kit’ workshops as part of the REP’s wider talent development.

Chilwell Croft Academy – Music & Drama Lead / HAF Project Manager
May 2021 – Aug 2022
Music and drama curriculum lead, managed external arts provision, directed school productions, and managed and coordinated the Holiday Activities & Food programme, including staffing, budgeting, and artist booking.

SELECTED FREELANCE & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Harmony of Time – Producer, Director, Facilitator
Apr – Jul 2021
Co-directed a multi-arts education film project with all year groups at St Peter’s School, London, incorporating original music, puppetry, movement, and drama. Responsible for delivery, filming, editing, and administration.

Oxford World Theatre – Creative Team Member
2013 – 2017
International theatre-making and direction with children and young adults, particularly in Russia and Oxford. Created original musicals and Shakespeare adaptations for global audiences. Wrote and produced The Whale in the Bathtub, later broadcast on Russian TV and performed professionally at Camden fringe.

Teaching Agency Supply Roles – Various (Vibe, WCT, Aspire, Tradewind)
2013 – 2021
Worked across 20+ mainstream and SEN schools, including one-to-one support for SEND and EYFS settings. Delivered arts-based learning, general TA cover, and SEN support. Won an award for ‘Best Circle Time’ while at Busy Bees Nursery.

Freelance Creative Practice
2008 – Present
Wide-ranging portfolio including:

• Composer (nominated: Best Original Score – Birmingham Film Festival)

• Short film creation (including Mr Wigglemunch – BFF award winner)

• Puppet projects and sensory storytelling during lockdown

• Producer and director for Camden Fringe and online theatre

SELECTED ACTING CREDITS

Theatre Includes:

• Puck in Shakespeare’s Fantastical Creatures (First Folio/Everything to Everybody)

• Thel in The Book of Thel (Wilton’s Music Hall / La MaMa Umbria / Three Bridges)

• Peter in Peter Pan (GSP Creative)

• Chorus in La Bohem WEST END  (Opera Up Close, Olivier Award-winning)

• Puppeteer in The Fish, the Fisherman and the Fairy (Kings Heath Art Rooms)

• Mia in The Judgment (RETZ/Somerset House)

Film/TV Includes:

• Felicia’s Journey (Icon Pictures)

• Fright (Flight of Fancy Films)

• The Seasoning House (Sterling Pictures)

• Mr Wigglemunch (Award-winning short)

• The Ky and Ty show (ITV 2)

TEACHING & EDUCATION

LAMDA, Trinity, and Curriculum-Based Arts Facilitation
2008 – Present
Delivered hundreds of workshops across the UK in drama, musical theatre, storytelling, and phonics-based learning. Worked with organisations including:

• Perform

• Drama Vision

• Play Phonics

• Razzamatazz

• Palace Seniors (Southend)

• Theatre Train

• Artis Foundation

EDUCATION & TRAINING

MA Shakespeare & Creativity - Shakespeare Institute / University of Birmingham (2020)

CertHE Acting - The Courtyard / London College of Music (2009–2010)

BND Acting (Triple Distinction) - Southeast Essex College / University of Essex (2007–2009)

Sylvia Young Theatre School - (1996–2000)

LINKS & PORTFOLIO

• Sensory Shakespeare Puppet Project: YouTube

• Online workshop example: YouTube

Access note: Charlie is experienced in accessible practice and inclusive facilitation based on lived experience. Adjustments can be discussed confidentially if invited to interview.