Hello and thanks for dropping by!

My name is Wendy and I share stories about women of activism and the arts because I believe representation matters and want to shine a light on some of the all-too-often hidden stories of our unknown fore-sisters whose tales are of vital importance in the quest to seek a better understanding of who we are, where we come from and where we’re going.

My passion for storytelling was ignited thirty-eight years ago when I walked into a council-run, free-entry, open-door youth theatre in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear. (Bring them back!) Upon entry, I saw a bearded man, Spike Hale, standing in the centre of a circle of young people, swinging a knotted rope for them to leap over. Alison, another teenager, bounded across to warmly welcome me. so I joined in with the fun and before long, Spike had us playfully improvising scenes from our lives. From the start, I knew everyone belonged in this open-door arts space.

It’s worth a mention that in another session, I asked Spike if there were any books I should read, he recommended ‘Theatre Games’ by Clive Barker (Later, I sought out and worked with Clive - an unforgettable experience). But reading Clive’s book as a teenager was the first time I came across the name Joan Littlewood.

Play and devise work were at the core of my youth theatre experience - so when, a couple of years later, I saw a prospectus for East 15 Acting School, I knew I had to go there. Which I did and once again, Joan’s name was in the mix.

During the 30 years that followed, I had the great pleasure of working with scores of people in a variety of social and arts settings, from schools to community centres, universities to prisons to corporate offices. And of course at youth theatres and with small-scale and fringe theatre companies.

The point is, I’m one of thousands of arts workers who’ve spent years grafting around these shores.

This website will contain news on upcoming events, details on my book about the radical legacy of Joan Littlewood, any screenings or pop-up workshops as well as my blog, Brain Droppings which will contain recordings, details on workshops, research notes, and updates on projects, sessions or shoots.

I want to make work that isn’t afraid of the sound of its own voice.