Throughout my training at Dartington Colleges of Arts I was able to explore a number ofcontemporary approaches to creating live performance. It was through this training that I was ableto explore site-responsive performance making in Ljubljana, Slovenia and work with practitionerssuch as Dr Simon Persighetti (From Wrights & Sites), Sally Watkins (From B-Side) and Professor DavidWilliams.After travelling I returned to explore my own practices in creating new theatre, this led to a numberof performances which toured the North West and built the body of work under Theatre By Numbers,which I co-founded. Theatre By Numbers has now become a Community Interest Company whichworks with marginalised groups to help build confidence, and a public voice, to share and showcase their stories. I am very proud of the work we have created, and I continue to develop anddeliver engagement projects for the company as its Artistic Director and Project Manager.My varied career has had a number of highlights but to name a few would be to mention exploringmy dramaturgical skills under the mentoring of theatre vetran, Wyllie Longmore (actor, director anddramturg) which led me to my own 5 year exploration of working with new writing and a partnershipwith Elizabeth Newman at The Octagon, Bolton. My findings now inform the core of how Icollaborate with performers and writers, particularly in the delicate early stages.And the returning to my original mentor, award winning director and producer, Jen Heyes whocontinues to be my directing mentor as I delve into my developing artistry offering opportunities toassist on projects such as The Opening Ceremony of European Capital of Sport “On Your Marks”I create work which is exciting innovative (and occasionally subversive). Presenting ideas that offerhonest comment on relationships, fears and our deepest psyche, invoking response to challengingquestions whilst also being entertaining, it’s a fine line to tread. I enjoy exploring truth, researchingand creating a unique and immersive experience for the audiences using an eclectic approach tovisualising worlds on stage and in non-theatrical sites through technology and inventive staging.I continue to create live performance through my current projects; Graphic Stories working withmarginalised groups Reading the World and More Than Words. As well as working on fourcommissions of immersive performance with Astley Hall, Chorley, in collaboration with John Ginleyfrom Lite Alternaitve and in partnership with Chorley Council.Testimonials“She has cultivated an environment of trust between playwright, actor and director that hasallowed the work to flourish.” – Wylllie Longmore“She is…a very gifted visionary director who is keen to explore making performance forcontemporary and diverse audiences. I love her passion for fairy tales and storytelling, combinedwith live music and well crafted writing and performance. She has a good head for business and isvery easy going and easy to talk to and this is tempered with strong leadership qualities.” – Jen Heyes

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Contact Details2001-04 Dartington College of Arts BA Hons Theatre (2:1)

Qualifications

Charlie Mortimer CV

Dracula AdaptationGothic Readings

Museums at NightHeritage Open Days

Midsummer Night’sDream

‘On Your Marks’

Safe ModeOthello

La BohemeDeath at the Theatre

The Legend of theGhost Shark

One Windy DayThe Tempest

That’s Not The WayTo Do It

The DecisionSeconds Out

Jesus is a City Fan

DirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorGuest Director

Assistant Director

DirectorDirectorStage ManagerDirectorDirector

DirectorDirectorWooden Spoons Theatre

Mia Darlone PresentsOrganised ChaosSour Grapes Productions

Chorley Coucnil, Ghastley Astley EventsChorley Coucnil, Ghastley Astley EventsChorley Coucnil, Astley Hall EventsChorley Coucnil, Astley Hall EventsMiller Park, Preston, Preston Youth Theatre

European Capital of Sport Opening Ceremony, NorthwoodStadium, Stoke On Trent - Director Jen HeyesNorth West Tour, Theatre By NumbersNorth West Tour, Theatre By NumbersNational Tour, Heritage Opera - Director Sarah HelsbyNorth West Tour, Theatre By Numbers24:7 Theatre Festival, Ultramarine

North West Tour, Theatre By NumbersNorth West Tour, Theatre By NumbersNorth West Tour, Wooden Spoons Theatre

The Theatre Royal, Mia Darlone Presents…North West Tour, Organised ChaosSalford Arts Theatre, Sour Grapes Productions

Credits

‘On Your Marks’

Safe Mode

Chosen Words

As I Lay WaitingRipples inConcrete

HomeScript4Stage

Assistant Director for European Capital of SportOpening CeremonyACE funded research, development andperformanceACE funded research & development inpartnership with Elizabeth NewmanDevelopment project in conjunctionACE funded research & development project

Director on placement under Wyllie LongmoreDirector on placement under Wyllie Longmore

Northwood Stadium, Stoke On Trent

First Break Festival, Oldham Coliseum

The Octagon, Bolton

Oldham Coliseum & 24:7 FestvialNorth West Tour

Hull Truck TheatreThe Lowry, The Dukes & New Continental

Professional Development Credits

Lead Facilitator andProject ManagerDevising Course

Tour Booking CourseSmall Scale Development

Creative SupplyPerformer

Drama TutorYouth Theatre Leader

Assistant ProducerCreative & Emotional

Support

Theatre By Numbers

Annie Fitzmaurice, CoalMark Makin, houseCulture Hive and AMA

Bigfoot Arts EducationVenture ProductionsValley Community TheatreGlenda Hill’s Theatre WorksGroundlings TheatreAction Transport Theatre

Community Project - Graphic Script

Training - creating through devisingTraining - approaching venues, budgetingTraining - marketing and developing a smallscale organisationFacilitating workshops to ages 5-11Toured 3 shows throughout the UKLeading Drama classes to ages 7-18Directing and leading courses for ages 8-18Genearl AP duties for Hampshire toursSupporting vulnerable young participants.

Other relevant employment and training