This production was born out of a desire to return to me first creative outlet, theatre. My husband and I ran Frinton Summer Theatre for 20 years. I began acting, but when I found a love of directing, I wasn't too unhappy to give up acting; I could never learn lines! then I went off piste. I've had the opportunity to be part of the Mercury Theatre Directors Programme, which has inspired me and given me an oportunity to understand contemporary theatre better. I am loving returning to theatre. It somehow makes sence to me. I have travelled  through many creative disciplines, before acting, I studied dance and became a teacher in dance. Then acting and theatre took my life. In midlife I went to Art school and studied sculpture. More recently I enjoyed developing and producing community productions. I love working with people who just enjoy thier creativity for the fun of it. No hassel, no stress.

 

It is the transitory nature of performance that I find so inspiring, it is real people in real time. It is like a firework, it happens and then it is gone, but if it's good, it lurks in the memory. Although writing came late, poetry has been a constant companion, but in truth, my family have always been my greatest joy and oftentimes, challenge. No different from many others, I expect. The countryside always feeds me, but people give me life. 

 

When I wrote Kitty, my home was on the ragged coast of Essex, England. In 1720, a young woman called Kitty Canham was born nearby. It was our shared landscape which inspired me to write my debut novel based on the fascinating story of her life.  I discovered writing late, being one of the many dylexic AudHDers, that were diagnosed late in life. I am glad to have found writing and look forward to seeing Kitty come to life on stage. To have actors bring their gifts to the story is an exciting prospect. I am also playing with paint again. It is a medium I enjoy and find all but impossible to master. However, I will keep on tinckering, just for the fun of it. 

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May you have joy in all your endeavors. 

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