Over the past decade, Paul has delivered numerous theatre workshops and co-creation projects, as well as participated in artist residencies for schools, colleges and universities. His work in community settings often sees him collaborate with other arts and community based organisations. His work spans a wide range of activities, from leading dynamic youth theatre projects to providing tailored one-to-one LAMDA exam preparation and facilitating engaging community storytelling projects.

Relevant Training/Checks:
Enhanced DBS furthermore (Update Service)
Child Protection & Safeguarding Training
Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
Prevent Training
First Aid Certificate

He is also available to facilitate workshops with a focus on; Audition Technique & Monologue Work; Comedy; Devising; Speech & Voice Work; History of Theatre; LAMDA Tuition; Public Speaking; Script Analysis/Approach; Shakespeare; Stanislavski and Naturalism and Verse Speaking.

Arts Award Advisor

Paul is a qualified Arts Award Advisor, qualified to mentor children or young adults through their Arts Award training.

Arts Award is a range of unique qualifications that supports anyone aged up to 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an art form - from fashion to digital art, pottery to poetry.

Paul is qualified to deliver and assess students studying the following qualifications:

*Arts Award Discover & Explore*
*Arts Award Bronze & Silver*

For more information visit: www.artsaward.org.uk

Testimonials for Paul's teaching:

"The experience of working with Paul from Brave Bold Drama was brilliant, as ever they were incredibly professional and brought their immense experience and enthusiasm to bear. The Bristol Improv Theatre would not have been able to host a show performed by schoolchildren like this without partnering with them to engage performers and audiences beyond our usual reach. We are keen to take up any opportunities like this to work with them in future."
Kierann Shah, Bristol Improv Theatre

"We have commissioned Paul to design, plan and deliver engaging drama workshops to groups of international students over two intensive work periods. It is unusual to find someone with both the high level of organisation and exceptional creativity, but Paul is one of those rare finds. We have every confidence in his abilities to run consistently high quality drama programmes, and to represent our organisation professionally.  We are already planning for next summer, and Paul is absolutely our number one choice of facilitator to deliver our drama programme."
Adam Amer, Company Director, Chango Lingo

“Paul has worked with us in the capacity of both workshop facilitator and industry panel member for a number of years. He brings with him a wealth of experience as a writer, performer and director and has engaged in a number of activities supporting students to understand the challenges of working in the performance industry. Typical activities have included running whole class devising workshops, supporting Christmas show rehearsals through direction of scenes, presenting touring professional performance work for students to see in practice at The Bay Theatre, and feeding back individually on student assessment performances to help them gauge their strengths and weaknesses in line with current industry expectations. Paul has a direct and honest style, he is passionate about the challenges of working as an artist and respectful of young people wishing to embark upon this journey. We are grateful for his supportive approach.”

Seth Turner-Higgins, Head of Curriculum and Skills (Creative Industries)

"Paul is a committed theatre artist, and has great sensitivity to performance creation and delivery. He has coached our LAMDA pupils for their solo exams and they have not only gained strong marks (all Merits and Distinctions) but they have also enjoyed the process of working with him. He is firm but gentle, clear and consistent, knowing when to adapt to suit his pupil or audience. I highly recommend working with Paul."

Heidi Hollis, Principal, Stagecoach Bristol South West, Portishead

"Paul is warm, welcoming, cheerful, and people felt comfortable talking to him. When he listens to people he is focused, patient and genuine . . . We felt that the group was extremely well run. People have choice and control over what happens. It is calm and fun. People learn to take part in the group, concentrate, focus and be confident."

Quality Checkers at 'People First Dorset' about Say-So Drama Session