My focus for consultancy work in the creative industries centres on German culture and history. When you are putting together a project that explores narratives set within specific cultural contexts, you will want to engage someone who can research and advise you on potential challenges with authentic representation. With a PhD in German and Cultural Studies (Berlin and London), I am a specialist in German Cultural sensitivity. I have experience working on a wide range of briefs and forms of cultural production (including digital games, film and theatre). I use a research-based approach to address client needs and offer tailored solutions centred on cultural competency. I also consult on cultural sensitivity and identity (including LGBTQ+) more generally.
Projects I have worked on include:
- Research for pitches on commercial Film production (See-Saw)
- Cultural sensitivity consultancy work (historical representation of WW2, voice casting) for the AAA games company Relic Entertainment
- Dramaturgical, script work and programme notes for theatrical and radio productions.
- The games The Innsmouth Case and Plan B from Outer Space for the indie game producer RobotPumpkin. (Story and localisation)
- Breathe Arts Health Research, an inspiring not-for-profit social enterprise in disability, arts and health (intercultural research, newsletters, delivery of website project)
- The Web Comic Tales from the Couch (translator and copyeditor)
In Germany, I have worked as Assistant Director/Dramaturg and in the UK as a producer and arts admin on various theatre productions, musicals and performing arts projects. I have also been writing features and reviews for local and regional newspapers in Germany, both in English and German, since 2002, including publications such as OneStopArts, Exeunt Magazine, The List and The Stage. In 2015, the Theatertreffen Berlin invited me to its International Forum as part of its critical festival coverage, the Theatertreffen blog. My reviews are here and my features here.