Facilitation
I am an experienced facilitator and have delivered workshops in partnership with the University of Washington, University of East London, Theatre Deli, Stanley Arts, Cambridge Junction, Chisenhale Dance Space, British Red Cross, BOLD Elephant, Applecart Arts, and more. I have worked with various groups including university students, young people, refugees, migrants, neurodivergent and disabled communities, pre-professionals and professionals.
As part of Halfpace Theatre I've developed curriculum and trained additional facilitators, alongside creating resources and support packets to include alongside the workshops.
I am available to teach workshops ranging from two hours to multi-day courses and am happy to offer a pre-existing module or create a bespoke experience for your group. Inclusion is one of the core tenants of my facilitation and I am confident in navigating a variety of participant access requirements.
Some current and recent workshop topics include:
Foundational Devising
Devising Techniques
Devising Jams (creative exchange)
Creating Ensemble Theatre
Site-Responsive Theatre
The Writer-Director Relationship
Fundraising 101
Arts Council Bid Writing
Introduction to Self-Producing
Performing Shakespeare
Praise from past participants:
"I loved how there was no right or wrong response, the possibilities felt limitless...[it] helped me see how impactful images can be for theatre and how framing can communicate so much."
“Brilliant, immersive, stimulating, easy to participate.”
"The space felt sacred and safe but not restrictive."
"You are a good leader who can relax participants."
“This was one of the best theatre-making experiences I have had.”
“I loved how inclusive it was and open for everyone.”
"It was thorough, realistic [and] therefore empowering."
"It was great to be able to discuss directing approaches with others working in the same field... I also liked to get physical and have a go at Megan's proposed activity for devising, it was nice to have a balance between talking and doing."
“Really developed my creative awareness & can't wait to use it in my practise.”
"If you are not sure of something, learn them [from] a person who can break it down as a cluster of concrete things (like Megan Brewer)."
"I felt very supported by the fact that it was for migrants in the UK."