“A leading force for change, both for theatre and teenagers”
The Stage
I create plays and projects that celebrate happiness, human connection and collaborative decision-making.
I bring young people and adults together to listen, learn and make change.
I share my practice through consultancy and training.
“My facilitating tool-kit is now overflowing with new ideas and perspectives”
“So much fun playing and creating”
“I’ve been added to not only as an artist but as a human.”
“Ned guided the entire course with care, intention and attention to detail”
“I never thought I could learn so much in three days”
“Brilliant right from the start”
Current projects
In Isolation
An immersive exploration of school isolation booths and happiness, in partnership with Young Vic Taking Part and King’s Culture from King’s College London.
The Butterfly Tap
A new play about teenage joy and why we need to notice it more, as part of Wonder Fools’ Positive Stories for Negative Times Project.
Youth Theatre Together
Building a national development organisation to support youth theatres in England and beyond.
Past work:
Brainstorm
An extraordinary theatrical exploration of the teenage brain, originally produced at the National Theatre and on the BBC, and a blueprint performed by groups of young people across the world.
The Coronavirus Time Capsule
A ground-breaking digital record of lockdown, created during the pandemic by more than 3,500 teenagers in 17 different countries.
When This is Over
A play about time, chaos and hope, made with young people and fifty groups across the UK. Winner of The Stage Community Project of the Year.