Phoebe Kemp is a director, creative access consultant, movement director and workshop facilitator based in Bristol. They make political work infused with joy and hope. As a queer, neurodivergent, wheelchair user, they are passionate about making accessible work – from sensory theatre for PMLD audiences to embedded audio description and BSL, and telling stories that have often been underrepresented on our stages. This includes new writing, devised work and reimagining of classic texts. Phoebe is a 2023 graduate of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s MA Drama Directing Course.
“What a brilliant edit – you solved so much of the crunchy bits, totally got the heart and soul of it and really nailed it, your cast were superb – really got the tone and joy of it. It flowed so brilliantly – the drama and tension, the story telling, the interchange of story – really you nailed it, love your version of it. I thought you did a phenomenal job and can’t wait to talk more and to tell you properly how much I enjoyed it.” Phoebe Eclair-Powell, Co-writer on Dorian, on Dorian
Phoebe recently directed the first all-trans and non-binary production of a Shakespeare plays. As Trans What You Will’s first production “Twelfth Night” was a rehearsed reading performed at The Space in London, and livestreamed worldwide to over 2000 people. It was introduced and attended by Sir Ian Mckellan, who said the production was “Brilliant”!
Phoebe has been awarded a DYCP grant from Arts Council England to develop their skills as a movement director.
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