✨ Why I Do This Work

I believe in what I do — and I do it because:

💫 Creativity builds self-esteem
🎨 Imagination is intelligence having fun
🎭 Play is not a luxury — it’s fundamental to living

...and most importantly, because I love what I do.

 

🛠 What I Do

My work takes many forms — but it all centres around helping people express themselves, explore new ideas, and feel more connected to their creative voice.

• I design and run creative workshops like Wondermakers, Adventure Game, and Play in a Week
   

• I mentor adults in rediscovering their creativity — with warmth, curiosity, and encouragement
   

• I coach professionals to speak with clarity and presence — from boardrooms to stages
   

• I direct, perform, and write theatre that’s joyful, story-rich, and rooted in connection
   

 

🎭 My Creative Journey

Over the years, I’ve had the joy of wearing many creative hats:

• As an actor: I’ve performed with immersive theatre companies like Gingerline and Les Enfants Terribles
   

• As a director: I’ve brought new work to festivals including Not Quite Light, National Theatre Connections, and Croydonites
   

• As a creative educator: I’ve taught everything from A-Level Drama to Early Years storytelling — and worked as a facilitator with the Shakespeare Schools Festival
   

• As a mentor: I’ve supported people aged 16–73 to make meaningful progress on their creative goals — from stage debuts to sound installations
   

• As a performance coach: I’ve helped both aspiring and working actors prepare for auditions, performances, and LAMDA qualifications
   

• As a multimedia artist: I’ve created short stories, digital illustrations, and educational videos — blending image, voice, and story across formats
   

 

🎓 Training & Credentials

• BA (Hons) Drama – University of Manchester
   

• Acting Training – The Actors Class
   

• Playwriting Courses – Royal Exchange Theatre and Wilton’s Music Hall
   

• Drama Facilitation Training – National Youth Theatre
   

• Safeguarding – Up-to-date Enhanced DBS | Most recent training: April 2025
   

 

🌟 A Few Fun Things About Me

• My favourite play is Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe — dark, dazzling, and full of questions.
   

• I love immersive theatre — especially when it includes themed food. (Great British Menu is my guilty pleasure.)
   

• A quote I try to live by:
  
  
  “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” — Maya Angelou
  
   

• As a kid, I once won a colouring-in competition at McDonald’s and received a bright red plastic briefcase full of crayons. Iconic.
   

 

📬 Want to Work Together?

You can explore my current offerings here →, or drop me a message — I’d love to hear what you’re imagining.

👉 [Book a Discovery Call]
📩 Or email Ellie: hello@imaginellie.com