Movement Maker

Laura is an actor and movement director from Wales and is passionate advocate for creating an inclusive and accessible rehearsal environment. She believes in the power of playfulness and collaboration, using movement as a tool to bring the ensemble together. Recently, Laura has been working on her first Welsh language production, 'Trwbl Mawr yn Tremygld', where she has been developing the movement language for this new highly stylised play. What sets Laura apart is her unique ability to work with individuals who may not have received traditional movement training. This skill has led her to be sought after for projects that involve a diverse range of performers, including both disabled and non-disabled actors. Laura's commitment to promoting inclusivity and is evident in her recent collaborations, notably 'Not Dying' by Jamie Hale at HOME Manchester, and her longstanding creative partnership with Olivier nominated actor and playwright Athena Stevens.

Laura is currently the movement director for Under Milk Wood at Bridgend College and The Sherman Theatre’s NT Connections ‘Periodicals’ as well as teaching movement to both Hijinx Academies in Cardiff.

PAST PROJECTS

  • Movement Director

    2024

  • Movement Director

    2023-2024

    National Theatre Connections

  • Movement Director

    2023

  • Co-Director (Movement)

    2023

  • Co-Director (Movement)

    2022

  • Movement Associate

    2019

  • Dance Captain

    2018

  • Step Choreographer

    2018

    WINNER OF THE VAULT FESTIVAL ORIGINS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NEW WORK 2018

  • Assistant Director

    2018

  • Movement Director

    2020

  • The Periodicals, Sherman Theatre

  • Icarus, Unicorn Theatre

  • Run A Mile, Music Video for Caitlin Lavagna

  • The Periodicals, Sherman Theatre

  • Pericles, National Theatre

  • BOYS, The PappyShow @ VAULT Festival

Caitlin Richards, Producer CRIPtic Arts

“Laura joined our team for an R&D and then rehearsals for Jamie Hale's NOT DYING. Her expertise in movement direction, in centring access, and her wider creative vision were huge assets which enriched every part of the show - from direction, to characterisation, to building the confidence of our performers. Laura was also a huge joy to work with. She was clear, respectful, and brought playfulness and camaraderie to the room. If you need a movement director for your next project, you couldn't work with anyone better.”

Caitlin Lavagna, Artist ‘Run A Mile’

“Laura understood my project and my vision the second I contacted her. She threw her energy, creativity and commitment into the room and I was therefore able to work with her in a way that made me confident in my ability and body. She consistently checked in with how I was feeling about the movement and the story, my character’s physical and emotional journey. She blended into a new room of creatives that she had just met and played a vital part in how well the overall music video turned out. Though I am a confident mover, I struggle to let go and not think about what I look like when I move, especially on screen. Laura understood this anxiety and focussed the shoot in a more helpful direction, focussing on playing games with the camera and dancing alongside Laura who was off camera which ultimately got me out of my head and move in a natural, relaxed but confident way”