Polly has an MA in Arts Psychotherapy from the Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education.
Polly has a private practice, teaches at the Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education, and is a tutor and supervisor for Trauma Informed Schools UK.
She also leads a strand of the training at Guildhall Drama School and believes that psychological understanding can deeply enrich the student's practice, as well as supporting creative freedom and personal growth.
Polly was Artistic Director of theatre company Shared Experience, with productions she wrote and directed regularly transferring to the West End and touring internationally. These included the award-winning trilogy: Bronte; Jane Eyre and After Mrs Rochester (winner Best Director Evening Standard Awards, and Time Out Best West End Production). She also wrote and directed Mine, Speechless and Mermaid as well as directing productions in the West End, at the Royal Court, National Theatre, Traverse, and Young Vic. Her plays continue to be performed nationally and internationally and are available from Nick Hern books. Her work is on the school syllabus.
Event Date | 13-01-2024 10:00 am |
Event End Date | 13-01-2024 5:00 pm |
Individual Price | From £49.50 + Eventbrite booking fee (IATE Graduate/Student and TIS discount available) |
Location | London Art House |
Categories | Art Skills Days |