Joelle Ikwa
Theatre Director WriterMy name is Joelle Ikwa (she/her) and I am a story teller and aspiring theatre and film Director. My journey in theatre began in Coventry at the Belgrade Theatre over 10 years ago, where I went from a youth company member, workshop facilitator, assistant director to Director. I aim to share stories that empower and make a difference. With experience as a youth violence intervention worker, I am passionate about raising awareness around issues that affect young people such as knife crime and mental health. Theatre being my creative conduit, I find fulfilment in the positive impact that it has on people. I am interested in continuing to make work, and exploring the touring aspect more. I am also interested in exploring film work too and growing skills in that area. I have acted in a short film before and also previously directed and produced a short film documentary.
Credits
Assistant Director, Half Empty Glasses, Paines Plough Roundabout, 7 weeks, 2022Assistant Director, The Ultimate Pickle, Paines Plough Roundabout, 7 weeks, 2022
Assistant Director, A Sudden violent Burst of Rain, Paines Plough 7 weeks, 2022
Assistant Director, A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain, Gate Theatre, 3 weeks, 2022
Assistant Director, Nothello, Belgrade Theatre, 4 weeks, 2022
Assistant Director, This Little Relic, BBC & Belgrade Theatre, 1 week, 2021
Director, Transcend, Bramall Music Hall, University of Birmingham, 1 week, 2019
Training
RTYDS 3 Month Trainee Director program with Paines PloughLocation
West MidlandsExperience
1-2 years
Art forms / Disciplines
- Film - documentary
- Film - short
- Theatre / Live perfomance
What I do
- Devising
- Directing
- Facilitating
- Music - Singing
- Theatre making
- Working with young people
- Working within a Community / with community participants
- Workshopping & Development
- Writing
Additional Languages
French
