Introductions for Talking Birds Nest Residency

Introductions; 

Kieran Sketchley is a Midlands based theatre maker. Graduated from Coventry University and now has started a new Theatre company Colour to Colour. Kieran aims to be a part of his company projects through either performing or directing. He hopes the work that is created will leave the audience with questions which may or may not be answered but still satisfied with the experience.

Olivia Marie is a Coventry-based theatre maker. After graduating from Coventry University in Theatre and Professional Practice, Olivia has been working as a performer, director and technician across multiple projects. Olivia has a passion for creating theatre that is fun for people of all ages to enjoy.  As a theatre maker with a disability, Olivia aims to make work that is accessible, putting inclusivity at the forefront of her shows to ensure they appeal and speak to as many different people as possible.

Finley Wilson graduated from Coventry University's Theatre and professional practice course. He is an actor, theatre maker and aspiring set designer and maker, who has been involved in theatre for 18 years.  Finley's aim is to make set that amplifies not only the play but the actors also. 

Gabriela Lysičanová Gabriela is an active theatre maker working locally and abroad in multiple contemporary Slovak theatres in various roles. After graduating the School of Scenic Arts in 2019 she gained accreditation in film making and photography. She then moved to Coventry and recently graduated from Coventry University in Theatre and Professional Practice.  She continues to develop her career as a backstage theatre member on titles such as "The ballad of the Black Angels", "Secret in the Wings" and her co-director debut "Table Manners".

Gabrielle Rothwell was born and raised in Coventry with a degree in theatre and professional practice from Coventry University. Gabrielle is passionate about a career in acting. Her theatre practice also functions as a tool to manage a personality disorder which greatly impacts her life. She is very passionate about physical theatre and hopes one day to make a one woman show based on her personality disorder to create awareness. 


The plan; Start the R&D phase of creating a show that can be toured. Play with all the resources that The Nest have provided us, and look for texts to adapt and work from. By the end of the residency we plan to have a few scenes ready to perform. We also plan to be ready to provide workshops for students at Coventry University. 


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