SOPHIE

ELLEN POWELL

I am Sophie, a theatre maker and writer based in Brighton.

I make theatre mostly with puppets and objects, I puppeteer on my own projects and for other people. I write stories, often magical or with a fantastical twist. I love teaching and helping others to create imaginative and playful work.

Theatre Maker | Puppeteer | Writer | Educator

A little more @fmtmcharleville

Research trip to @fmtmcharleville . First few days . #charleville_mézières #fmtm #puppetfestival @ciaortiga my favourite so far 🌧️

Yesterday I went all the way to Leicester and back for the launch of the #Leicesterwrites.short story prize anthology . . Really enjoyed hearing some of the authors read , doing a reading myself and getting @abifahynes to sign her brilliant collectio

Delighted that my story A Recipe for Love and Survival has made the long list of The Leicester Writes Story Prize. Congratulations to the winners. Looking forward to the anthology launch at the weekend. #leicesterwrites #Leicesterstoryprize #leiceste

First ever trip to @iacfantiquesfairs last week. It just might be my favourite new thing .

Start of a 3 day run of Shoebaby @littleangeltheatre for @longnosepuppets . Islington looking lovely in the sunshine and warm welcoming audiences.

This week as part of my DYCP research I have had the privilege of sitting in on @smokingapplestheatre rehearsals for their new show Three. Such a great learning experience to sit in other people’s creative spaces and soak it all up. Thank you

Joyful week @brighton_dome exploring magical realism and puppets. Team of dreams @anniebrooksstuff @longnosepuppets @thismervynmillar @heartwoodchorus @lisamills5 #AnitasRoom #DYCP @aceagrams

Colour palette of the day with @longnosepuppets

@comedy_ae bringing the all the Joy and ridiculous behaviour to the yard last night . They will be in Edinburgh doing all the things and you should go .

@berenyi_miki fun times @dust_venue