Nina (they/them) is a political theatre maker, choir leader, facilitator and educator based in Glasgow. Their work is celebratory, immersive and collaborative, exploring different creative tools for social change. They predominantly work with queer communities, creating spaces for joy, rage and finding alternatives to the oppression we face.
Nina is Director, Co-Writer & ensemble performer of Be More Mushroom, a raucous, educational musical for kids and grown ups exploring what fungi can teach us about identity, power and society. Alongside the show is multiple workshops for all ages creatively engaging with Queer Theory and Queer Ecology. Nina has been interviewed about Be More Mushroom for Mushroom People 2 (Fall 2024). You can buy this gorgeous magazine for mycophiles here.
Nina is an experienced educator and facilitator. They currently lecture on the BA Theatre for Social Change course at Rose Bruford Drama School, teaching Creative Campaigning and Producing in Practice. Nina regularly works in Catalonia with ULEX, co-designing and delivering courses for activists across Europe including: 'Theatre of the Oppressed' (Nov 2023) 'Integral Activist Training' (Oct 2024, 2023 & 2022) and 'Creative Tools for Social Change' (April 2022). They have taught Theatre of the Oppressed in multiple universities including Queen Mary's, University of East London, University of Goldsmiths and University of Roehampton.
A core part of Nina's practice is singing and song-making and they are a long standing member and pod-leader of queer choral collective F*Choir. They also sing and play bass in Rubie.