PHOTO © LAUREN HART 2018
'You are an amazing facilitator and your passion and enthusiasm is amazing to observe and be a part of in real life.'
Emma Scott, Head of Mentoring Programme at The Diana Award
'I can't describe how much you inspire me, you are incredible! You have 100% changed my life. I have grown from an anxious thirteen year old into a confident young lady. I am most definitely unrecognisable. My self esteem and ambition shines'
Young Person, The Diana Award Mentoring Programme, Sheffield
'She always went above and beyond what was required of her. Lauren's dedication to helping and supporting young people is infectious and she inspired others to be the best they can be. Her feedback was consistently excellent and the rapport she built with students was instant and clear to see.'
The Diana Award, London
'The greatest thing about your classes was how much I learned about myself. I will always appreciate it. You're a great theatre teacher.'
Participant, Devising Theatre Workshops, Berlin
'As a mentor for our students, we have been very impressed with how you have engaged some of our more challenging students and have them produce a great piece of work.'
Teacher, All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield
Emma Scott, Head of Mentoring Programme at The Diana Award
'I can't describe how much you inspire me, you are incredible! You have 100% changed my life. I have grown from an anxious thirteen year old into a confident young lady. I am most definitely unrecognisable. My self esteem and ambition shines'
Young Person, The Diana Award Mentoring Programme, Sheffield
'She always went above and beyond what was required of her. Lauren's dedication to helping and supporting young people is infectious and she inspired others to be the best they can be. Her feedback was consistently excellent and the rapport she built with students was instant and clear to see.'
The Diana Award, London
'The greatest thing about your classes was how much I learned about myself. I will always appreciate it. You're a great theatre teacher.'
Participant, Devising Theatre Workshops, Berlin
'As a mentor for our students, we have been very impressed with how you have engaged some of our more challenging students and have them produce a great piece of work.'
Teacher, All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield
Lauren hart is a Theatre Maker, Drama Specialist and final year Trainee Dramatherapist. She has 13 years experience working as a drama specialist, teacher, youth worker, mentor and workshop facilitator for children, young people and adults. She has extensive experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, special educational (SEND) social, emotional and mental health difficulties and behavioural needs (SEMH) and English as a second language (EAL). She has worked in schools, youth clubs, theatres, and community groups in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Germany.
She is keen to introduce the art of theatre and performance to those who have not had the opportunity to experience it before and teach others how to use it as a tool of self-expression. She aims to create value in society where ever she is in the world. All her workshops are underpinned by her ethos that everyone is valuable and unique. Her aim is to empower individuals by providing a safe and comfortable space allowing each person the freedom to be themselves in order to thrive and share their true potential.
Lauren is available to teach private classes, workshops and ongoing projects for groups and individuals. Maximum group size is 30 people. All workshops and projects can be tailored to the needs of your group and are available for children, young people or adults. She has an up to date fully enhanced DBS check to work with children and young people and is based in Sheffield.
She is keen to introduce the art of theatre and performance to those who have not had the opportunity to experience it before and teach others how to use it as a tool of self-expression. She aims to create value in society where ever she is in the world. All her workshops are underpinned by her ethos that everyone is valuable and unique. Her aim is to empower individuals by providing a safe and comfortable space allowing each person the freedom to be themselves in order to thrive and share their true potential.
Lauren is available to teach private classes, workshops and ongoing projects for groups and individuals. Maximum group size is 30 people. All workshops and projects can be tailored to the needs of your group and are available for children, young people or adults. She has an up to date fully enhanced DBS check to work with children and young people and is based in Sheffield.
Previous Projects
2020
Dramatherapy placement/Children and Young Peoples Practitioner (Ages 5-18)
Charity for children who have experienced Domestic Abuse, Sheffield UK
2020
Sheffield Inclusion Centre, Sheffield UK
Dramatherapy placement (Ages 6 - 11)
2019 - ongoing
Act One Drama Studio Sheffield, UK
Drama Teacher (Aged 6 - adults)
Teaching weekly Drama classes at Act one Drama Studio
2020
LEVEL
Project Coordinator & Performer, Matlock UK
Coordinator for SENSE performance in Sheffield and performer for SENSE tour Sheffield, Birmingham, Nottingham and Mansfield.
2019
Big Picture Learning UK Doncaster, UK
Teaching and working in a therapeutic way with a small group of 15 young people who have been excluded from mainstream education investing in building powerful, authentic relationships with each and every student. Working with families to develop positive relationships.
2018 - Ongoing, Sheffield, UK
Devising Theatre Workshops
Teaching a monthly theatre workshops focusing on devising theatre, physical theatre, movement, site specific theatre and one to one performance for adults.
2017 - 2018 Throughout UK
Anti-Bullying Training Officer
The Diana Award and Anti-Bullying Programme
Leading workshops and training young people aged 11-17 throughout the UK to become Anti-Bullying Ambassadors in their schools. The programme aims to empower students and staff through a holistic and peer-led approach by engaging them to change the attitudes, behaviours, and culture of bullying by building skills and confidence to address different situations, both online and offline.
2018 HSBC London, UK
Youth Facilitator as part of the HSBC Insight Mentoring work experience week with The Diana Award
Facilitating workshops aimed at empowering, engaging and encouraging young people aged 14-17 focusing on careers, creative projects and work experience in preparation for the world of work.
2009 - 2020 Firth Park Academy, Sheffield, UK
Performing Arts Teacher with Firth Park Academy
Teaching performing arts lessons and after school clubs (Ages 11-16)
2018, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield UK
Artist Talk for 3rd year SHU Performance Students
Talk based around Professional Development, Theatre making, how to create work and make a living in the arts.
2018, Forge Valley School, Sheffield
Drama Workshops
Delivering weekly drama workshops focusing on theatre and performance skills for young people. (Aged 11-13)
2017 - 2018, Sheffield and South Yorkshire, UK
Youth Facilitator as part of the Mentoring Programme with The Diana Award
Facilitating workshops aimed at empowering, engaging and encouraging young people aged 12-15 in various schools around South Yorkshire ending with youth led social action projects.
2014 - Ongoing Education Projects at various schools around UK
Drama and PSHCE Workshops with 2020 Dreams
Delivering issue based drama workshops for young people in a variety of schools around UK (Aged 11-16)
2015 - 2017, Berlin, Germany
Theatre Class with Tatwerk Studio
Teaching a weekly developing theatre performance class at Tatwerk Performative Forschung for Adults
2016 - 2017, Education Projects, Germany
Teaching Artist and Trainer with Interact English
Leading theatre and language project and activity weeks, culture days and training other teaching artists in different schools around Berlin and the rest of Germany (Aged 7-18)
Review
2015 - 2017 Education Projects, Berlin, Germany
Theatre workshops
Creating and Delivering Theatre and English workshops for children in various Kitas and Schools in Berlin, Germany (Ages 5 - 18)
2009 - 2015 Education Project at various schools around UK
Drama workshops
Creating and Leading workshops focused on personal, social and health education drama techniques for various primary and secondary schools throughout the UK (Ages 5-16)
2015 Youth Theatre, Derby Theatre, Derby UK
Assistant Director & Workshop Facilitator with Derby Theatre
Offering directing support, leading warm ups, rehearsals workshops for the Youth Theatre.
2014 - 15, A+ English, Sheffield, UK
English and Drama Workshops with A+ English
Private clients 1:1 and group workshops focused around using Drama techniques to teach English as a foreign language
2013 Spectrum Active, Sheffield, UK
Drama and Musical theatre workshops with Spectrum Active
Weekly sessions focused around using theatre as a tool for developing confidence, communication skills and team building with Spectrum Active a day centre for adults with learning disabilities.
2011 - 12 Heeley City Farm, Education Project, Sheffield, UK
Actor and Workshop facilitator with Heeley City Farm
Historical Educational Storytelling project focused around World War two for children aged 8-11 in collaboration with Andy Messer, Heeley city Farm and Heeley history group including visits to Kelham Island, Western Park and Sheffield Archives.
2009 Community and School Project, Platform 2, Mamre, South Africa
Dance and Drama Workshops
Dance and Drama project funded by DFID in collaboration with Christian Aid and BUNAC working with young people in villages raising awareness around health and social problems in Mamre, South Africa.
Christian Aid
BUNAC
Department for International Development (DFID)
2008 Art Event, London, UK
Curator and Artist
Working with professional artists and theatre makers in East London to create 'Larry Loves You' a multi-disciplinary monthly art event in Shoreditch.
Cafe Kick
2008 - 2009 Education Project at various schools around UK
Drama workshops
Creating and Leading workshops focused on personal, social and health education drama techniques for various primary and secondary schools throughout the UK (Ages 5-16)
Eastside Educational Trust
2007 Burnham Building Community Project, London, UK
Performer and Facilitator
Devising and Performing a site-specific interactive performance in a car park below a block of council flats in North London in collaboration with residents and local community groups supported by Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London (CSSD)
Central School of Speech and Drama
2020
Dramatherapy placement/Children and Young Peoples Practitioner (Ages 5-18)
Charity for children who have experienced Domestic Abuse, Sheffield UK
2020
Sheffield Inclusion Centre, Sheffield UK
Dramatherapy placement (Ages 6 - 11)
2019 - ongoing
Act One Drama Studio Sheffield, UK
Drama Teacher (Aged 6 - adults)
Teaching weekly Drama classes at Act one Drama Studio
2020
LEVEL
Project Coordinator & Performer, Matlock UK
Coordinator for SENSE performance in Sheffield and performer for SENSE tour Sheffield, Birmingham, Nottingham and Mansfield.
2019
Big Picture Learning UK Doncaster, UK
Teaching and working in a therapeutic way with a small group of 15 young people who have been excluded from mainstream education investing in building powerful, authentic relationships with each and every student. Working with families to develop positive relationships.
2018 - Ongoing, Sheffield, UK
Devising Theatre Workshops
Teaching a monthly theatre workshops focusing on devising theatre, physical theatre, movement, site specific theatre and one to one performance for adults.
2017 - 2018 Throughout UK
Anti-Bullying Training Officer
The Diana Award and Anti-Bullying Programme
Leading workshops and training young people aged 11-17 throughout the UK to become Anti-Bullying Ambassadors in their schools. The programme aims to empower students and staff through a holistic and peer-led approach by engaging them to change the attitudes, behaviours, and culture of bullying by building skills and confidence to address different situations, both online and offline.
2018 HSBC London, UK
Youth Facilitator as part of the HSBC Insight Mentoring work experience week with The Diana Award
Facilitating workshops aimed at empowering, engaging and encouraging young people aged 14-17 focusing on careers, creative projects and work experience in preparation for the world of work.
2009 - 2020 Firth Park Academy, Sheffield, UK
Performing Arts Teacher with Firth Park Academy
Teaching performing arts lessons and after school clubs (Ages 11-16)
2018, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield UK
Artist Talk for 3rd year SHU Performance Students
Talk based around Professional Development, Theatre making, how to create work and make a living in the arts.
2018, Forge Valley School, Sheffield
Drama Workshops
Delivering weekly drama workshops focusing on theatre and performance skills for young people. (Aged 11-13)
2017 - 2018, Sheffield and South Yorkshire, UK
Youth Facilitator as part of the Mentoring Programme with The Diana Award
Facilitating workshops aimed at empowering, engaging and encouraging young people aged 12-15 in various schools around South Yorkshire ending with youth led social action projects.
2014 - Ongoing Education Projects at various schools around UK
Drama and PSHCE Workshops with 2020 Dreams
Delivering issue based drama workshops for young people in a variety of schools around UK (Aged 11-16)
2015 - 2017, Berlin, Germany
Theatre Class with Tatwerk Studio
Teaching a weekly developing theatre performance class at Tatwerk Performative Forschung for Adults
2016 - 2017, Education Projects, Germany
Teaching Artist and Trainer with Interact English
Leading theatre and language project and activity weeks, culture days and training other teaching artists in different schools around Berlin and the rest of Germany (Aged 7-18)
Review
2015 - 2017 Education Projects, Berlin, Germany
Theatre workshops
Creating and Delivering Theatre and English workshops for children in various Kitas and Schools in Berlin, Germany (Ages 5 - 18)
2009 - 2015 Education Project at various schools around UK
Drama workshops
Creating and Leading workshops focused on personal, social and health education drama techniques for various primary and secondary schools throughout the UK (Ages 5-16)
2015 Youth Theatre, Derby Theatre, Derby UK
Assistant Director & Workshop Facilitator with Derby Theatre
Offering directing support, leading warm ups, rehearsals workshops for the Youth Theatre.
2014 - 15, A+ English, Sheffield, UK
English and Drama Workshops with A+ English
Private clients 1:1 and group workshops focused around using Drama techniques to teach English as a foreign language
2013 Spectrum Active, Sheffield, UK
Drama and Musical theatre workshops with Spectrum Active
Weekly sessions focused around using theatre as a tool for developing confidence, communication skills and team building with Spectrum Active a day centre for adults with learning disabilities.
2011 - 12 Heeley City Farm, Education Project, Sheffield, UK
Actor and Workshop facilitator with Heeley City Farm
Historical Educational Storytelling project focused around World War two for children aged 8-11 in collaboration with Andy Messer, Heeley city Farm and Heeley history group including visits to Kelham Island, Western Park and Sheffield Archives.
2009 Community and School Project, Platform 2, Mamre, South Africa
Dance and Drama Workshops
Dance and Drama project funded by DFID in collaboration with Christian Aid and BUNAC working with young people in villages raising awareness around health and social problems in Mamre, South Africa.
Christian Aid
BUNAC
Department for International Development (DFID)
2008 Art Event, London, UK
Curator and Artist
Working with professional artists and theatre makers in East London to create 'Larry Loves You' a multi-disciplinary monthly art event in Shoreditch.
Cafe Kick
2008 - 2009 Education Project at various schools around UK
Drama workshops
Creating and Leading workshops focused on personal, social and health education drama techniques for various primary and secondary schools throughout the UK (Ages 5-16)
Eastside Educational Trust
2007 Burnham Building Community Project, London, UK
Performer and Facilitator
Devising and Performing a site-specific interactive performance in a car park below a block of council flats in North London in collaboration with residents and local community groups supported by Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London (CSSD)
Central School of Speech and Drama
