Directing Masterclass with Mumba Dodwell

Mumba Dodwell (she/her) is currently a London-based actor, director and facilitator. Her work centres around changing perceptions on who we can see in theatre and bringing stories to light that are traditionally untold. She trained as an Actor at Arts University Bournemouth and began her directing training on the ‘Intro to Directing’ course at the Young Vic Theatre. Mumba is also one of the co-founders of The Diversity School Initiative, which was set up to address under-representation, inclusivity and diversity in UK drama schools.

Theatre Includes:

As Director: Intimate Apparel (Guildhall School of Music and Drama); The Ancestors (National Youth Theatre/ English Heritage); Great Expectations (Offie Nominated - National Youth Theatre); Tales from the Garden (John Thaw Studio, Actors Centre); Black Ice (Theatre 503); Addict (The Cockpit); Black Boys Don’t Cry (Theatre Royal Stratford East, Scratch Night).

As Associate/Assistant Director: Rockets and Blue Lights (Royal Exchange Theatre/ Lockdown Festival/ BBC Radio 3 & 4/ National Theatre); Othello (National Youth Theatre/ Royal & Derngate/ Bolsover Castle); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Frankenstein (National Youth Theatre); The Court Must Have A Queen (Hampton Court Palace).