Laura is a multi award winning theatre maker, theatre director and dramaturg. She is also the Artistic Director for Equal Voices Arts who specialise in making original works that are accessible to both D/deaf and hearing audiences.

Laura’s research areas include inclusive theatre practice, mindfulness based performance training, neuroscience informed performance training practices, and arts for social change.

Laura is currently undertaking a European Commission Fellowship to develop accessible moving mindfulness practices for performers.

Laura has taught in conservatoire settings and at various Theatre and Dance University courses internationally, most recently convening the Theatre Studies programme at the University of Waikato.