"To delight and enlighten children"
Naomi has always loved creating magical stories, from the imaginings of a little girl growing up in a lonely world alongside the Thames Estuary, to the tales she creates today, inspired by the wealth of cultures, languages and colour in the sprawling city of London. Here the children invite her to listen, share and create.
After attending a play reading of Naomi’s play Not Bound Within at the Tristan Bates Theatre and ‘loving’ what they saw, the Young Vic commissioned Naomi to write a new play in Zimbabwe where it would also be performed, as a companion piece to their production of The Convert by Danai Gurira.
Image created by Naomi Cortes
Naomi's play Not Bound Within, is a battle-cry response to the exploitation of women both past and present - all the more relevant in light of the #MeToo movement - which also addresses the urgent need to tackle the stigma associated with mental health, especially in how it affects the well-being of our young people.
Illustration created by Gris Grimly
Naomi's play The Littlest Quirky which was produced by Theatre Centre and supported by Stratford Circus, was shortlisted for The Brian Way Award for Best New Play 2013, which celebrated a professionally produced play for children and young people.
Creative Writing workshop at the Royal Festival Hall
Different aspects of Naomi’s work as a highly skilled theatremaker - devising, writing and storytelling - combine to create accessible and engaging workshops for all. Beginning with discussion and sharing of ideas, focussing on a either a suggested theme or current topic, she begins to introduce the craft of writing - whether for theatre, another type of performance such as poetry, or even giving a presentation.
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