Michelle Payne
MICHELLE PAYNE
DIRECTOR & WRITER
SHE/HER
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Michelle has a passion for developing theatre & community, specifically within the county of Essex. Michelle also runs workshops & classes specifically for under-represented creatives.
"In 2021, I received support from Havering Changing to create a community of emerging writers in Rainham, Essex and team them up with professional actors to perform their work. I'm so thrilled with the results & friendships that we've made throughout the process"
Our Voices
Michelle worked with participants at Henry Dickens Community Centre and was commissioned to write an audio play to be directed by Abi Falase.
The Storytellers stars Mohammed Bangura (Bugsy Malone, For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide...) & Effie Ansah (Noughts & Crosses).
Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond.
Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, we are working with some of the best artists in UK theatre and TV.
"Thank you Michelle you have been a great mentor and inspiration!"
- Richa Dhami
(Your Story Participant)
YOUR STORY
supported by Havering Changing
DIRECTOR-DRAMATURG-FACILITATOR Michelle Payne
COMMUNITY WRITERS Alex Raynham, Aman Dhami, Gemma Salter, Richa Dhami, Sarah Clements
ACTORS Ashley Runeckles, Charlotte Payne, Sean Hinds Jnr, Sharan Atwal & Tianna Sealy-Jewiss
FOR HAVERING CHANGING Daniel Fulvio, Lucy McDonald & James Jackson
GEMMA SALTER
"It's been an absolute pleasure being involved in this over the last couple of months. My 1st venture into writing! Thank you Chelle Payne for all your help and inspiration!"
AMAN DHAMI
“I learned so many skills and techniques from Michelle throughout this course. It was lovely using writing as a release from lockdown and to meet new people in Rainham! Everyone's stories really came together by the end and what I loved is that they were all so different! It’s going to be amazing seeing the final results and for everyone to see the beauty of this small village. The end was really emotional, saying goodbye to everyone, but we’ve decided to arrange meet-ups for coffee, so I’m hoping it's not really the end!”
SARAH CLEMENTS
"Thank you for so much for inspiring us to write Chelle Payne. You have been a great inspiration and mentor and who knows where the future will take us. Thank you so much. Xx"
RICHA DHAMI
"Thank you Michelle you have been a great mentor and inspiration! Looking forward to seeing what happens next! Xxxx"
HOLLY SHEEN
"Just wanted to say thanks so much everyone for making the last 12 weeks so lovely! Chelle Payne you have created the most amazing course!"