Royal Exchange Theatre
Joe Gilmour-Rees is an experienced theatre practitioner specializing in participation and engagement. Currently serving as a Participation Practitioner at Octagon Theatre Bolton and a Creative Learning & Engagement Practitioner at Royal Exchange Theatre, Joe Gilmour-Rees delivers workshops for diverse groups including young and elder participants, schools, and community organizations. Additional roles include Facilitator at West Yorkshire Playhouse and Theatre Facilitator at Chol Theatre, focusing on youth programs from low-income backgrounds. As a Delivery Associate for Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, Joe Gilmour-Rees assists teachers and students in creating abridged Shakespeare performances, enhancing vocal and physical skills. Prior experience includes training facilitators for The Challenge and leading productions through Rotherham Underground. Joe Gilmour-Rees holds a Bachelor's Degree in French from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Université Bordeaux Montaigne.
Royal Exchange Theatre
We believe theatre is for everyone, and we're passionate about proving it. For almost forty years the Royal Exchange Theatre has been a hub of superb storytelling for Manchester and the UK, and there are even more exciting times ahead. Our vision is to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for theatre in the UK and a vibrant cultural centre for Manchester and the region. Each year we showcase an ambitious programme inspired by the world's greatest stories: stories that have the power to change the way we see the world. To us, that means taking artistic risks, working as part of exciting partnerships, seeking out bold collaborations and championing new talent. Of course, great-storytelling shouldn't be confined to the stage. Whether we're training a new generation of theatre-makers, creating adventurous new work with over 60s, working with local communities or being inspired by the work of new writers, we're committed to creating more and more opportunities for those who want to get involved. Housed in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, you need only step inside to begin a journey into the world of the Royal Exchange Theatre. Come on in, see what makes us tick and share in our excitement for the future.