About me
As a theatre maker and drama facilitator with 17 years of experience in community projects, my career has been a journey through the transformative landscape of the arts. With foundational drama studies in Madrid and a Master's in Applied Theatre from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, I have devoted my professional life to the practice and teaching of the arts with a deep-rooted commitment to inclusivity and social justice. In 2006 I co-founded the VOCES Foundation, a pioneering charity in Spain working with vulnerable groups through the arts, and in 2016 I co-created the 16 Kilometres Festival in Cañada Real (Madrid), the largest informal settlement in Europe. Both organisations have been recognized with several awards for their impact in the inclusion of diverse and marginalised communities. Within VOCES, and in collaboration with a number of reputed charities, I have led a range of art projects, not only in Spain and the UK, but also across 14 developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Awards
- Leader Award · Jack Petchey Foundation · 2023
In recognition of oustandting dedication to support young people
- Solidarity with G Award · Fundación Secretariado Gitano · 2020
In recognition of the 16 Kilometers Festival contribution to the social integration of the Spanish gypsy population
- Fair Saturday International Award · Fair Saturday Foundation · 2019
Awarded to the 16 Kilometers Festival for the best project in the category of culture and social innovation
- Public-Social Cooperation Award · Madrid City Council · 2019
Awarded to VOCES Foundation's Cañada Real Children’s Orchestra for the most innovative project
- Actors Union Special Award · Spanish Actors Union · 2017
Awarded to the 16 Kilometers Festival in recognition of the work with cinema for social transformation
- González Sinde Award · Spanish Film Academy · 2017
Awarded to the 16 Kilometers Festival for the best social cinema initiative
- National Impulsa Award · Podemos Party · 2016
Awarded to the VOCES Foundation for the best cultural project in favour of human rights
What I do
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Theatre in the Community
Theatre as a tool for the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalised communities
Theatre and the Criminal Justice System
Theatre for rehabilitation and personal development
Actor, Playwright and Director
Play scripts and theatre productions
Producer
Raising awareness and promoting social justice through the arts