Drew Taylor-Wilson
They are part of the lecturing team for BA Performance (for Deaf and HoH Actors) – having previously helped to revise the course curriculum. They lecture in theatre making techniques as part of the Performance Maker module and they are module coordinator for Professional Presentation – guiding our graduates into the industry.
Drew (they/them) is a neurodiverse, non-binary award-winning theatre maker, screenwriter and artist development specialist with over 20 years in the performing arts.
They have been commissioned by TAKE ME SOMEWHERE (Glasgow), Brighton International Festival and Jersey Arts Centre.
They are passionate about telling stories that propel LGBTQ+ narratives, unpick mental health difficulties and advocate for all those that slip through the cracks. Their theatre is bold, poetic, camp – visually arresting, physically athletic and blackly comedic. Frequently working as both writer and director Drew’s theatre has been seen at every major programming venue in Scotland, with other prestigious highlights including Barbican and National Theatre London, The Junction Cambridge and New Wolsey Ipswich.
Alongside Drew’s work in professional theatre is their work in outreach, education and artist development. A nationally recognised workshop leader – Drew has facilitated projects for many prestigious clients including Royal Lyceum and Traverse Theatres Edinburgh, British Youth Music Theatre, Shakespeare Schools Festival, Apples and Snakes, Scottish Ballet and National Museum of Scotland.
In addition to their work in live performance – Drew retrained as a screenwriter during the pandemic, and their first TV drama was optioned by Stampede Ventures, Los Angeles.
Drew’s hobbies include making textile products with recycled materials, keeping alive their 2 tropical fish tanks and over 100 houseplants, sitting down watching TV with their husband and dancing on kitchen floors whenever possible.