Ashling Findlay-Carroll
Theatre Maker, Director, Performer, Lecturer, Researcher
My approach to theatre is collaborative and centres on the physical, pulling influences from embodied vocal work, physical theatre, performance art and dance, it regularly (although not exclusively) occurs in non-traditional performance spaces.
My research is concerned with performer training using embodied techniques to encourage active ensemble members who have the confidence and self-awareness to stand in their own selves, in both rehearsal and performance.
I have worked in numerous roles from Lecturer, Project Manager to Performer, Facilitator to Choreographer often in a combination of these in order to ensure the success of the given project.
About
Ashling Findlay-Carroll
Lecturing Ashling has worked at Dundee & Angus and Edinburgh Colleges as a Lecturer in Acting and Performance. She has delivered on Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) units from National Certificate to Higher National Diploma level in a wide range of performance related subjects. She is the course leader for the BA (Hons) Dance & Drama validated by Kingston University, which is a one year top up course, she also leads a module on creating a full length performance, on this course.
Ashling is currently Curriculum Tean Manager for Performing Arts where she supports the course teams within the wider department to ensure a high quality teaching and learning experience.
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Facilitation Ashling has worked with participants of all age groups, from early years to adult. She is a skilled facilitator of Theatre, Dance and Movement activities and has worked for Theatre Companies, Local Authorities, The National Health Service and Schools delivering sessions designed to build skills, boost confidence, explore specific themes or topics and enhance the curriculum.
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Theatre Making Ashling has worked in various roles in indoor and outdoor work, as a Collaborator, Director, Performer and Stage Manager. Her work is often physical in nature, she has a wealth of experience in street theatre and work in non-traditional performance spaces. She has performed in a wide variety of venues from the Traverse Theatre Edinburgh, to Glastonbury Festival.
