Viv Gordon is a theatre maker, survivor activist & arts and mental health campaigner
This year she is working on new projects that continue to explore the creative articulation of trauma:
ORAL explores sexual abuse, dentistry and civil rights and previewed Spring 2019
Restless is an arts activism project in development forging visibility and voice for survivors
She is also working on a new commission from Life of Breath
writing a play about the lived experience of adversity called The Book of Jo
Previous work includes:
I am Joan is an autobiographical hopeful comedy about trauma recovery.
PreScribed (a life written for me) explores the side effects of being a GP in the 21st Century.
She is an Associate Artist with Strike a Light
She has led work with marginalised adults and families with since 2003 as Artistic Director of Mean Feet Dance
Viv campaigns for access and inclusion in the arts for artists and audiences with mental health needs.
She was an Agent for Change with Salisbury International Arts Festival 2017
Viv speaks at conferences and events about mental health inclusion in the arts, offers training and consultancy
and works with individuals and organisations to develop arts and mental health projects.
This year she is working on new projects that continue to explore the creative articulation of trauma:
ORAL explores sexual abuse, dentistry and civil rights and previewed Spring 2019
Restless is an arts activism project in development forging visibility and voice for survivors
She is also working on a new commission from Life of Breath
writing a play about the lived experience of adversity called The Book of Jo
Previous work includes:
I am Joan is an autobiographical hopeful comedy about trauma recovery.
PreScribed (a life written for me) explores the side effects of being a GP in the 21st Century.
She is an Associate Artist with Strike a Light
She has led work with marginalised adults and families with since 2003 as Artistic Director of Mean Feet Dance
Viv campaigns for access and inclusion in the arts for artists and audiences with mental health needs.
She was an Agent for Change with Salisbury International Arts Festival 2017
Viv speaks at conferences and events about mental health inclusion in the arts, offers training and consultancy
and works with individuals and organisations to develop arts and mental health projects.