ESME DAVIS

I am a director who creates immersive and participatory theatre. The houselights never go down during my shows. The audience is coming along for the ride. 
 

My work explores the themes of activism and resistance. Instead of looking at the issues of the world, I aim to tell the stories of people who bring about change.
 

My process is about embedding myself within the story; through first-person interviews and digging through archives, I get to the heart of the cause. I develop my shows through rehearsal, experimentation and play, rather than sticking to the script.