Marilyn is the Head of Skills and Training at National Youth Theatre, previously the Head  of Learning and Participation at Frantic Assembly and Education Producer at the Lyric Hammersmith. Marilyn has worked with young people for over twenty years in both formal and non -formal education settings. She is passionate about ensuring the arts is for all and developing accessible pathways into the industry. Marilyn is a trained teacher and has an MA in Applied Theatre from RCSSD.

Drama Matters is an incredibly important community that supports and champions drama teachers, which is needed more than ever in this current climate for Arts Education. Having worked as a teacher for six years and still working directly in the Education sector its a privilege to be asked to be a Patron and associate with this organisation.  I hope to continue to actively engage with Drama Matters and work directly with teachers in my role at National Youth Theatre to provide more opportunities and access to theatre for young people throughout the UK.