Maya Shimmin

Maya Shimmin is a theatre maker, director, and facilitator. Previous work as a director includes When Rachel Met Fiona (The Space), DOSAGE (Fable Workshop/Theatre Deli/Camden People’s Theatre/The Yellow) and Identities (The Pyramid, Warrington).

Maya was the recipient of Theatre Deli’s Classic Residency 2021 and is a Cumbrian director with RTYDS New Directions North in partnership with Theatre by the Lake, Northern Stage, Leeds Playhouse and Royal Exchange Manchester. Her lockdown directing project, Then and Now, was shortlisted for Best Feature Film at Cardiff International Film Festival 2021.

Maya specialises in inclusive practice and regularly works with companies including Haringey Shed, Brent Youth Theatre and Blink Dance Theatre.