Research:
- ‘Shared learning’ in the education sector and creative industries.
- The efficacy of theatre as a learning tool
Scholarly:
Peter is currently Cultural Partner and Writer in Residence with the Creative Partnerships Nottingham Speaking, Listening and Writing Sneinton Action Research Group of schools. In this role he is investigating ways of developing collaborations with artists, young people and teachers.
Professional:
Peter is a writer, actor, director and community artist and arts animateur. Most of his plays have been written for young people, and he likes to work with his potential audience to create the themes, images and characters that inhabit the performances. He works with people who might consider themselves marginalised or disenfranchised by mainstream culture or education… such as people with disabilities; refugees; the elderly; and younger children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, with whom he has pioneered a number of arts programmes.