Current Projects

I am the current Artistic Director of Riding Lights Theatre Company and its building, Friargate Theatre. I make work that explores the intersection between theatre-making, faith, community and social justice

I am currently working on a National Tour of a new passion play, Night Falls, which will tour theatres, cathedrals and churches in Spring 2025. I have written a new community audio project, Spokes, in partnership with York Explore and Digital Drama, which will be recorded and released in Spring 2025.

My practice as an improviser will see me make a number of improv shows around the country, including at Hull Truck and Cast, as well as closer to home in York. I am running various one-off workshops and improv courses around the country. These include The Improv Gym, hosted at Friargate Theatre. I will also continue to run the regular improv courses for the mental health charity Converge throughout the year.

To find out about improv workshops near you or to hire me to run an improv workshop or coach your improv team please reach out via to me at The Improv Gym.

To keep in touch for glimpses of these works-in-progess you can follow on me on instagram @paulbirchmakes.

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