Working under the banner of   What Moves People   David creates experiences that place people at the heart of the creative process. Whether working with autistic children and young people, individuals with learning disabilities, communities experiencing social isolation, people living with mental health challenges or those navigating the criminal justice system his approach is rooted in co-creation, curiosity and the belief that every individual has a creative voice worth hearing.

 

Over recent years David's practice has expanded significantly into Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) where he has developed highly specialised approaches that combine movement, sensory exploration, theatre, creative writing and poetry, film and collaborative creative practice to nurture connection, communication, emotional literacy, wellbeing and create opportunities for people to be seen and heard. His work recognises that movement is often our earliest and most instinctive language, providing possibilities for expression when words are unavailable, overwhelming or simply not enough.

 

Alongside his work in education David has spent more than five years collaborating with prison residents across the UK and the USA. Through co-created movement, writing and performance these projects explore identity, lived experience, accountability, allyship and hope, demonstrating the transformative potential of the arts within criminal justice settings.

 

Previously Course Leader for Expressive Arts at ALP Nuneaton David led creative learning across all phases of the school, developing inclusive programmes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This experience further strengthened his belief that exceptional artistic practice and inclusive education are inseparable and that every participant deserves access to ambitious, high-quality creative experiences.

 

David is currently developing three major strands of practice that reflect his commitment to creativity, inclusion and social change.

 

Signal Lost  is an innovative creative methodology that uses movement, sensory exploration and

co-creation to develop emotional intelligence, strengthen communication and improve individual and collective wellbeing. Designed for education, health, community and cultural settings, it provides inclusive creative experiences that empower people to better understand themselves and others through embodied learning.

 

100 Lists  is a long-term interdisciplinary project exploring memory, identity and our shared human experience through a series of one hundred poetic films. Using simple prompts such as I remember…, I lost… and I found…, the work invites audiences to reflect on the stories, emotions and experiences that shape who we are, fostering empathy, connection and emotional awareness.

 

Alongside these projects David is creating a new programme of four ambitious outdoor performances for festivals and public spaces, scheduled to premiere from summer 2027. Combining visual spectacle, participatory performance and socially engaged storytelling these productions aim to transform streets, parks and city centres into spaces where communities can gather, reflect and celebrate our shared humanity.

 

David's ongoing practice-based research explores how participatory arts can cultivate emotional intelligence, deepen social connection and improve wellbeing. Working across education, health, criminal justice and the professional arts he continues to investigate how creativity can challenge inequality, celebrate diversity, encourage environmental responsibility and contribute to healthier, more compassionate communities.