Maddy Atkins

Writer and director, with a 2:1 BA Honours from the University of York. I thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments due to my hands-on experience in live production. I’m a fast learner who is always excited to work with, and learn from, fellow creative people.

Front of House at Bread & Brew (2026-08 – Present)

• Support coordination of deliveries as well as outsourcing of stock
• Maintain strong hospitality ethics focused on consumer experience

Head of Platform at School of Arts & Creative Technologies (ACT) (2024-04 – 2026-06)

• Head of the team producing and hosting six ‘Scratch Nights’ throughout my tenure
• Coordinated performers, technicians, catering and the events team

Business Development Intern at KBRA (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Generated and monitored reports tracking sales pipeline activity, including RfPs
• Conducted market and competitor research to support client outreach
• Coordinated meetings with prospective clients; solo site visit on real estate project

Volunteer at Theatre@41 (2025-02 – 2026-06)

• York's leading independent theatre, entirely volunteer-run, working in teams of four
• Experience across ticketing, front of house, bartending and cleaning

Shadowed Tom Smith (prev. Krapp’s Last Tape, 2025) at York Theatre Royal (2024-11 – 2024-11)

Dramaturg and Intimacy Coordinator for Antigone at The Scenic Stage Theatre (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Managed the company’s safety and led the charge on theatre accessibility
• Researched the historic and political contexts of the play to inform Direction and Design choices

Co-Director of Pandora’s Inbox at TFTI’s Black Box Theatre (2025-02 – 2025-05)

• Directing the teams of writers and designers, whilst collaborating with production
• Co-planning and leading rehearsals over a 3-month period

Writer and Director of The Waiting Room (2024-06 – 2024-10)

• Pitched my script to a board, before completing an extensive audition process
• Managing the Design and Production Team, organising and leading rehearsals
• Successfully marketed the show on Instagram, with audience seating oversubscribed

Assistant Director of Lonely Letters (2024-11 – 2025-03)

• Asked to support a peer in the creation of his play, following the success of my own
• Adapting my previous experience to suit a supportive leadership position

Playwright at Limelight Festival (2026-06 – 2026-06)

• Original play Her Name is Noor shortlisted for exhibition at the Limelight Festival

English Literature and Language Tutor (2020 – 2023)

• Ages 10-16, utilising my clear communication skills and adaptable engagement styles

Theatre courses at RADA, NYT and Metalore Theatre (2022 – 2023)

• Collaborated with new writers, performing their original scripts in the Etcetera Theatre

Volunteer at Cinnamon Trust (2019 – 2023)

BA Honours in Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance – University of York (2023 – 2026)

A-Levels: English Literature (A), History (A), Latin (A)

IGCSE's: 10, all grades equivalent to A/A*: 9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7