Siara Illing-Ahmed

Drama Practioner, Storyteller, Singer, Vocal Coach, Actress, Writer, Workshop Facilitator, Arts Engagement, PhD Researcher, Lover of Food and Glitter and Mum.

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Another brilliant CPD session, sharing practise for embedding drama pedagogies in primary curriculum.

[Dr Lisa Stephenson @lisa_stephenso]

A brilliant day of pedagogical knowledge exchange @choltheatre between teachers @ExceedLP & artist @StorymakersCo.Over 1 year, we are embedding a drama/story curriculum for socio-emotional literacy across 8 schools. @AAKTheatreCo @DIBrownAuthor @SiaraJIA @BeryceNixon

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Running Acting workshops at @NorthLindsey today. Some brilliant work from brilliant students. What a great day. @lauradent

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

I can't go back in time and tell my younger self this will happen, but I can absolutely spread the joy of it.
I don't care if comics aren't your thing, go see that film. Basque in the progress, be excited for what is to come. #southasianartists #girlpower #RepresentationMatters

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

I've just been to see the new Marvel film. I can not properly express the joy of seeing a young South Asain woman taking a lead role without being fetishised, without stereotyping, without heretige being the primary focus of her purpose in a story.

[Dr Lisa Stephenson @lisa_stephenso]

Brilliant CPD launch with @ExceedLP. Over 1 year, artists @storymakersCo & teachers will be embedding a drama based curriculum for socio-emotional literacy across 8 schools with Yr 4 children. @AAKTheatreCo @DIBrownAuthor @choltheatre @DIBrownAuthor @BeryceNixon @educationLBU

[Story Makers Company @StorymakersCo]

Read about our curriculum change project with schools in Bradford below! Working with artist educators & teachers to bring curriculum to life #creativity #wellbeing #story #drama @ScallyClarke @DIBrownAuthor @Hywel_Roberts @SiaraJIA @choltheatre @AAKTheatreCo @lisa_stephenso

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Another fantastic session with @Culturalecology @bdproducinghub @freedomStudios delivering the freelancing 101 project. This time at @Kala_Sangam looking at touring theatre and the roles within it. @AnsariMadiha

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Another brilliant, action provoking day. This time with the fantastic soul led life coach @jaxlovelock. Empowering the freelancing 101 delegates to go out and create. @AnsariMadiha, @CulturalEcologyProject & @bdproducinghub Making wonderful things happening.

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

A brilliant morning with delegates of the @freelancing101 project with @AnsariMadiha @culturalecologyproject and @bdproducinghub Asisting woman from Global Majority backgrounds access arts careers. From curating to conservation it was all covered today. Thanks @CartwrightHall

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Very excited to have three immersive events planned throughout December with @AnsariMadiha, and The Cultural Ecology Project, helping Global Majority Women access careers in the arts sector.

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

@LauraJarvis23 Ha ha ha I'll take that! 😘

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Acting, planning, teaching; three jobs one day all online. Hello November!

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

What a week, PhD transfer completed and passed, planning and prep for freelancing 101 with @AnsariMadiha and the Cultural Ecoclogy Project, as well as planning and sharing for 'Empowering Voice'with schools in Bradford. Working towards a more inclusive society.

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

@ThomasPeachLib I think this smile is perfect. No more learning needed. x

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Food shop for 'I Am Mixed- A Doorstep Delivery' happens today. Bringing issues of race and identity to a doorstep near you! #makingdrsiara

[Story Makers Company @StorymakersCo]

Launching our incredible 2 year project with @phf_uk today! Exploring drama and oracy with some incredible Bradford schools and artists. @lisa_stephenso @DrRLofthouse @HYWEL_ROBERTS

[Madiha Ansari @AnsariMadiha]

'There is strength in asking for help' - Siara Illing-Ahmed
A career in the arts is about networkimg, engaging with communities and collaborating with other artists in the sector

#womeninarts #SangamFestival #SouthAsianHeritageMonth

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

@HayleyMcGregor1 Well done. Although it sounds like its been a rough one, you got there in one piece. Hope everything is OK. Sending much love. X

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Last night two of my drama classes with @DuckEggTheatre performed to a real life audience. All socially distanced and in masks...it was absolutely awesome. They were absolutely awesome. Now...we're planning Christmas!

[Siara Illing-Ahmed @SiaraJIA]

Great listening to amazing artists share thier work at the International Symposium of Play.