Nikki Charlesworth is a Theatre Designer and Maker, (including puppetry design and making), Facilitator and recently turned Animator. Nottingham born and bred, Nikki works from her Nottingham home. After graduating from\u00a0Nottingham Trent University in Theatre Design, she was the winner of the\u00a0Evening Standard Future Theatre Fund\u00a0in 2021, and has since worked at the forefront of disabled-led theatre making, contributing to new work within the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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