Relationship Manager for Theatre, Arts Council England

Deepa has worked under many hats within the arts and cultural sector: as an actress/TV Presenter, deaf awareness trainer/facilitator, BSL consultant/advisor, cultural mediator, project manager, mentor, and creative producer.

Alongside her freelance work, she also works at Arts Council England as a Relationship Manager for Theatre in London. She has worked for various organisations nationwide, including Unlimited, Candoco, RSC, Royal Court, National Theatre of Scotland, Battersea Art Centre, Bristol Old Vic, RSC, Chichester Festival Theatre, GDIF, English Touring Theatre and the V&A Museum.

Deepa’s advice to Foundry artists:

Do not let fear and the unknown stop you from exploring new frontiers as it can open many new possibilities and avenues for you. After all, fear kills more dreams than failure ever will!”