Anna Glarin

Anna Glarin is a PhD Researcher, Applied Theatre Practitioner, and Creative Producer at York St John University's School of the Arts. She holds a PGCE from London South Bank University and a Master of Applied Theatre from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her research focuses on the potential of theatre-making with young people, framed as a practice-based reflection inquiry. She co-founded Curious Collective, an organization using creative methods to generate community insight and knowledge.

Education and Professional Background:

• PGCE, London South Bank University
• Master of Applied Theatre, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Research Interests:
Ms. Glarin's work emphasizes community-based theatre, youth engagement, and participatory methods. She co-leads participatory theatre companies Waterloo Community Theatre and Project Phakama UK (based at Queen Mary University). Her PhD explores youth-driven theatre practices and their societal impact.

Teaching and Professional Activities:
She supervises BA dissertation students and teaches at Queen Mary University. Beyond academia, she produces community projects like the annual Waterloo Carnival (800+ participants annually) and has presented at conferences on topics like youth voice and creative margins in arts access.

Labs/Teams:
- Co-founder of Curious Collective
- Leadership roles in Waterloo Community Theatre and Project Phakama UK