CPD Training: Intimacy Direction for Deaf Creatives

This training introduces the role of the Intimacy Director and explores why intimacy practices are an essential part of safe, respectful and empowered creative processes. 

Led by Imogen Frances (they/them), Intimacy Director on Deafinitely Theatre’s production Barrier(s), the session will begin with an introduction to what intimacy direction is, what an intimacy director does and when creatives might want to request one on a project. 

The training will then move into a practical session, introducing participants to core intimacy tools they can use in rehearsal rooms to advocate for themselves and others, set boundaries and support consent-led creative work. 

The workshop is open to deaf creatives and artists, including actors, directors, dancers, movement directors and freelancers. It is particularly aimed at those who want to better understand intimacy practices and how they can be embedded into their own creative work. 

Participants will receive a CPD certificate awarding 3 CPD points upon successful completion of the training. 

trainer

imogen frances Imogen Frances (they/them) is a gender-queer intimacy director, director, writer & actor. They are committed to working on and uplifting stories that are FLINTA* led or queer centric, and creating empowered, consent-forward rehearsal spaces. They began their research as an Intimacy Professional in 2021 whilst working on Spring Awakening at Rose Bruford College. They’ve since completed 300+ hours of workshops, professional development & training with companies such as ISS, Intimacy on Set, The Consent Studio, and they are currently on the The Accelerator Program with IDC (SAG-AFTRA approved) working towards certification. Theatre credits: aggy (Park Theatre), tell me straight (Park Theatre) Barrier(s) (Deafinitely Theatre, Camden People's Theatre, Birmingham Rep, Home), Gwenda's Garage (Southwark Playhouse) Outlying Islands (Jermyn Street Theatre), Bellringers (Hampstead Theatre), Cianalas (King’s Head Theatre).  Film credits: Forever Again, Hello Again (Woolf Productions), Don’t Let Them In (Mini Productions), Fizzy (Paul Bradshaw)

course information

This half-day training will be taking place on Saturday 28th March 2026 at Riverside Studios, London.  

The cost of the course is £20 per person. Participants will achieve 3 CPD points for completing this session. 

Whilst the course is primarily aimed at deaf creatives, there will be a limited number of places also open to hearing creatives with experience of deaf culture and who are BSL Level 3 or equivalent.

cancellation policy

Cancellations must be made 14 days (2 weeks) before the training begins. After this time, refunds can not be given. If the training is cancelled - a refund will be issued to all participants. 

If for any reason, you are unable to attend, please contact deafinitely theatre on [email protected].