DIGITAL DRAMATURGY
Supporting collaboration where concepts,
creative technology & movement
meet
Rebecca draws on her background in dance and digital technology
to support artists
As a digital dramaturg, Rebecca supports artists
working with creative technologies.
From initial concept to production, she facilitates meaningful collaboration.
She helps you interrogate process, interaction and user experience, and critically assess how technology serves the concept, so you can make informed choices early and save time and money.
By facilitating dialogue, refining ideas and holding the big picture vision, she brings clarity to work across disciplines and
keeps concept and technology aligned.
It’s personal.
It’s effective for both artists and creative technologists.
“I found having her in the space extremely useful-
as it enabled a lot of clarity for me”
Divya Kasturi (UK) - Choreographer
“the process was really thorough and I felt like the whole team was held and challenged (when needed) really well."
Katie Dale Everett - Choreographer
Concept Development & Interaction design
Help finding the red thread
Rebecca shapes early research into a clear creative vision, pulling out themes, questions, and the path the audience will follow. Interaction ideas are mapped to real moments in time and space.
Creative/
Choreographic Translation
Translating choreographic ideas to digital teams
Choreographic thinking is translated into concept-led technical goals, turning movement based ideas
into features, behaviours,
and system rules
the team can build.-
Team Alignment &
Communication
Supporting the development of shared languages
Rebecca facilitates team-wide sessions to clarify storyboards, roles, timelines, and shared language—ensuring every build begins with a clear, common purpose.
Building, Testing, Iterating
Supporting you to build and test work effectively
Design fast, collaborative workflows using storyboards, play days, and low-cost prototypes to spark ideas and build trust. Audience testing surfaces what resonates, turning feedback into focused, impactful refinements.
Artist
Workshops
Developing training and bspoke programmes
If you would like Rebecca to run workshops or mentor artists, get in touch.
Sessions blend dramaturgy, movement, and practical tech to build confident makers.
Residency & Curation Support
Supporting residencies and programming of work
Rebecca advises organisations on how to support digital artists, from shaping briefs and timelines to on-site troubleshooting during projects and events. She also supports curation of digital arts events.
CASE
STUDIES
CLIENTS
Diva Kasturi
MargaM
VR and Bharatanatyam
Katie Dale-Everett
Empathy Lab
VR, MR and contemporary dance
Lisa May-Thomas
Distorted Horizons
Immersive Projection, Spatial Sound and Contemporary Dance
Scarlett Perdereau
Echoes of Time
Projection and contemporary dance
Sampad Arts
3 day professional development introducing digital technology and making processes to South Asian Dance Artists
Candoco Dance Company
Consultation introducing digital technologies and making processes for accessible XR contemporary dance work.
EVERYONES PROJECT IS DIFFERENT LETS...
FAQ
What is Digital Dramaturgy? Digital Dramaturgy supports creative projects that merge art and technology. It focuses on clarity of concept, process, and audience experience, helping teams ask the right questions, align ideas early, and ensure technology genuinely serves the artistic vision rather than driving it.
Who is Digital Dramaturgy for? - Choreographers and dance artists - Theatre-makers and performance artists - Creative technologists and designers - Artists working with XR, immersive, interactive, or digital tools - Producers and organisations supporting digital work
When should I bring a Digital Dramaturg into my project? Earlier than you think. Digital Dramaturgy is most powerful during early research and development, before tools, platforms, or budgets are locked in. That said, Rebecca also joins projects mid-process or during production when things feel unclear or stuck.
How much time does Rebecca spend on a project, and what does she actually do? Rebecca offers anything from one-off consultations to being embedded across a project. The more time she’s involved, the deeper the dramaturgical support. Her work might include: - Clarifying the concept or “red thread” - Translating artistic ideas into tech goals - Facilitating team discussions - Designing tests or prototypes - Supporting communication with funders or audiences Sessions can be online, in the studio, or on-site, whatever the project needs.
What kinds of technology do you use—and do you tell artists what to use? Rebecca brings over a decade of experience working with technologies including interactive projection, spatial sound, virtual and augmented reality, motion capture, and mixed reality. But her role isn’t to tell artists what tech to use. Instead, as a digital dramaturg, she helps you clarify why you’re using technology at all. Together, you’ll critically assess what serves the concept, what’s realistic within your resources, and what will genuinely enhance the audience experience. It’s about making intentional choices—not just using tech for the sake of it.
What if I’m not technical, or my idea are messy or unclear? You don’t need to be a technologist or have a fully formed idea to start. Digital Dramaturgy exists to support artists at exactly this stage: when things are uncertain, messy, or evolving. It’s a space for curiosity, learning, and trust, where unclear ideas can be shaped into strong, coherent, and technically achievable work without compromising artistic integrity.
I’m a creative technologist, what’s in this for me? Digital Dramaturgy helps creative technologists work with clearer briefs, stronger concepts, and better-aligned teams, making the build more efficient, meaningful, and creatively rewarding.
Do you work with organisations, festivals, or residencies? Yes. Rebecca supports organisations by advising on digital project design, artist support, timelines, and on-site troubleshooting, and can act as an in-house digital dramaturg when needed.
Start where it matters
Map the path that fits your work.
I work project by project and offer artist and commercial rates.
Packages include (but not limited to)
A 30-minute session to review your project, clarify scope and identify one key take-away or next step.