DIRECTOR - MOVEMENT DIRECTOR - PLAYWRIGHT - ACTRESS

^{Specialising in new writing, movement and mask, Jenny originally studying at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, later specialising in the Lecoq pedagogy at international school LISPA, and has over 25 years experience in both the creative and on stage teams of theatre and film whilst also being an alumni of the Royal Court Young Writer's programme.} 

^{Career highlights include:}

^{- Writing, directing and performing in theatre opera Cover Her at the Alexander theatre in Helsinki (2026),}

^{- Being Resident Artist with Trestle theatre writing, directing and touring The Stranger in my Clothes (2023-4),}

^{- Winning the London Jermyn Street Theatre's playwriting commission for Glimpse (2018),}

^{- Co-directing and writing WW2 spy thriller Station IX  at London West End's Criterion Theatre (2016).}

^{CURRENTLY : Jenny has just returned to her role as Movement Director with Mama Quilla productions to work on new writing project Women and Political Theatre (2026/27) at Alexandra Palace with director Kay Adshead. More news soon!}

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'Ayres's characters are skilfully drawn'

'Ayres's script blends colloquial naturalism with clever linguistic facility...with Glimpse, Ayres certainly fulfils [Noel] Coward's ambition' 

The British Theatre Guide

'Jenny Ayres as the manipulative, wide eyed Kay gives a sparky performance' 

The Times

'Jenny Ayres as the vampire bride is excellently judged' 

The Telegraph