DIRECTOR - MOVEMENT DIRECTOR - PLAYWRIGHT - ACTRESS

^{Specialising in new writing, ensemble movement, character physicality and mask.}

^{Jenny originally studied 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 new opera Cover Her at the Alexander theatre, 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 Mama Quilla productions as Movement and Associate Director on new writing project Woman and Political Theatre (2026/27) at Alexandra Palace. More news soon...}

'Ayres's characters are skilfully drawn, her 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