FACILITATOR


​"Saikat is a natural - delivering in the corporate setting, he engages with enthusiasm, empathy and spirit, making the experience real and impactful for the clients"
​Amy McDonald, Founder and CEO, Headtorch
My practice as a Creative Facilitator draws on my extensive experience as a working actor, writer, dramaturg and storyteller. Storytelling, in particular, is key to my facilitation practice. What is the story we tell ourselves? What is the story we tell each other and where is the disconnect? By being clear with the story we build connection and from that connection, all things are possible.

Over the last 25 years I have delivered masterclasses and workshops for drama schools, universities, and creative organisations. I have also worked as a role-play actor and facilitated workshops for businesses.

​I can work with you to develop and deliver workshops around your brief or I am currently offering the following masterclasses and workshops:

FOR UNIVERSITIES, DRAMA SCHOOLS AND CREATIVE ORGANISATIONS

  • Writing producing and performing autobiographical work. 
  • An introduction to Devising.​
  • ​Writing site-specific plays: responding to the environment.

FOR BUSINESS AND THE CHARITY SECTOR

  • ​Presentation skills: drawing on performance techniques to improve communication
  • Devising as a tool for team collaboration 
  • Using storytelling techniques to develop clear emotionally engaged narratives​

FACILITATION EXPERIENCE

  • For drama schools and universities I have designed and delivered workshops on topics including Fundamentals of an R&D (Drama Studio London), Adapting Source Material for Stage (East 15), and Epic Poetry in a Modern Age (University of Bristol)
  • For creative organisations I have facilitated workshops for professionals, community groups and young people; including dramturgy workshops for Beyond Face theatre company, playwriting sessions for The Egg Assembly (Theatre Royal Bath) and puppetry workshops for Bristol Old Vic in association with Handspring.
  • I have provided one-one support for global majority creatives online and in person.
  • I have facilitated training courses on team building, communication skills and equality, diversity and inclusion in the NHS, third sector and for business.
  • I have worked as a roleplay actor for companies including Dramatic Improvement, Roleplay UK and Headtorch on course such as Leading with Wellbeing in Mind, Leadership Assessments, Customer Service and Feedback and Coaching. Their clients include EDF, Tubelines, Deloitte, The Royal Horticultural Society and the Ministry of Defence.
 Costs for masterclasses and workshops vary, please contact me to discuss your ideas and for a quote
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​"Saikat is a truly engaging facilitator, captivating student' imaginations with wit and insight. It always seems to me that fun is at the heart of his practice"
Em Smith, Senior Lecturer Filmmaking, Boomsatsuma