“Maya is an exceptional facilitator - she has been by far one of the most impressive people I have had the privilege of working with over the last 4 years. She has the incredibly precious quality of creating brilliant and exciting new work whilst ensuring all the organisational elements are in place to make the thing run smoothly. Very rarely do I meet artists that are so aware of how important this balance is for the creation of exciting theatre that everyone is fully invested in. Maya's facilitation is based on an intrinsically inclusive approach that seeps through every moment of a devising process. Every person is heard and every need is accounted for, it is exemplary practice.”
Nataliya Kharina
Artistic Director | Unique Community
“Director Maya Shimmin also deserves immense credit … Every aspect of the production works in harmony to tell a compelling and thematically strong story.”
Number 9 Reviews - Identities
“Maya Shimmin’s direction is clever and the cast use every inch of the the room so well”
Dark Chat - Burning Down the Horse
“Director Maya Shimmin has ensured Rae Bell’s vision is realised with each aspect of the show uniting perfectly to ensure the storytelling takes centre stage here. The piece feels accessible and innovative and I’m sure will open up conversations for all who have the pleasure of seeing it.”
Opening Night - Identities
“Maya is a wonderfully talented director and great collaborator. As a writer, she would be my first-choice director. She has a very warm, open personality and is a great communicator. She is an extremely hard worker and always displays total commitment to whatever she’s working on. She is a very gifted director with both the skillset and instincts to take her right to the top of her profession. If you get a chance to work with her then grab it. I did and will continue to do so whenever I can.”
Colette Cullen
Writer
“Maya is young person centred, she believes in creating inclusive and high-quality experiences for everyone. The range of experience she has shows clearly in her practice - she is incredibly adaptable whilst making young people feel comfortable, valued and heard. She creates environments which are welcoming, fun and exciting. Maya is a natural leader and brings out the best with those she works with. Such a positive and inspiring artist to work with.”
Ashling Foat
Participation Manager | Haringey Shed
