Kim Cormack

Kim Cormack is a Playwright, actress and educator in Birmingham, UK. Kim is an advocate for marginalised communities, specifically Care experienced individuals, survivors of sexual violence and the neurodiverse. Her creative work often reflects this passion. 
====Bio====
Kim Cormack was born in Whitley Bay, Newcastle in 1988. Moving to Birmingham as a two year old, Kim has always considere dherself an honourary "Brummie" and her creative and charitable endeavours have always championed the West Midlands town. 
Kim was put into foster care as a 14-year old following a family trauma. This influenced much of her later work and career in advocacy, mentoring and charity work. 
Kim studied with Playbox Theatre, National Youth Theatre, Pindrop Theatre and MN Academy. 
After studying a BA in English and Theatre studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, Kim was awarded a full scholarship by the Eve Brook Scholarship Fund, which is run by British playwright David Edgar, to undertake her Masters in Classical Theatre. 
Kim has a vast and varied experience in Theatre, Education and Charitable work. 
Kim is an ambassador for the Eve Brook Scholarship fund; fundraising, making speeches, promoting and designing their Christmas Cards which raise money for the charity.
In 2018, Kim started to write her first full length play The Big O; a semi auobiographical play influenced by Kim's own experience with Anorgasmia, sexual violence and mental health, as well as recovery and connection. The play was well recieved and critically acclaimed during it's debut tour in 2023. Kim recieved the inaugral John Rouse Award in light of her outstanding achievement. The lead actress recieved an OFFIE nomination for her performance. 
In late 2022 Kim was in a life changing road traffic accident. She is in long term recovery and starting to write again. 
 Credits
Year 	Project/Company 	Venue/Festival 	Role
2023 	The Big O 
(First full length play)
Tour	Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
VAULT Festival, London
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
King's Head Theatre, London
Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham	Writer/Producer
2022 	The Big O
Rehearsed Reading	Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton 	Writer/ Director
2018-2021	Rees Foundation 	N/A National 	National Arts Projects Co ordinator
2020 	The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler
Directed by Jaz Davison	The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham 	Actress. Multi role playing
2020 	The Big O Rehearsed Reading	Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton 	Writer/Director
2019 	Romeo and Juliet 	The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham 	Actress: Lady Montague/ Apothecary
2018-2020	Ripped Theatre Company 	Various inc. 
Cherry Reds, Birmingham
Birmingham Rep Theatre	Co Founder, Writer, tutor, Director
2018 	Write Away showcase 	Birmingham Rep Theatre, Birmingham 	Playwright
2017 	Word Lounge
Women And Theatre, Birmingham	Birmingham 	Assistant Facilitator
2017 	Hobson's Choice 	The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham 	Actress (Lead) : Maggie Hobson
2016 	Word Lounge 
Women and Theatre, Birmingham	Birmingham 	Assistant Facilitator
2015 	Hedda Gabler 	Tower Theatre Company 	Assistant Director
2015 	Photo app 	App 	Model
2013 	King Lear
Directed by Michael Attenborough	Almeida Theatre, London 	Assistant to Director
2013 	Dream
Adapted by Adam Wollerton	IYAF Festival
Kingston Upon Thames 	Assistant Director
2013 	The Quest 
By Jonathan Holloway	The Rose Theatre, Kingston Upon Thames	Actress : Morgan Le Faye/Mordred/Teenager
2012-2013	Lady from the Sea
Directed by Stephen Unwin	The Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames	Actress (Extra) : German Tourist
2012 	Cymbeline
Directed by Grant Olson	The Rose Theatre,
Kingston upon Thames	Actress (Lead) : Imogen
In the media
Source 	Link 	In reference to 	
Eve Brook scholarship fund website	https://www.evebrookfund.org.uk/kim-cormack-new-deal-kids/ 	Foster care, Ambassador, charity work, fundraising 	
Eve Brook Scholarship Fund website	https://www.evebrookfund.org.uk/christmas-cards-2022/ 	Art, design, charity, foster care 	
London Pub Theatres website 	https://www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-the-big-o-by-kim-cormack-at-kings-head-theatre-16-may-3-june-2023 	The Big O, review, Playwright 	
Youtube, BBC 	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srChiT_zVo8 	BBC Radio WM Interview, THE BIG O, Playwright 	
Birmingham Social Care website 	https://birminghamsocialcare2015.jgp.co.uk/news/congratulations-to-our-graduates/ 	Foster care 	
Redditch Standard Website 	https://redditchstandard.co.uk/news/rees-pop-up-exhibition-in-redditch-in-words-pictures-and-video/ 	Charity work, National Arts Projects Coordinator, Rees Foudnation, Foster care, Art	
Belgrade Theatre Website 	https://www.belgrade.co.uk/events/the-big-o/ 	The Big O, Playwright, Producer, Tour 	
Spotify 	https://open.spotify.com/episode/631bo5uoH0gasXg4cVfXNC 	Interview, Vlog, Lisa Cherry, Careleavers, Charity, Covid 	
London News Online 	https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/lifestyle/theatre/the-big-o-a-new-play-aimed-to-start-conversations-about-female-pleasure-consent-and-mental-health/	The Big O , Playwright 	
Redditch Standard Website 	https://redditchstandard.co.uk/news/women-of-redditch-unite-to-mark-international-celebration-at-rees-cafe/ 	Foster care, careleavers, charity, Arts 	
Eve Brook Scholarship Website 	https://www.evebrookfund.org.uk/ 	John Rouse Award, playwright, careleaver, foster care 	
Islington Tribune 	https://www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/sexual-trauma%E2%80%88they-told-me-it-was-one-for-another-department 	The Big O, Advocacy, Playwright 	
The Independent 	https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/long-reads/carer-career-hope-birmingham-care-leavers-a9195566.html 	Careleaver, foster care 	
Behind the arras 	https://www.behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2023/reviewsPRapr-jun23/the-big-o-CB04-23.html 	Review, The Big O, Playwright 	
North west end 	https://northwestend.co.uk/index.php/professional-reviews/the-midlands/5021-the-vagina-monologues-the-crescent-theatre-birmingham 	Review, Vagina Monologues, Actress 	
Bums on a seat 	https://bumonaseat.wordpress.com/tag/hobsons-choice/ 	Review, Hobsons choice, Actress 	
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Category:People from Whitley Bay 
Category:Actresses
Category:Educators
Category:1988 births