Lauren initially trained as an actor at the Oxford School of Drama before going on to study theatre directing on the BA Directing course at Drama Centre London. Since graduating, she has presented work at Wilton’s Music Hall, Oxford Playhouse, Arcola Theatre, King’s Head Theatre, Pegasus Theatre, Reading Rep Theatre, Golden Goose Theatre, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was Resident Director at Oxford Playhouse and Magdalen College School (2023-2024). During her residency she co-founded Queer Fest - a festival of new work at The Playhouse. As a playwright, her play Face Down in the Dirt was long listed for the BOLD Playwright Award in 2024.

Lauren co-directed last year’s Primary Playmaker project and is incredibly excited to be returning for this year’s showcase.