Facilitator: Cristina Gómez Penna
Chilean director and theatre producer with extensive experience in gender and social justice issues. Founder and artistic director of Creces Teatro, a theatre company where I have managed, produced, and directed plays for young audiences that address gender-
based violence and critical social issues.
I am currently based in Exeter, England, where I lead a workshop for migrant women. I will
also begin a PhD in Performance Practice, researching “Exploring the Impact of Applied Theatre on the Emotional, Social, and Mental Well-being of Migrant Women in the Southwest of the United Kingdom: A Practitioner Researcher Approach.”
I am committed to using the arts as a tool for education and empowerment, particularly within marginalized communities, by creating performances, workshops, and courses that engage and support these groups.