Ashleigh Owen is a neurodivergent, queer artist and performer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She works as a theatre-maker, cabaret artist, facilitator, content creator and theatre director. 

 

Ashleigh makes theatre ​about things that keep her awake at 3AM. It challenges misconceptions and stereotypes linked to her lived experiences and identity. Her work comments on societal norms and injustices, to encourage social change. It has a lot of heart and sends audiences on an emotional journey using music, cabaret, comedy and parody.

 

Ashleigh is associate artist at LGBTQIA+ arts organisation Homotopia and has been creative lead of their youth programme Young Homotopia for 3 years.

 

Ashleigh's creative endeavours are ultimately driven by the desire to create spaces where people feel seen, affirmed and inspired to embrace their authentic selves.