Connor Goodwin

As an established director, theatre-maker and artist, Connor Goodwin has worked for over 8 years cross-art form. His debut work 'Toxic' premiered at Manchester Fringe Festival in 2021, and sold-out alongside two award wins and two nominations. Since graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University, he has gained a Masters degree and several professional credits across theatre and live art. 

His practice is contemporary, collaborative and boundary-pushing. As Creative Director of Divided Culture Company - he focuses on community-led participation and works benefitting marginalised individuals - such as LGBTQ+, working-class and under-represented groups. Having lived experience of classism, homophobia, disability and bullying - he calls upon these experiences to engage others, often from the care system, ex-offenders or those on the path towards. As Outreach & Engagement Lead at 53two - he founded and delivered a successful package for local schools, colleges and community groups that empowered young people through arts participation. He has since worked with HOME Manchester, Burnley Youth Theatre and others.

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Influences such as Sarah Kane, Victoria Wood and El Conde De Torrefiel show how diverse of a practitioner he is, often blurring lines between theatricality and visual art. He is currently working on a mix of community-led engagement projects and directing new works as a freelancer and within his company for 2025/26. Strengthening his contributions to his home city, upcoming works in Rochdale, Wigan and Salford are reflective of Connor's longer-term vision, to re-route the focus away from the London stronghold of the arts towards the North.