Hello!

I'm Ben Mellor — a socially-engaged creative facilitator, writer, performer and project manager with over twenty years of experience working across schools, universities, arts organisations and communities throughout the UK and internationally.

I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing from the University of Cambridge, awarded with Distinction in 2025. My practice sits at the intersection of literacy and performance: I design and deliver workshops and residencies that help people find and develop their creative voice, whether they're encountering poetry for the first time or refining work for publication or performance.

As a performer and writer, I've created seven touring shows incorporating theatre, spoken word and music, published two poetry collections, and won multiple poetry slams including the BBC Radio 4 National Poetry Slam. As a facilitator and project manager, I've worked with organisations including the British Library, First Story, Apples & Snakes, Contact, Lowry and the Royal Exchange, and currently work as Creative Engagement Manager at imitating the dog.

What I offer:

• Creative writing, spoken word and performance workshops and residencies for schools, universities and community organisations
• Programme development and management for arts and cultural organisations
• Teacher CPD in creative writing pedagogy
• Participatory arts projects with community groups

If you're looking for a workshop facilitator, visiting practitioner, or creative project manager, visit my engagement page or just get in touch, I'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in my own creative work – shows, publications, events – please explore the rest of the site.

Thanks for stopping by!