Tippy is an experienced Director for stage & screen based in Essex & London. She is the Creative Director at Open Page Productions who champion bold new writing in the forms of theatre, film, spoken word & physical theatre. She had directed plays at The King's Head Theatre, Drayton Arms Theatre, Harlow Playhouse & many others.
Tippy has acting credits spanning TV, film & stage. Her training is in physical theatre & storytelling & she is a student of the Meisner technique. She is an advocate for mature, layered, female characters. Her screen credits include supporting roles for Netflix, Channel 4, Amazon Prime & commercials for Tango, Sky Bet & Aldi Supermarket.
Tippy is an award winning film maker with a passion for physical storytelling & experimental film. Her film Terminus was screened at BAFTA & BIFA qualifying festivals. She has experience applying for funding from BFI & Arts Council.
Tippy is a qualified practitioner with over two decades of experience working with professional actors, community groups, schools & Universities. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for the participants to share their stories & develop their creative skills through film, theatre & physical storytelling.
Tippy Elgar CV (pdf)
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