Niall Cullen

Niall Cullen graduated in 2004 with a BA in Modern Drama Studies. 

“After graduating, I went straight on to a Foundation course with Candoco, one of the most well-known integrated dance companies. Since then, I have volunteered for Impact Theatre company teaching movement skills to disabled adults, and for Piece of the Pie theatre company, supporting young people with learning difficulties.

In 2007 I founded my own performance company, Preface Morn. My work has so far been presented at the Scene Pool at the Camden People’s Theatre, and at Dance Aware and Dance4 platforms. In February 2009 the company performed Beauty in Stone at The Place, the UK’s premier centre for contemporary dance, as part of the Resolution! season.
 
Integration and cross-art form collaboration has been at the centre of my practice and ethos from my time at Brunel until the present. More support and access is now available for disabled people, and Brunel opened up the opportunity for me to be able to not only gain an education, but to develop as an artist in a supportive environment. I left with a lot of knowledge and confidence – a good starting point to begin my career in the Arts. 

I still feel that there are not enough disabled people engaging with the performance industry at a professional level, but that Brunel is a positive place and a stepping stone to encourage more integration within mainstream practice.”