I am a writer, theatre-maker, and live artist.
I’m interested in themes of work, intimacy, grief, Judaism, criminalisation and the body.
I hold a PhD in Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the University of Sussex, as part of which I wrote Choke, a revenge fantasy novella. Choke will be published in 2026 by Cipher Press.
Since 2020 I have been co-creative director of Homos and Houmous, a queer Jewish theatre company. We have held residencies at the Royal Court Theatre and Royal Vauxhall Tavern.
I co-curate the Sistxrhood Clubhouse trans performance night at Glastonbury Festival. In 2024 I was part of the Royal Court Theatre’s Playwrighting Group, writing the play Uppers. I have presented work at institutions including the Tate Britain and Modern, Hayward Gallery, ICA, The Yard Theatre, National Theatre River Stage, and Latitude festival.
For commissions or other invitations, use the Contact form, or try rayfilar@gmail.com