Intimacy Coordination
For Screen and Stage
Collaboration
Co-creating Sensitive Sets
Robert centres collaboration in his intimacy coordination work so that as well ensuring artists’ needs and boundaries are met, the director and whole production team are also supported to bring the stories to life with the kind of creativity that can only flourish when safety and comfort is accounted for.
EXPERIENCE
INTEGRATING YEARS OF PRACTICE INTO HIS ROLE AS AN IC
Robert trained at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) as part of the inaugural Intimacy Coordination for Film & TV course, led by Haley Muraleedharan. With nearly 30 years of experience in theatre as a performer, teacher, and movement specialist, he brings a deep well of expertise to his role as a certified Intimacy Coordinator.
Robert’s practice is grounded in attentive, compassionate collaboration. His approach centres on meeting each individual where they are—ensuring work is not imposed but instead arises authentically from the performer. Drawing from his rich background in movement and improvisation, Robert supports environments where scenes of intimacy are created safely, sensitively, and with artistic integrity.
His work is deeply informed by a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a particular passion for stories that amplify working-class and queer voices. He has extensive experience working with young and early-career actors (ages 18–25), helping to foster confidence and trust on set and in rehearsal rooms. Robert stands alongside a growing network of Intimacy Coordinators who champion consent-led practices in the industry. He honours the foundational work of pioneers in the field who have paved the way for a safer, more respectful creative process.
EXPLAINER
WHAT IS INTIMACY COORDINATION AND WHY IS IT NECESSARY?
Intimacy Coordination is a professional practice that ensures scenes involving intimacy—such as simulated sex, nudity, touch, or emotionally vulnerable content—are approached with clear communication, mutual consent, and creative integrity. An Intimacy Coordinator works closely with actors, directors, and production teams to choreograph intimate moments in a way that protects performers’ physical and emotional boundaries, while still serving the story. An Intimacy Coordinator works closely with actors, directors, and production teams to choreograph intimate moments in a way that protects performers’ physical and emotional boundaries, while still serving the story. The role combines elements of movement direction, safeguarding, and facilitation, helping to create a safe and respectful working environment on set or in rehearsal. Ultimately, Intimacy Coordination empowers performers, supports directors, and promotes ethical, professional standards across the creative industries.
Credits
Robert loves to work with stories that centre working class and LGBTQIA+ narratives.
TESTIMONIALS
credentials and memberships
BECTU – The Broadcasting, Entertainment, communications and Theatre Union
Robert is an active member of BECTU’s Intimacy Coordination branch and currently sits on the Intimacy Direction working group.
Mental Health First Aider
Certified through MHFA England
Film & TV Safety Passport
Gained through the Mark Milsome Foundation
Enhanced DBS
Enhanced certificate provided by the Disclosure & Barring Service cleared to work with Child Workforce Educational Intimacy Coordination
Full & Clean Driving Licence
Confident driver with over 30 years’ experience