Ty’rone Haughton is a Jamaican born poet and playwright who, as a child, had selective mutism and an aversion to writing. His work focuses on social issues, identity and exploring lived experiences. Ty’rone is the founder of Literati Arts and the Leicester Poetry Committee. He is also the Trainee Artistic Director of Apples And Snakes.

In 2023 Ty’rone was named as one of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s ‘Future Figures’ for his contributions to the arts and social care. In 2022, Ty’rone’s debut poetry collection HOODS was published; a probe into childhood, manhood and fatherhood. Outside of poetry, Ty’rone is an active voice
and thought leader in the social care sector, using his lived experience of growing up in care to provide consultation and training to fostering services and organisations who work with looked after children.

Finley-Rose Townsend is a Leicester based theatre practitioner. After earning a BA in Drama and Theatre Arts from the University of Birmingham in 2016, Finley‑Rose held roles at Birmingham REP and BEFESTIVAL as a theatre practitioner and producer and in 2017 was selected as the Birmingham REP’s Foundry programme where she trained as a director.

Fin has worked as a director and assistant director on small and large scale productions across new writing, devised work and theatre for young audiences. Fin currently co-runs non-profit poetry organisation, Literati Arts where she produces community projects and live events. In 2024 Fin was selected as one of the development playwright’s for Fifth Word theatre’s playwrighting course where she began developing her skills as a playwright

Gemma works as afreelance designer and actor based in Nottingham and London. She graduated with a first-class BA in Design for Stage & Screen from Nottingham Trent University in 2020 and won the prestigious Nottingham Playhouse Prize. She is also a member of the theatre
collective Major Labia, where she writes, performs, and designs. Her multi-disciplinary practice spans theatre, film, puppetry, dance, and visual art.

Chawe is a Nottingham based Sound designer and content creator working in music production, engineering, mixing & mastering.

Corey Campbell is a theatre-maker and physical theatre director based in Coventry. He is the Artistic Director of Strictly Arts Theatre Company and Creative Director at Belgrade Theatre, where he led the producing programme during Coventry’s City of Culture year. Corey is celebrated for his devising process rooted in real stories and his focus on African and Caribbean communities. A Royal Birmingham Conservatoire honorary member, he brings visceral embodiment and cultural specificity to movement direction.

Paul Stringer is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Birmingham, UK. His portfolio spans a diverse range of clients -national and international – including the British Council, TEDx, the University of Birmingham, and more. Paul has deep roots in poetry and live art documentation, frequently collaborating with socially engaged arts organisations in the Midlands.

Hyacinth Powell is a qualified BSL/English interpreter and interdisciplinary performer based in the West Midlands. A graduate of Birmingham School of Speech Training & Dramatic Art, she completed her interpreting qualification in May 2021 and has since brought her dynamic movement
background—stemming from her early experience as a circus performer and choreographer—to theatre interpreting. Hyacinth is recognised for her embodiment-based approach that enriches the live performance experience