Kaleya Baxe is a writer, director and facilitator whose work is driven by her passion for representation, inclusion and collaborative kindness. As well as working on outreach and youth  projects with the Young Vic, Kiln, ans Arcola Theatre her work often shines a light on important subjects (Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with the man that used to hit her) and has toured schools, youth settings and pupil referral units (Written, Little Fish Theatre). As an assistant she has had the opportunity to work with acclaimed writers such as Chinonyerem Odimba (Artistic Director, Tiata Fahodzi) and Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, Life). Kaleya recently finished her placement as the Paines Plough Trainee Director 2020/21.

Jessica is an innovative award-winning theatre director with a passion for creating spaces that bring more black performers on stage teaching black history through theatre. She is best known her play Queens of Sheba (Soho Theatre) which won the Off West End Award for Best Performance Piece. Her work as an actress spans across BBC, Royal Court and National Theatre. She works collaboratively and artistically with actors and writers to produce theatre shows breathe organically through the performer and immerse the audience seamlessly.

Afua trained at Identity School of Acting from 2018 until 2020 where perfomances included 'Blue is the Warmest Colour.' She has since worked on the short film 'Instinct,' outdoor theatre production 'The Streets Where We Live' exploring Liverpool’s involvement in the slave trade, and touring theatre piece 'Routes' developed from workshops with refugees. Prior to completing her studies, she had performed in various youth theatre productions including 'We Will Rock You' and worked in voiceovers in the digital and gaming spheres.

Leda Douglas fell into acting while travelling Europe where she specialised in Jacques Lecoq technique. She went on to graduate from The Oxford School of Drama in 2018 and since has been in numerous productions, including: Shudder at the Soho theatre, the one woman show Nuclear Future, and leading roles in Creation Theatre's The Time Machine, and Alice in Wonderland. Her film credits include: DINAH, Housekeeping, I AM, and Woman to Woman.

Olivette entered the acting profession in her 'prime' after a career as a Teacher, Social Worker,Trainer, and Counsellor. Olivette has been involved in many projects including the award winning short film 'Souljah', and several plays including The Emperor Jones, Pretend Families, Where will we Live and Blood Rites. Other work includes voice overs, corporate work and advertisements. Every  aspect of acting is of interest to Olivette and she enjoys  every new challenge. Aside from acting Olivette loves Music,  Poetry, Chocolate and Prosecco.