The cast is now confirmed for Cherwell and Creation Theatre's production of Wind in the Willows this Christmas.
Steph Lane will play Rat, Sophie Greenham Mole, James Burton plays Toad and Ben Whitehead is Badger.
They are joined by members of CTC's youth company, Orlaigh Dempsey Clark, Simon Grey, Abbie Constable, Tilly Vere, Callum Milner, Blue Watson and Megan Manning.
The show will run from 8-30 December 2017 at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury.
My name is Tristan Jackson-Pate and I am a theatre maker.
I’m originally from Stroud and first found a place of belonging in a youth theatre, which changed my life. I went on to train as an actor at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and now I find the most joy in creating professional theatre with and for young people.
Since 2015, I’ve been Artistic Director of the award-winning People’s Theatre Collective in Oxfordshire. I’ve also worked in a freelance capacity with wonderful organisations like Creation Theatre, Oxford Playhouse and The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
During ten years as a writer, director and facilitator, I’ve written nine plays, a short film, and facilitated inclusive community arts projects in creative writing, devised theatre, and music composition with diverse participants. My freelance writing includes children’s stories, song commissions, educational videos, and sightseeing tours.
I’m an Associate Artist at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, a past Associate at the Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham and a Mentor Director for the National Theatre Connections programme.
As a trustee for Sophie's Silver Lining Fund, I’m committed to creating inclusive, youth led spaces that empower young people to discover their potential no matter their background. A drive to reduce inequality and champion fairer opportunities underpins all my work.
