Sam and Zoe Vs Evermore receives Arts Council Funding for research and development

Feb 14

Butterfingers have received ACE funding to develop “Sam and Zoe Vs Evermore” a new game theatre comedy inspired by Dungeons and Dragons. An R&D process will take place in March in Banbury and Oxford with participatory opportunities for young people through Cherwell Theatre Company.

The creative team are:

Writer/Director: Tristan Jackson-Pate

Actor/Writers: Krage Brown, Jess Lloyd-Jones

Movement Director: Sam George

Dramaturg: Joe Ball

Set and puppetry designer: Rachael Twyford

Sound designer: Adrian Banks

There will be sharing performances at the end of the process for students at Banbury and Oxford colleges and Oxford Brookes University.

Tristan Jackson-Pate

My name is Tristan Jackson-Pate and I am a theatre maker.

I make theatre that’s hopeful and curious about the world, rooted in the belief that stories can change the way we see it.

Since 2015, I’ve been Artistic Director of the award-winning People’s Theatre Collective, where much of my work has focused on creating theatre with and for young people. I’ve also worked with wonderful organisations including Oxford Playhouse, Creation Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse. My productions have been seen on over 100 stages across the UK.

I’m an Associate Artist with Royal & Derngate, Human Story Theatre and a Mentor Director for National Theatre Connections. In 2026 I was the proud recipient of the Peggy Ramsay Foundation grant for Playwriting.

As a facilitator I aim to create inclusive spaces that empower participants to discover their potential regardless of background. A drive to reduce inequality and increase opportunity underpins my work in theatre and with the charities Arts Emergency and Sophie's Silver Lining Fund.

https://tristanjackson-pate.co.uk

Sam and Zoe Vs Evermore receives Arts Council Funding for research and development

'Sam and Zoe Vs Evermore' to appear at the Generate 7's Digital Artist Development Festival in November

'Sam and Zoe Vs Evermore' at the Oxfordshire Theatre Makers Showcase