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’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.

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