The Creative Team

Playright

Beatrice
Hyde

Beatrice Hyde - Playright

Beatrice Hyde is the playwright of EMMELINE, her debut play that was produced by Theatre Lab Company for the first time at The Cockpit theatre in November 2021. She is currently doing an MA in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She first conceived of the concept for EMMELINE during her BA in Drama and Theatre at the University of Kent, and further developed this during her year abroad at the University of California, Berkeley where she received personal tutorials from Rockefeller Playwriting Award winner Philip Kan Gotanda. During her MA in Acting at East 15, she sought further mentorship from Writers’ Guid Award winner Ed Harris. Throughout this process, she was also working in close consultation with Helen Pankhurst, Emmeline Pankhurst’s great-granddaughter, on historic accuracy for the play. This year, Beatrice also wrote, produced and acted in a short film exploring domestic violence, ARMOUR.

Director

Anastasia
Revi

Anastasia Revi - Director

Anastasia Revi is the Artistic Director of Theatre Lab Company. Credits include: Don Juan (The Vaults, 2022, Hoxton Hall, London, 2018), My beloved family (Simpkins Lee Theatre, Oxford, 2022), A Respectable Wedding (Old Fire Station, Oxford, 2022, Playground Theatre, London, 2018), Emmeline (The Cockpit, London, 2021), Lord Byron, the Great Philhellene (audio-visual performance, 2021), Eros (audio-visual poetry, 2021), Love Letters (audio-visual series of 10 episodes, 2020, Great Expectations (Playground Theatre, London, 2019), Mrs X (Theatro Technis K. Koun, Athens, 2019), Lucrezia Borgia, The Sinner/The Saint (Cockpit Theatre, London; Oxford Playhouse-BT Studio; Theocharakis Foundation, Athens; Avlaia Theatre, Thessaloniki, 2019), Mothers and Lovers (Playground Theatre, London, 2019), Six Nights on the Acropolis (Hellenic Centre, London, 2018), Jamaica Inn (Tabard Theatre, London, 2017), Salome (Hoxton Hall, London; Festival D’Avignon OFF, France; Thessaloniki; Cabaret Voltaire, Athens; Old Cholmeley Boys’ Club, London, 2017-2012), Dancing with the Devil: A play about Rudolf Nureyev (Sadler’s Wells Lilian Baylis Studio, London, 2016), Macbeth (National Theatre of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki, 2016), Sweet Bird of Youth (Alma Theatre, Athens, 2015), Medea (Riverside Studios, London, 2014), Lysistrata (Riverside Studios, London, 2013), The Oresteia (Riverside Studios, London, 2012), Antigone (International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama, Cyprus, 2011; Riverside Studios, London, 2010), The Fall of the House of Usher (Old Cholmeley Boys’ Club, London, 2010), Ghost from a Perfect Place (National Theatre of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki, 2009), Velvet Scratch (New York International Fringe Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, Prague International Fringe Festival, 2008-2006). Anastasia received the Best Director’s Award of Greece for Shakespeare’s Macbeth (National Theatre of Northern Greece, 2016) and EXALIPTRON Award for Theatre (Athens,2016). She was nominated for the Greek International Women Awards (London, 2017), the Woman of the Year Award of Greece (Athens, 2017) and the Emerging Director’s Award (Athens, 2009). Her training includes a degree in English and American Literature (Aristotle University, Greece), 3-year Classical Acting (Drama School, National Theatre of Northern Greece – Distinction), London Theatre Conservatory, École Philippe Gaulier and workshops with masters of theatre including Simon McBurney, Augusto Boal, Ozzie Rogriguez, Tage Larsen, Rufus Norris.

Producer

Velenzia
Spearpoint

Velenzia Spearpoint - Producer

Velenzia is TLC’s newly recruited producer for EMMELINE. She will be responsible for the financial and project management, working closely with the director throughout the whole of the funding period. Velenzia has over 10 years experience on the London fringe theatre scene. As of April 2018 she became Artistic Director at the Bread & Roses Theatre & in January 2019 she co-founded the Chapel Playhouse. She is also co-founder of female led theatre company Get Over It Productions and has been working as the Producer and Programmer for Clapham Fringe Festival since 2016. At Clapham Fringe Festival she manages on average 27 different companies/productions and 50 performances over a 3 week period.

Producer

Martina
Reynolds

Martina Reynolds - Producer

MARTINA REYNOLDS is a company director and producer of TLC. Credits include: Dom Juan, Great Expectations, Lucrezia the Sinner, Lucrezia the Saint, Mothers and Lovers, Six Nights on the Acropolis, A Respectable Wedding, Don Juan, Jamaica Inn, Salome, Dancing with the Devil: A Play about Rudolf Nureyev, Antigone, The Oresteia, Lysistrata and Medea. Other credits: Soapopolis with the late Rik Mayall (Dir. Paul Murphy), Chameleons 5: Brain Holiday (Dir. Steve Dixon), DAP-Lab’s Metakimospheres (Dir. Johannes Birringer), The Neighbor (Dir. Greg Patrikareas), development work for films with Reel Fearz (Dir. Frazer Lee). Martina has a BA from Oxford University and PhD from University of London.

Associate Producer

Sevi
Filippidou

Sevi Filippidou - Director's PA

In Emmeline, Sevi is the director’s PA and an ensemble actor. She joined Theatre Lab Company in 2018, trained within the Company, and participated in productions ever since on and back stage. Sevi, as a passionate female activist, is thrilled about EMMELINE who brings to life the British Suffrage, particularly in an era like this. She a multilingual actor living in London. She trained at the École du Théâtre du Pommier (option comédiens) in Switzerland. She also holds a PhD from the Unine.

Movement
Director

Phoebe
Stapleton

Phoebe Stapleton - Movement Director

Phoebe Stapleton is collaborating with TLC for the first time on this project as the movement director. She led movement workshops with the actors during the auditions and will be coming to work with the actors in rehearsals alongside her training on the MA Movement Directing at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She previously gained a BA Hons in Contemporary Theatre at East 15 Acting School. Phoebe’s experience of movement stems from a background as an actor and dancer specialising in physical theatre. Phoebe believes that movement is everything, and the joy of movement should be accessible to all. She is fascinated by an actor’s inner rhythm that only they possess and to find out what moves them. Phoebe believes in empowering the actor to embody movement that feels truthful, authentic and reflects their identity. Her credits include Her Fight, as Director and Movement Director – Upcoming Short movement film 2022 , Dancing Waves, as Movement Director – Short movement film 2021, Lord of the Flies, as Movement Captain and Maurice, at Greenwich Theatre 2019, Yellow is the Colour of Sunshine, UK Tour, as Hani Directed by Wendy Harris, 2019, M.E.H, as Movement Assistant and physical performer at New Diorama Theatre, with The Outbound Project 2018 and TRIBE, International tour, as Physical Performer, with Temper Physical Theatre, Directed by Finn Morell 2017 – 2018.

Set
Designer

Maira
Vazeou

Maira Vazeou - Set Designer

Maira has already begun developing ideas for a visually striking set that will bring the world of the Suffragettes to life on stage. She has worked with TLC on many past projects and developed a real understanding of TLC’s aesthetic style. Maira trained at the Central School Of Speech and Drama. She has designed numerous productions in UK and abroad from large scale open-air amphitheatres to smaller studio spaces (Salvadores Dei – Odeon of Herodes Atticus; I’m A Minger – Belgrade Theatre; Macbeth – National Theatre of Northern Greece; Dance With The Devil – Lilian Baylis Studio Sadlers Wells). For the film industry she has worked on various art departments in Pinewood and Shepperton studios.

Light
Designer

Jonathan
Chan

Jonathan Chan - Light Designer

Jonathan trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. His credits include: Siapa Yang Bawa Melayu Aku Pergi? – Who Took My Malay Away? (Network Theatre), In the Net (Jermyn Street), Grandad Me and Teddy Too (Polka), The Solid Life of Sugar Water (Orange Tree), Heroin to Hero (Edinburgh Fringe), Move Fast and Break Things (Camden People’s & Edinburgh Fringe), The Straw Chair (Finborough), Maybe Probably, Belvedere, Snowflakes (Old Red Lion), Different Owners at Sunrise (The Roundhouse), Don’t Send Flowers (White Bear), Life of Olu (Theatre Peckham & Golden Goose), Fester (Cockpit & Bridge House), Barstools to Broadway, Amphibian (King’s Head), Opera Scenes (Bridewell), Sticks & Stones, Time, Random (Tristan Bates), The Refuge (Barons Court), Urinetown: the Musical, Opera Makers (Guildhall School), Fidelio (Glyndebourne – Assistant Lighting Designer), Anna Karenina (Guildhall School – Assistant Lighting Designer) and The Passenger R&D (Guildhall – Associate Lighting Designer).

Light
Designer

Brett
Kasza

Brett Kasza - Light Designer

Brett was born in Guelph, Canada and graduated from Rose Bruford College with a BA in Lighting Design previously graduating with honours in Technical Production for Theatre and Live events from Sheridan College in Oakville, Canada. Brett’s goal in theatre and the arts is to work with others who want to challenge normal conventions. Whether this is through the people, and stories told on stage or in production meetings, he wants to ensure that every voice is heard to create the best art possible. Having worked and studied in multiple countries, Brett’s Lighting Design continues to evolve to be ever more creative and inspiring.

Costume
Designer

Tamara
Amalie
Andersen

Tamara Amalie Andersen - Costume Designer

Tamara will be creating the historic aesthetic of the Suffragette movement with a new collection of period costumes. She will be working with an assistant to create her new designs by making alterations to existing costumes in TLC’s wardrobe, as well as sourcing new materials. Tamara has BA Fashion Design degree from Kingston University. She is currently working as a Costume Maker for Walt Disney at Marvel Studios for their next film. She is also a freelance Atelier Seamstress and Stylist at Burberry. She has also worked for the costume department at Arts Ed drama school.

Composer &
Sound Designer

Annabelle
Brown

Annabelle Brown - Composer

Annabelle will be creating an original score for EMMELINE, which will be a key component in drawing the audience into the passion and determination behind the Suffragette struggle. She will work closely with the director, attending rehearsals to compose music that will enhance the dramatic impact of each scene/ physical sequence. She trained at the Victorian College of the Arts (BMus Perf.) in Melbourne, and at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (PG Dip., Acting). Most recently Annabelle composed, sound designed and edited audio productions of Peter Pan (starring Kenneth Branagh and Olivia Coleman) and Hamlet (starring Lawrence Ubong-Williams). She has been composer and music director for numerous theatre productions, including The Canterbury Tales (UK tour), Robin Hood, A Study in Scarlet (Southwark Playhouse), and Salome (European tour)

Stage Manager

Isabel
Sanchez

Isabel Sanchez - Stage Manager

Isabel Sanchez trained at Azusa Pacific University (California) where she received a BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen with specific . She is currently studying on the MFA Acting course at the University of East London. Theatre: Middletown (APU, 2019); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (UEL, 2022) She was also the stage manager for TLC’s recent production of Heartbreak Hotel.

Assistant Stage Manager

Rachel
Verhoef

Rachel Verhoef - Assistant Stage Manager

Rachel Verhoef is an artist, writer and actor who was trained in Theatre Arts and Communication at Carroll University. She is currently studying to get her MFA in Acting at University of East London. THEATRE: The Maids (UEL 2022), Midsummer’s Nights Dream (UEL 2022), Three Sisters: a comedy (UEL 2022), Chapter Two ( Inspiration Studios 2021). She is thrilled to be helping on the tour of this incredibly powerful production.

Marketing &
Communications

Alexa
Kormari

Alexa Kormari - Marketing & Communications

Alexa is studying MSc Marketing at King’s College London, with a professional background in business development and sales strategy. She trained in acting workshops in Thessaloniki Greece and the University of East Anglia and participated in productions in the UK and abroad. She collaborated with Vertebra Theatre, Theatre Lab Company, and Novan Theatre Group. Theatre credits include: An Ice thing to Say, Six Nights on the Acropolis, A Respectable Wedding, The Fall of the House of Usher, Madame X. She holds a BA in English Language and Literature.

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Playright

BeatriceHyde

Director

AnastasiaRevi

Producer

VelenziaSpearpoint

Producer

MartinaReynolds

Associate Producer

SeviFilippidou

MovementDirector

PhoebeStapleton

SetDesigner

MairaVazeou

LightDesigner

JonathanChan

LightDesigner

BrettKasza

CostumeDesigner

TamaraAmalieAndersen

Composer &Sound Designer

AnnabelleBrown

Stage Manager

IsabelSanchez

Assistant Stage Manager

RachelVerhoef

Marketing &Communications

AlexaKormari

Beatrice
Hyde

Anastasia
Revi

Velenzia
Spearpoint

Martina
Reynolds

Sevi
Filippidou

Movement
Director

Phoebe
Stapleton

Set
Designer

Maira
Vazeou

Light
Designer

Jonathan
Chan

Light
Designer

Brett
Kasza

Costume
Designer

Tamara
Amalie
Andersen

Composer &
Sound Designer

Annabelle
Brown

Isabel
Sanchez

Rachel
Verhoef

Marketing &
Communications

Alexa
Kormari