FOUNDER · WRITER · DIRECTOR
Jamie Eastlake
Moved to London, built stacks of small-scale theatres, made Gerry and Sewell, dragged it from an old social club to the West End. Hungry for much, much more.
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Team.
The core company and board. A small team with big receipts, backed by a trusted company of freelance makers.
CORE COMPANY & BOARD · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
HEAD OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND INVESTOR RELATIONS
Jade Young
Oversees company operations, investor relations and commercial partnerships. Keeps Eastlake's ambitions grounded, organised and fundable.
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
Mark Calvert
Twenty years of North East theatre, including a long association with Northern Stage. Leads development with deep regional knowledge.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Jay Robinson
Newcastle law graduate turned theatre development specialist. A Project A alum who develops bold and unconventional work.
BOARD MEMBER
Sam Wonfor
Writer, critic and cultural strategist with a long view of North East theatre. Brings editorial rigour and regional networks to the board.
BOARD MEMBER
Riley Jones
North East actor with years of screen and stage experience. Brings a working performer's eye to board decisions on new work, talent and audience.
ASSOC. CREATIVE PRODUCER
Oliver Dowling
Producer, writer and co-host of The Offensive podcast. Brings sharp creative instincts and fast, reliable delivery.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Candice Miller
Oversees business development and financial strategy, keeping the company sustainable and ambitious.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Rosie Bowden
Bio to follow.
PLUS THE DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, MOVEMENT DIRECTORS, PLAYWRIGHTS, DRAMATURGS, DESIGNERS, STAGE MANAGERS AND FREELANCE TEAMS WHO MAKE EACH PRODUCTION HAPPEN.