David has worked as an actor and playwright and has had plays performed in London fringe venues and at the Everyman Studio in Cheltenham. For the past few years he has been writing plays for young people and working as Head of Drama at a local secondary school. He is very excited to be creating a new Theatre Festival for Stroud and is working to bring the very best in professional touring companies to local Stroud venues.

Katy is an actress, performer and creative producer based in Stroud. She is currently the Co-ordinator for the Stroud Arts Festival and Artistic Director of Brandywine Theatre Company. Her work blends performance with production, championing creativity at both grassroots and professional levels.

Julia is an emerging arts coordinator and creative producer who grew up in Stroud. Currently studying for a Masters in Arts Management, Julia runs the social media for both the Stroud Book Festival and Play On Stroud.