Liz O’Neill Chief Executive / Artistic Director
	Gary Padden General Manager
	Saskia Metcalf Creative Development Manager
	Zoe Pickering Children’s Theatre Programme & Big Imaginations Manager
	Tiffany Bowman Administration Officer
	Gill Balfour Assistant Creative Manager
	Gemma Rooke Development Manager
	Jamie Bryan Digital Marketing
	Emma Hardman House Manager
	Lowri Jones Deputy Front of House Manager & Box Office Manager
	Paul Roberts Ticketing & Information Supervisor
	Julie Ridley Ticketing & Information Assistant
	Chris Machin Facilities Manager
	Lauren Davidson Booking & Admins Officer
	Yemi Bolatiwa Engagement Officer & Volunteer Coordinator
	Natasha Scott Resident Performance Artist & Coordinator
	Steve Curtis Technical & Premises Director
	Jason Hall Senior Technician
	Holly Sharp Communications and Producing Assistant

Our facilitators:

Helena (Cheer Stars)

Hi! My names Helena and I teach Cheer Stars at Z-arts. I have been dancing for most of my life and along the way trained in acrobatics and cheerleading. A proud point in my life was representing Team England at the World Cheerleading Championships in 2017. Fun fact: I love handstands and think I’m better on my hands than my feet!

Jana (Drama Stars 6-8, 8-10, ZYP)

I’m Jana! I run Drama Stars for 6-8 year olds and 9-10 year olds, and ZYP for older young people. I have great people skills – theatre and clown training comes in handy, and comedy is a great universal language! I have worked as an Artist, producer and freelance creative facilitator since 2005, both in Manchester and New York, and I love what I do.

Kirsty (Digital Discoverers)

Hi, I’m Kirsty! I’m an artist and creative facilitator, and I run Digital Discoverers at Z-arts. I love making, painting, creating and helping others do it too! Toni-Dee (Drama Stars 4-6, 7-10)

Toni-Dee (Drama Stars 4-6, 7-10)

Hi! I’m Toni-Dee. I’m a theatre-maker, writer and performance artist based in Manchester. I make work about personal identity, sharing wealth and body politics that is playful and collaborative. I teach the Saturday Drama Stars sessions for 4-6 year olds and 7-10 year olds.

Yemi (Pop Stars)

I’m Yemi Bolatiwa, and I’m a soul singer in Manchester. I have residencies in some of the city’s best loved venues, festivals around the UK, and I’ve featured on BBC Introducing, I run Pop Stars at Z-arts, and I bring my musical experience to share with the young people at Z-arts!