Wendy Harris

Artistic Director, Chair of PYA England

I have held the position of Artistic Director at Tutti Frutti since 2005, touring nationally and internationally, co-producing the Little Feet Festival of Children’s Theatre, and leading on our development programmes and arts engagement work.

Emma Killick

Executive Director

I have been with Tutti Frutti since 2004 and during that time have had two children of my own which has made my experience here all the more interesting and relevant. I am passionate about children’s theatre and still marvel that my day job can be such fun!

Sophie Backhouse

Sales and Marketing Manager (on maternity leave until May 2026). Since graduating from York St John University in 2013 with a degree in theatre studies, I have worked at a small arts centre and within the rural touring sector. In January 2017 I joined the Tutti Frutti team. As Sales and Marketing Manager I am responsible for tour bookings and developing our online presence.

Emma Harrison

Marketing and Communications Manager (maternity cover). With a career spanning over 20 years in marketing and communications, I am passionate about using storytelling to connect with audiences. I am focused on developing and delivering impactful campaigns for Tutti Frutti's shows and projects. I'm also responsible for nurturing our online community through social media and ensuring our website is an informative place to learn about everything we do.

Suvidha Saraf

Arts Engagement Coordinator

I am passionate about art and enjoy engaging communities and families in innovative, creative, and fun activities. I am well-travelled, which has enabled me to develop an inclusive approach, while having a rich appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures and traditions.

Kirsty Smith

Admin and Operations Manager

I’m the Admin and Operations Manager at Tutti Frutti, with over a decade of experience as a touring stage manager. I’ve worked on productions worldwide, including two years touring the USA. With a strong background in theatre logistics and operations, I make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Delicia Sorhaindo

Tutti Frutti Club Associate Artist

Delicia Sorhaindo made her debut as Assistant Designer with Leeds Playhouse on Nine Night. She previously worked with Leeds Playhouse on a wardrobe department placement during her time at Nottingham Trent University before returning as a freelance postgraduate. While on placement Delicia worked on R&D for So Much.

Lladel Bryant

Tutti Frutti Club Associate Artist

Lladel Bryant has enjoyed over 10 years in the industry performing as an actor. Lladel’s theatre credits include Nine Lives, Road, Europe,  A Christmas Carol and The Night Before Christmas for Leeds Playhouse, Shed Crew and Bittersweet Sunshine for Red Ladder Theatre Company, Carnival Chronicles for Leeds West Indian Carnival & Committee Concrete Jungle for Manchester Fringe Festival.

Sonia Wrightson

Tutti Frutti Club Associate Artist

Sonia is an actress born and raised in West Yorkshire. She trained at Anglia Ruskin university graduating in 2015 with a Ba Honours in performing arts. Since graduating she has been involved in Star Academy for United Education Camp, and recently performed at the Pleasance Theatre in London.

Kate Marshall

Jerwood Resident Designer

Kate is a Northern Designer and Maker, who specialised in 3D Design at Leeds College of Art, and most recently graduated from University of the Arts London in Theatre Design. She is thrilled to be joining Tutti Frutti as Jerwood Resident Designer following her return to Yorkshire!

Matt Harper-Hardcastle

Chair, Diversity Champion

I am a Youth Theatre Practitioner for York Theatre Royal, an acting member of Playback Theatre York, Visiting Lecturer in Theatre at York St John University, and the Founder and Artistic Director of my own company, Next Door But One. Most recently, I took up the role of Charter Programme Manager for Parents and Carers in Performing Arts.

Colin Richmond

Safeguarding Lead, Health & Wellbeing Champion 

A proud Scotsman, I moved to Leeds following a promotion in a previous job, with the intention of staying for a year. That was in 1998. I still live in Leeds, where I practise as a barrister.

Joyce Nga Yu Lee

Data Lead

I'm a Hong Konger based in Leeds UK, and have worked internationally on devised and contemporary performances, ranging from intimate theatre pieces to large-scale outdoor spectacles, often incorporating digital technology. I am Artistic Director of Mind the Gap, England’s largest theatre company working in partnership with artists with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.

Caroline Lister

I came to Leeds to study Psychology at the University and loved the city so much that I stayed. I went on to become a primary school teacher working in inner city schools. I have always valued the arts both in family life (I’m a mother of five boys) and at work, leading the subject in each school I have worked in.