Role: Core Team

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!

Admin and Operations Manager Kirsty has many years of professional experience within the theatre industry spreading out across the UK. She has toured with multiple different children’s shows including The Boy Who Bit Picasso, Getting dressed, Mirror, Mirror and Tutti Frutti shows Keepy Uppy and The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

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.

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.

Associate Movement Director Joanne trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. She has 18 years performance experience working for a variety of companies including Ace Dance and Music (contemporary/African fusion), Foot in Hand (disabled and able-bodied dancers) and Tutti Frutti (children’s theatre).

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.

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.

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.

Sales and Marketing Manager 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 [read more]

Admin & Operations Manager I joined Tutti Frutti in 2015 and provide administrative support for the company as well as logistical and operational management of our tours, projects, and general business activity. I am also a film programmer, football player and all-round arts enthusiast.