Role: Core Team

Marketing and Communications Manager 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 [read more]

Tutti Frutti Club 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. After completing her Jerwood Resident Designer fellowship with Tutti Frutti, she is now working on the Tutti Frutti Club.  

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.

Tutti Frutti Club 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 (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 [read more]