Associate Artists

Natalie is a freelance theatre-maker, performer, clown, physical comedian and creative arts facilitator. Born in South Africa, raised in Manchester, now living in Wakefield. She makes performance work that embraces the honesty of clown performance and the complexity of being human. Beautifully researched, with a balance of storytelling, absurdity & powerful visual moments. She was co-founder of Uncanny Theatre with whom she toured for over 9 years to theatres and festivals throughout the UK, including The Lowry, HOME Manchester, BE festival, Transform Festival, A Nation’s Theatre, INcoming Festival and Gateshead International Festival. Natalie is also proud to be a qualified Giggle Doctor with Theodora Children’s Charity.

Devika Rao is a classical dance artist whose work fuses traditional Indian folk-dance including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Yakshagana with cutting edge theatrical lighting, video and animation. Devika creates innovative and modern dance steeped in tradition.

In addition to her work as a choreographer and dance artist Devika is also an experienced dance teacher. DRDT Dance Academy offers children and adult's access to Indian arts, through music and dance.

Harmony in Motion – Acts of Creation CIC was cofounded by Rosemary Spencer and Louise McDowall, community dance practitioners and somatic movement explorers. Their shared passion for dance improvisation, sound, and well-being has brought them together to form a not-for-profit company with a simple aim: to foster transformation through the power of movement and sound. Their kinesonic practice explores the relationship between movement and sound. They believe in the potential of movement and sound to transform lives, especially when made accessible, inclusive, and collaborative. Creating safe, innovative, and inspiring spaces where people can connect with themselves and each other through the joy of moving and listening differently.