Joe Strickland is a theatre maker, digital producer, creative technologist and access consultant with great energy and passion. Since 2012 they have been helping to create all manner of theatre and performance in venues across the country. Joe is Artistic Director and CEO of Chronic Insanity, staging thought-provoking and visually stimulating live performances in Nottingham since 2019.

John is a real-world games designer and software developer with 20 years’ experience in the games industry, specializing in creating experiences that blend technology, theatre, and interactive storytelling. Notable works include laser-pointer powered puzzle adventure for cinemas “Renga”, political spy thriller "A Moment of Madness" immersing audiences in a live car park stake-out, and "Rainbow for Amala," a smartphone interactive storybook addressing the climate crisis.

Harmeet is Creative Director at Surfing Light Beams, a media studio producing site specific projects and immersive adventures that unlock polymathic qualities within individuals using locative and interactive storytelling. She is also Head of Digital Innovation at The Space, looking at how digital innovation increases access and reaches new audiences. Her work has included researching Cultural Innovation at the Futurelab, Ars Electronica, and working on behaviour change campaigns as Digital Strategist at M&C Saatchi.

Charlotte is Executive Producer at The Paper Birds, a devising theatre company with a social and political agenda, recognised as UK leaders in devised verbatim theatre. She has worked across theatre, dance and contemporary circus for over 20 years and her expertise spans tour booking and producing, organisational leadership, fundraising and consultancy, working across touring theatre, theatre for young audiences, outdoor festivals, and community arts projects.

Naycha Somko is a Birmingham-based sound designer and artist. With a background in experimental electronic soundscapes, they bring emotion to life through sound, creating immersive audio experiences that elevate the senses and captivate audiences.

Lisa is a queer and neurodivergent Artist, Producer & Access Consultant. Her practice is rooted in play & investigates cross-species collaboration and works with site specific, immersive and interactive performance. She feels passionately about working towards a more accessible, inclusive & democratic arts sector. Notable projects include At The Forest’s Edge (Royal Shakespeare Company) and Theatre of Wandering (Entelechy Arts/OiBokkeShi).

Lou is an independent outdoor arts producer. Previously she was the associate co-programmer for the Festival of Imagineers, and co-producer of Shop Front Festival in Coventry with Theatre Absolute and Orit Azaz, and was the producer (advanced event programme) for Coventry City of Culture Trust 2021 Bid. Lou is passionate about the development of outdoor work and supporting companies and artists working outdoors. Lou is currently a board member for Outdoor Arts UK.

A Sea of Screens is an interactive event and we want everyone to contribute. The schedule for the day is designed to allow for debate and conversation, networking and sharing from all attendees.

Joe Strickland is a theatre maker, digital producer, creative technologist and access consultant with great energy and passion. Since 2012 they have been helping to create all manner of theatre and performance in venues across the country. Joe is Artistic Director and CEO of Chronic Insanity, staging thought-provoking and visually stimulating live performances in Nottingham since 2019.

Naycha Somko is a Birmingham-based sound designer and artist. With a background in experimental electronic soundscapes, they bring emotion to life through sound, creating immersive audio experiences that elevate the senses and captivate audiences.

Harmeet is Creative Director at Surfing Light Beams, a media studio producing site specific projects and immersive adventures that unlock polymathic qualities within individuals using locative and interactive storytelling. She is also Head of Digital Innovation at The Space, looking at how digital innovation increases access and reaches new audiences. Her work has included researching Cultural Innovation at the Futurelab, Ars Electronica, and working on behaviour change campaigns as Digital Strategist at M&C Saatchi.

Dom is an artist, academic and creative technologist who has spent more than 20 years using technology to help uncover the stories behind people and places through digital artworks, media installations, interactive and new media. He is the Artistic Director of Ludic Rooms, a socially-engaged arts and technology non-profit based in Coventry, UK who specialise in the development and delivery of immersive and playful experiences in outdoor and real-world spaces, alongside participatory programmes that demystify the use of technology as creative material.

John is a real-world games designer and software developer with 20 years’ experience in the games industry, specializing in creating experiences that blend technology, theatre, and interactive storytelling. Notable works include laser-pointer powered puzzle adventure for cinemas “Renga”, political spy thriller "A Moment of Madness" immersing audiences in a live car park stake-out, and "Rainbow for Amala," a smartphone interactive storybook addressing the climate crisis.

Joe Strickland is a theatre maker, digital producer, creative technologist and access consultant with great energy and passion. Since 2012 they have been helping to create all manner of theatre and performance in venues across the country. Joe is Artistic Director and CEO of Chronic Insanity, staging thought-provoking and visually stimulating live performances in Nottingham since 2019.

Naycha Somko is a Birmingham-based sound designer and artist. With a background in experimental electronic soundscapes, they bring emotion to life through sound, creating immersive audio experiences that elevate the senses and captivate audiences.

Highly Sprung tell compelling and relevant stories, where text moves and movement speaks. Their work with and for children and young people produces bold, spectacular performances and unforgettable experiences, in unexpected ways, spaces, and places. They deliver workshops to more than 5000 children and young people and reach an audience of nearly 40,000 with their touring performances across the UK and the world.

Harmeet is Creative Director at Surfing Light Beams, a media studio producing site specific projects and immersive adventures that unlock polymathic qualities within individuals using locative and interactive storytelling. She is also Head of Digital Innovation at The Space, looking at how digital innovation increases access and reaches new audiences. Her work has included researching Cultural Innovation at the Futurelab, Ars Electronica, and working on behaviour change campaigns as Digital Strategist at M&C Saatchi.

Charlotte is Executive Producer at The Paper Birds, a devising theatre company with a social and political agenda, recognised as UK leaders in devised verbatim theatre. She has worked across theatre, dance and contemporary circus for over 20 years and her expertise spans tour booking and producing, organisational leadership, fundraising and consultancy, working across touring theatre, theatre for young audiences, outdoor festivals, and community arts projects.

Sarah is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Highly Sprung, spearheading both the strategic and artistic elements of the charity’s work. With over 20 years of experience, Sarah has extensive experience in delivering participatory physical theatre projects, including in primary and secondary schools and is the Chair of Coventry’s Cultural Education Partnership. She is committed to children and young people through her work, enabling better futures through inspiring projects and performances.

Derek is a composer for theatre and has created scores for most of Talking Birds’ productions over 30+ years. He oversees the company’s Outdoor Arts portfolio and is concerned with accessibility in its widest forms. Derek’s music has been performed in venues and unusual spaces around the world – from Coventry’s iconic Cathedral to a Livestock Mart in Kilkenny to a harbourside in Angra – and he has undertaken projects with leading artists/companies including Claire Cunningham, Cães do Mar, Black Country Touring, Orchestra of the Swan, London Sinfonietta, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

A Sea of Screens is an interactive event and we want everyone to contribute. The schedule for the day is designed to allow for debate and conversation, networking and sharing from all attendees.