Emily is a Theatre Practitioner and Person-Centred Counsellor who specialises in using drama to support wellbeing and personal growth. After studying Drama at the University of Manchester, she has led a wide range of theatre projects across the UK, working with communities to explore creativity, connection and recovery. Emily is a strong advocate for the role…

Curtis is an actor, writer and director based in Manchester. With over 12 years industry experience Curtis now uses his skills to tell the stories of and represent the disenfranchised in our society, working with various theatre companies, film-makers and, of course, Odd Arts.

Charley is a lead facilitator and creative practitioner at Odd Arts. In 2016 Charley graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with a MA In Applied Theatre in the criminal justice system. Charley is passionate about enabling people to express themselves through a creative outlet allowing them to explore ideas in ways…

Char joined Odd Arts in January 2018 as Office Administrator and her role has grown alongside the organisation ever since. With a strong passion for charity finance (and a genuine love of spreadsheets!), Char now leads on managing the charity’s budget and ensuring our financial planning supports and aligns with our social impact. Outside of Odd…

Chad is the Head of Operations at Odd Arts and a values-led leader with over 15 years’ experience across the arts, mental health, and social justice sectors. His work combines operational excellence with a deep commitment to equity, creativity, and community empowerment. With a professional background in theatre and senior roles in both charity and…

Barney is an actor, director and creative mind. He studied Acting at Manchester School of Theatre (MMU) and since graduating has worked predominantly in theatre, He is a strong believer in the power of expression and its ability to empower people and improve lives. He enjoys watching the sunset, pineapple on pizza and his beloved…