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Eamonn O'Neill
Eamonn O’Neill grew up on the south east coast of Ireland. He studied animation at the National Film School, Dublin and later at the Royal College of Art, London. His work in short films led to a BAFTA nomination in 2014.
Evan Leighton-Davis
Evan Leighton-Davis is a writer, director and producer. A former Warner Bros, Scott Free and Paramount script consultant, he also worked as a Creative Executive at Ealing Studios (ST TRINIANS, EASY VIRTUE) before founding leading script consultancy, Industrial Scripts®.
Jenny Kleeman
Jenny Kleeman is a journalist and broadcaster. She writes for the Guardian, The Sunday Times, Tortoise and The New Statesman.
Alex Zane
Alex began his career in stand-up comedy as a finalist in the 1998 Channel 4 competition ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ His career then moved into television; starting at MTV he hosted the daily live show TRL: UK before moving to Channel 4 to become part of the acclaimed prank sho
Emma Devlin is a writer based in Belfast. Her work has featured in publications such as The Stinging Fly, The Irish Times, and has been broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster. In 2019 she won the Benedict Kiely Short Story Competition.
Krystal Evans
An American comedian based in the UK, Krystal's sharp cynicism and confidence on stage is "Just perfect" - Broadway Baby.
Sarah Dyer
Sarah Dyer is an award winning picture book maker and artist living in Hove on the South Coast with her husband and three children. She loves to work in her sketchbooks observing life around her to inspire new narratives.
Eleanor Rhode
Eleanor has over a decade of experience directing in theatre, with a particular focus on new writing and making work that transcends stylistic boundaries.
Pat Cahill
From winning Chortle Best Newcomer and Hackney Empire New Act Awards in 2012, Pat has gone on to become a perenially daft presence on the alternative comedy scene in the UK and internationally.