DIRECTOR, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, PROJECT MANAGER & CABARET PERFORMER

Barcelona-born Patricia Langa, a dancer and choreographer, works internationally and is associated with Thick and Tight, Corali Dance Company, Haus of Dons, and Fools Moon Cabaret. Her queer-focused work has been showcased at major and LGBTQ+ venues. She is the founded of Eric Longa.

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PRODUCER, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Juliana Kilburn is a dynamic producer specializing in female-led projects, with a diverse background in film and theatre. She founded Wolf & Viper, secured major funding, and has collaborated with a BAFTA-winning producer to champion impactful storytelling and representation.

PRODUCTION MENTOR

Jan Winter, with 30 years in arts and cultural development, has held senior roles including CEO of Circomedia and Executive Director of Scottish Dance Theatre. She now works as a freelance consultant, aiding companies with strategic and organizational development in live performance.

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ARTISTIC PROJECT MENTOR

Fernando López, a Madrid-born flamenco dancer and choreographer with a Doctorate in Aesthetics, leads a groundbreaking flamenco company. Awarded Best Dancer in 2010 and a DanceWeb Scholar in 2013, he has been a member of the Spanish Academy of Performing Arts since 2020 and teaches in Spain and France. His book, La Historia Queer del Flamenco, will be published in English in Autumn 2024.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, WORKSHOP FACILITATOR, SET MAKER & CABARET PERFORMER

Sean, a queer neurodivergent dance and movement artist from South-East London, has worked internationally across various fields including dance, theatre, film, and cabaret. A Trinity Laban graduate, their practice focuses on improvisation and queer sensibilities, collaborating with notable artists and companies like Candoco Dance Company, Ridley Scott, and The LipSinkers.

DRAMATURG & CABARET GUEST

Carl is an award-winning performer and artist in cabaret and drag. He is working on Apocalypse Wow! with Soho Theatre, performing as Niche Lorraine, directing a Valentino show in Shanghai, and running a queer t-shirt business. His background includes global dance and choreography with companies like Punchdrunk. His popular CAMP FIT! class and his work reflect his northern, working-class, and queer identity.

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COMPANY MENTORS

Thick & Tight, led by Daniel Hay-Gordon and El Perry, is an award-winning UK dance theatre company that combines dance, mime, theatre, satire, and drag. Their work challenges elitist views of art and uses dance to address social issues, performing at major UK venues and internationally, as well as at LGBTQ+ and charity events.

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COMPANY ADVISOR AND ACCESSIBILITY MENTOR

Sarah trained in Theatre in Social Context at Dartington College of Arts. She has been Corali’s Artistic Director since 1992, leading the organisations creative direction. Alongside Corali, Sarah is an associate artist for Birmingham based theatre company, Stans Cafe. Sarah also makes her own performances, working collaboratively with artist Jon Archdeacon, most recently Singing Surf at the Chelsea Theatre 2022, and From Me to You, at Window135, 2023. 

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SET ADVISOR

Tim Spooner is an artist based in Cornwall, UK, known for blending performance, painting, and sculpture to create striking and unpredictable works. His art has been displayed at major venues like Battersea Arts Centre and the Macau Arts Festival. Spooner’s recent focus is on large-scale moving sculptures with interactive elements.

COSTUME DESIGNER

Lambdog1066 is an amateur couture enthusiast known for creating extravagant, surreal costumes, including unique pig-themed outfits. They collaborate with non-binary, queer, and trans artists across various mediums like jewellery, sculpture, and digital fabric printing. Notable achievements include a 2021 UK Music Video Awards nomination for Best Styling and Wardrobe and winning Best Costume Design at The Offies 2024.

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ACCESS, RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE SPACES MENTOR

Loren McK is a UK-based artist and writer focusing on community, queerness, and supporting other artists. They use discomfort and resistance in their work and are pursuing a PhD on Crip/Queer artists in dance archiving. With a background in student wellbeing, Loren emphasises care, access, and inclusive creative spaces, offering mentoring, access support, and integrating best practices into R&D and performances.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR & CABARET ARTIST

Anthony is a workshop leader with 25 years in the performing arts, specializing in Forum Theatre and diversity training. He has taught critical thinking and voice as a senior lecturer and worked as a mentor and restorative justice practitioner. At 60, he performs as the drag persona "Medusa Has Been" at Queer venues and festivals and appeared in Fabulous Feminities.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Juan Carlos, a London-based artist and producer, merges flamenco with contemporary dance, theatre, visual design, and music. He regularly performs and teaches flamenco, exploring themes of duality and the clash between folk and global identities. His recent performances include Ronnie Scott’s and Sadler’s Wells, and he has taught at venues like Sadler’s Wells and the Edinburgh Fringe.

WORKSHOP FACILITAOR & PROJECT PARTNER

Irene Gimenez Montes, a Barcelona-born artist and co-founder of Fin de Fiesta, is deeply passionate about flamenco, viewing it as a transformative and unifying force. She advocates for community through flamenco, exploring its connections with other dance forms. Irene earned a Distinction in her MA in "Developing Artistic Practice" from The Place in 2021, with a dissertation on flamenco's evolution from grassroots to global stages.

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CABARET CO-HOST & PROJECT PARTNER

Paulina Lenoir, a Swiss-Mexican theatre-maker, clown, director, and designer based in London, is the creator and host of the sold-out cabaret Fool’s Moon at Soho Theatre. She has performed and led workshops at venues like Battersea Arts Centre and the Victoria & Albert Museum, and recently received funding from the Arts Council and Swiss Cultural Fund for a UK tour of Fool’s Moon.

CABARET ARTIST

Jackie Ryan is a dancer from Corali Dance Company, a leading company supporting artists with learning disabilities. Jackie and Patricia Langa created The Rhythmics during a collaborative project between Thick and Tight and Corali. The Rhythmics will debut a new duet infused by the sassy flamenco flavours in Cabrolé.

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CABARET ARTIST

Yos Clark, an Ivorian artist, combines movement and photography. Trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and flamenco. But now in the UK, he focuses on contemporary dance. His works include dance films The Other Side and We Need It, and performances like The Ideal Life, and Transform & Transit at Fabric Dance Nottingham performed at MayFest 24' previously. He also has collaborated with Nichole Bachmann, and Misha Milovanovich, appeared in a Sam Smith music video, and performed at London Fashion Week.

CABARET ARTIST

Magdalena is a skilled flamenco dancer and choreographer trained at Amor de Dios, ESMUC, and Merce Cunningham Studio. She has been a leading soloist in Madrid’s top tablaos and worked with Compañía Rafaela Carrasco and Riverdance. She has contributed to Brontë and House of Flamenka, performed at major festivals, and co-directs Luz & Mannion Dance, with showcases at Sadler's Wells. She is also active in teaching and promoting flamenco.

CABARET ARTIST

Kaajel Patel, a British-South Asian artist in London, merges dance, painting, and installation in her Fine Art practice. Her work, inspired by vintage Bollywood, Indian mythology, and folklore, reflects contemporary feminine experiences with a nostalgic touch. Patel addresses dual cultural identities and challenges traditional South Asian women’s narratives through ethereal paintings and performance art, embodying historical and mythological figures.

CABARET ARTIST

Nina Bowers is a multidisciplinary performer and writer active in theatre and cabaret. She has performed at Shakespeare's Globe, The Kiln, and other notable venues, and creates work for The Yard, ICA, and Camden People's Theatre. Bowers, as part of A2B theatre, will premiere their first show English Kings Killing Foreigners at CPT in May 2024. Her drag king persona, Sonny Delight, combines 60s and 70s Black artist influences with ecosexual philosophies.

CABARET ARTIST

Charlie Wood is a London-based multidisciplinary artist known for blending original music, storytelling, and comedy in alternative cabaret. They co-host Miss Ellaneous, lead the punk band THWACK!, and have performed at major venues including The Southbank Centre and Glastonbury Festival. Their debut play is in development, and they have collaborated with artists like Lea Anderson and Gillian Wearing.

CABARET ARTIST

Dairy King, a half-cow half-milkman drag performer, has toured across the UK, appearing at venues like the Wellcome Collection, Bristol’s Tobacco Factory, and the National Theatre. Recent highlights include performing with Cyndi Lauper at Glastonbury and participating in events at the V&A and Soho Stage for London Pride.

CABARET BSL INTERPRETER

Peter Abraham lives in London with his partner Wilmot, dog Ezra and cat Joshua. Peter has been a Sign Language Interpreter for over 20 years. Peter has interpreted many theatrical events including West End Theatre and London & Brighton Prides. 

SET AND PROP MAKER - THE RHYTHMICS DUET

Jacob is a London-based artist specializing in costume design with a background in contemporary dance. His work, which combines elements of queerness, folk tradition, and nature, aims to transform the performing body. Jacob has created costumes for The Place, Rambert School, and Bodies in Action Dance. He also serves as Rehearsal Director for Sababa Co. and is currently designing for Corali Dance Company’s new production. Jacob shares his movement practice across London and is an Associate Artist with Corali Dance Company.

HAIR AND MAKE UP ARTIST

Darren Evans is a Hair and Makeup Artist working in Film, Commercials, Fashion and Music. He has been creating and working in these fields for 25 years. He has a passion for Art, Photography and Live Performance and this is reflected in his work.

PROJECT VIDEOGRAPHER & PROJECT TRAILER EDIT

Courtney, originally from the Black Country, is a freelance producer, filmmaker, and content creator specializing in unscripted TV. Since 2014, she has worked on notable projects like The BBC Proms and Lenny Henry’s Caribbean Britain. She focuses on screen dance projects exploring themes of otherness, queerness, and disability, and previously developed cultural programs for young people at Nonsuch Studios in Nottingham.

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PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER

Jon is a London-based artist known for his black-and-white photography highlighting texture and light. His recent work features marginalized individuals, including performers and those with learning disabilities. Collaborating with artists like Sabrina Shah and Whiskey Chow, Jon also lectures at Turps, Camberwell Art School, and the Royal Academy, and works as a materials adviser at AP Fitzpatrick. He studied at Brasenose College, Oxford, and the Royal College of Art.

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PROJECT PARTNER

Founded in 1989 by Virginia Moffatt, Corali started as a dance group for people with learning disabilities and became independent in 1991. Artistic Director Sarah Archdeacon has led the company since 1992, focusing on high-quality performances and films that integrate diverse dance talents. Recent achievements include touring Super Hot Hot Dog (2023/24), performing with Thick & Tight at the International Mime Festival (2023), and winning the Pick the Fest award at the Oska Bright Film Festival (2022).

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SUSTAINBILITY MENTOR

Jennifer Taillefer is a freelance theatre artist focused on sustainable design and production. She created a Carbon Literacy Training course for the performing arts, adopted by UK theatre, ballet, and opera companies. As a Certified Carbon Literacy Trainer and Sustainability Excellence Associate, she helps arts organisations integrate environmental practices and policies.

FUNDING DONOR

Charlotte Dillon, founder of Head of House Designs Ltd., is a London-based artist specializing in masks and wall sculptures. With a background in pattern cutting and design from Milan and experience in kinetic art and event management, Dillon creates innovative 3D masks that blend ancient and modern styles. Her work spans various fields, including costume and interior design, and she supports British nature and animal conservation through charity work.

PROJECT PARTNER

Co-founded by Irene Giménez and Matthew Buttler, this community interest company supports and expands the UK flamenco community through learning, creation, and performance. Since its launch in Autumn 2022, it has hosted affordable and free events and workshops, promoting flamenco's cultural richness and fostering inclusivity. The company also explores intercultural connections by collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds.

PROJECT PARTNER

In 2020, Jorge Gárriz Fernández founded Romancero Books, an online book store for Spanish and Latin-American literature connected to Instituto Cervantes. Jorge Gárriz Fernández also directs the Festival of Queer Spanish Literature in London and curates events featuring queer and Latinx writers.

PROJECT PARTNER

Duckie, an LGBTQ arts organization with 28 years of experience, is celebrated for its alternative events and community theatre. Known for its unique take on queer subcultures, Duckie produces the Gay Shame festival as a bold alternative to traditional Pride events. The organization also creates inclusive community theatre and clubs such as The Posh Club and The Slaughterhouse Club. Supported by the Arts Council and National Lottery, Duckie focuses on vibrant, socially engaged arts while prioritizing enjoyment and dance.

PROJECT PARTNER - STUDIO SPACE

Ample Space offers quality, affordable studio space in East London. 

Established in 2021, it has been a creative home for performance artists, dance, photography and more. 

Please head to our website https://amplespace.co.uk to book

PROJECT PARTNER

Organisation that helps amplify Queerness in Croydon and South London

PROJECT PARTNER

Sustenta CIC is a socio-environmental project focused on the reuse and resale of costumes from Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.

Sustenta helped Cabrolé source costume materials in a more sustainable way.

VENUE AND PROJECT PARTNER

Stanley Arts aims to be one of South London’s premiere arts and performance venues, providing our local community with a vital home for cultural expression and discovery. Art, music, dance, comedy, film, spoken word, theatre, workspaces, bars, café & more in the heart of South London.

Address: 12 S Norwood Hill, London SE25 6AB