After training as an actor, Andrew Fishwick decided to focus on producing innovative work for the theatre. In 2006 he founded independent production company The Fish Partnership.
Lotty Cunningham set up dance and drama company, Streetz Ahead after noticing that there were very few activities in her local area for young people to take part in during their free time.
Will's company specialises in getting young people enthused about and going to the theatre. By offering discounted tickets, whilst not compromising quality of the seats, "Hit The Theatre" has built up a loyal following of supporters.
Kwame Kwei-Armah is a respected actor (he played paramedic Fin Newton in Casualty and Holby City) and playwright (Elmina's Kitchen), but what gets him fired up most is seeing young people follow their ideas through.
Actress Tamzin Outhwaite cut her teeth in West End musicals, but her passion and determination led her to win roles that gave her national exposure in the likes of EastEnders, soldier drama Red Cap and Vital Signs, where she plays a mum of three.
By the age of 12 Lucy Foster knew she wanted to work in the theatre, but not necessarily as an actor. She's set up the Jumbled theatre company and also works as an associate director for Improbable.
