music-driven theatre makers
Ulita are a unique new voice in music-driven theatre, focused on creating immersive, visceral work from unexpected points of view. Their debut show 'What Happened to Agnes' was co-produced by Opera North through their Resonance scheme, and toured nationally with support from Arts Council England. They're currently in the R&D phase, for a new show ‘Sister, ’ which has been selected as part of Mercury Musical Developments’ BEAM, a showcase for new British musical theatre.
Tom Harris - Writer/Composer
Nishla Smith - Writer/Composer
Luca Shaw - Writer/Visual Artist
cross disciplinary collective
CANYON is a new improvised multi-media project created by drummer Kai Chareunsy and pianist Tom Harris.
They released their debut EP 'canyon, exhibits i-vi.' in May 2021, and are now in the process of organising projects featuring artists who inspire them from across various fields - including poets, dancers, film-makers, actors, animators, and theatre-makers.
Tom Harris - Piano
Kai Chareunsy - Drums
groove-based quartet
Trampette first came together in the summer of 2017, and have been tirelessly writing, rehearsing, and performing since.
Inspired by artists such as Herbie Hancock, Makaya McCraven, and Soweto Kinch, the instrumental quartet formed in order to explore their love of groove music. They give high-energy performances designed to get people dancing, and recently supported Alfa Mist at Hare and Hounds.
The band are currently working on their debut EP, set to be released later this year.
Tom Harris - Keyboards
Tommy Fuller - Bass
Kai Chareunsy - Drums
Josh Savage - Percussion
contemporary song-interpreters
Shrews came together in 2019 to celebrate their love of the great jazz vocalists through history - from Billie Holiday, through Betty Carter, to Cécile McLorin Salvant. The quartet flit playfully between these influences as they rework songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond, emerging with their own unique and colourful sound. They firmly believe that these ‘beloved’ songs, often packed with hideous messages about gender and race, should be presented truthfully - exploring the ugliness within this beautiful music.
Nishla Smith - Voice
Tom Harris - Piano
Asaph Tal - Bass
Kai Chareunsy - Drums
groove-based quartet
Trampette first came together in the summer of 2017, and have been tirelessly writing, rehearsing, and performing since.
Inspired by artists such as Herbie Hancock, Makaya McCraven, and Soweto Kinch, the instrumental quartet formed in order to explore their love of groove music. They give high-energy performances designed to get people dancing, and recently supported Alfa Mist at Hare and Hounds.
The band are currently working on their debut EP, set to be released later this year.
Tom Harris - Keyboards
Tommy Fuller - Bass
Kai Chareunsy - Drums
Josh Savage - Percussion