‘I love the rich diversity of the people we work with across Barking & Dagenham, and I am constantly amazed by the endless creativity and resilience of our community’.

Sam leads Green Shoes Arts and steers the company’s artistic and creative life. Get in touch with Sam if you’re interested in working with Green Shoes Arts, or if you have a project you’d like to discuss.

Sam has a background as a stage director, youth theatre director, and acting tutor, and has previously worked with Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre, Identity School of Acting, Nuffield Southampton Theatres, and Lewisham Youth Theatre.

‘The arts have so much to offer.  It really has the power to unlock potential and create lasting change within people.  The process of creating is so valuable and worthwhile.’

Kirsty works across the programmes for both Children and Young People, and the Adult Programme.

Kirsty is an actor and singer who has performed across London and the UK.  She trained at the London School of Musical Theatre, and Middlesex University.  She works as a facilitator in educational and community settings.  She is also a Producer at the new Ruined Theatre.  She is an audition coach for children who are working professionally with her students appearing in The Lion King, School of Rock, Motown, Les Miserables and many more.

‘What I love most about the arts is its ability to empower people. I’m passionate about bringing people together to improve community wellbeing and create long lasting change.’