Viv Gordon - Artistic Director
I am a theatre maker, survivor activist & arts and mental health campaigner, and my work is a campaign to nurture voice, visibility and community for survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).
I am incredibly proud of the bold work we do - I am not interested in pity or being worthy or earnest. As Artistic Director, I aim to make punky, kick ass work that doesn’t pull its punches, that entertains, moves, changes hearts and minds and most importantly reduces isolation and shame within our community.
I campaign for access and inclusion in the arts for artists and audiences with mental health needs - I speak at conferences and events, as well as offer training and consultancy with individuals and organisations. Previously, I was an Agent for Change with Salisbury International Arts Festival (2017) and have led work with marginalised adults and families since 2003 as Artistic Director of Mean Feet Dance.
I am a theatre maker, survivor activist & arts and mental health campaigner, and my work is a campaign to nurture voice, visibility and community for survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).
I am incredibly proud of the bold work we do - I am not interested in pity or being worthy or earnest. As Artistic Director, I aim to make punky, kick ass work that doesn’t pull its punches, that entertains, moves, changes hearts and minds and most importantly reduces isolation and shame within our community.
I campaign for access and inclusion in the arts for artists and audiences with mental health needs - I speak at conferences and events, as well as offer training and consultancy with individuals and organisations. Previously, I was an Agent for Change with Salisbury International Arts Festival (2017) and have led work with marginalised adults and families since 2003 as Artistic Director of Mean Feet Dance.
Kate McStraw - Executive Producer
As Executive Producer for Viv Gordon Company (VGC), I am leading on our overall company strategy and development, helping to deliver our company vision and mission. I am responsible for project planning, developing partnerships, fundraising, and for co-delivering training around access and inclusion.
As an experienced event producer, I'm also part of our event delivery team, overseeing our show and event producers. Recently I've co-managed our launch of ABC of CSA in Exeter, and the Pop-up Cultural Space in Bristol, and am currently producing our Restless project.
I fiercely believe in and advocate for reducing barriers to accessing arts and working with arts for social change. I have a proven track record in developing and delivering a range of productions and projects for diverse-led companies and artists creating accessible work, including Diverse City, Extraordinary Bodies, Inside Out Dorset Festival, Green Ginger and visual artist Anna Berry. I also provide training, consultation and access support for a host of artists, companies and festivals.
I am also developing my own artistic practice as a writer/creator of a political new musical titled Off the Scales, set in weight loss groups.
As Executive Producer for Viv Gordon Company (VGC), I am leading on our overall company strategy and development, helping to deliver our company vision and mission. I am responsible for project planning, developing partnerships, fundraising, and for co-delivering training around access and inclusion.
As an experienced event producer, I'm also part of our event delivery team, overseeing our show and event producers. Recently I've co-managed our launch of ABC of CSA in Exeter, and the Pop-up Cultural Space in Bristol, and am currently producing our Restless project.
I fiercely believe in and advocate for reducing barriers to accessing arts and working with arts for social change. I have a proven track record in developing and delivering a range of productions and projects for diverse-led companies and artists creating accessible work, including Diverse City, Extraordinary Bodies, Inside Out Dorset Festival, Green Ginger and visual artist Anna Berry. I also provide training, consultation and access support for a host of artists, companies and festivals.
I am also developing my own artistic practice as a writer/creator of a political new musical titled Off the Scales, set in weight loss groups.