COMPANY
MEET THE TEAM
Sian Stevenson
Creative Director
‘We talk of animating the stories of ‘ordinary’ people; yet I haven’t met an ordinary person. People’s stories are endlessly intriguing — that’s what brings depth and authenticity to the work. It is quite simply, a joy.’
Wendy Asprey
Performer
‘Dancing keeps my brain and body active and me very happy.’
Glyn Burnett
Performer / Facilitator
‘Being a part of the Moving Memory company has been a delight and a revelation. It has given me a voice…’
Ginette Casey
Performer / Facilitator
‘My beloved children and grandchildren could not believe their eyes the first time they saw me perform with Moving Memory. I continue to baffle and bemuse them with my antics.’
Meire Machado
Performer
‘I feel extremely empowered by our performances. Moving Memory is guiding me through this wonderful path of growing older and being creative.’
Jane May
Performer
‘With some trepidation, I agreed to give it a go for a week or two. I’m still here. It’s been a wonderful experience — liberating, funny, exhausting but thoroughly worthwhile.’
Miranda Orton
Performer
‘I feel that in my mid sixties a whole new world has opened up for me. I still can’t quite believe that I am lucky enough to be a part of the amazing Moving Memory company.’
Jayne Thompson
Performer/Associate Artist
‘It’s fantastic having the opportunity to work with an ensemble where the focus is to create exciting work putting the older woman, her stories and experience centre stage for once.’
Bob Karper
Associate Artist
‘Moving Memory’s innovative performances beam creativity and joy directly onto the world at large — I’m delighted to work with such a brilliant, brave and furiously fun group of people…’
Laura Jeffree
Creative Facilitator/Project Assistant
‘Facilitating Moving Memory’s unique practice is a joy — building confidence, skills, friendships and joy as we groove together.’
Luci Napleton
Creative Facilitator
‘It’s a privilege to see participants grow in confidence, from groovin’ in public spaces to performing in theatres. Together, we move, groove and perform our way through life.’
Maryjane Stevens
Creative Facilitator
‘It feels like all my arts practice and experience have come together now that I’m part of the incredible Moving Memory. The company’s work is beautiful, important and always joyful.’
Kallum McGuire Lewis
Marketing & Communications Manager
‘What a pleasure it is to work alongside such strong, powerful women and performance makers. I’m very lucky to share and celebrate the incredible work Moving Memory creates.’
Cheryl Pierce
Development Director
‘It’s a total joy to work with Moving Memory — I feel hugged, challenged, moved to tears and laughter every day I am with them. These women rock!’
Valerie Jones-Ellis
Advisory Committee Member
‘My life has changed so much since I retired I am having an awesome time and am learning new experiences and dancing with Moving Memory is top of the list.’
Jackie Witcher
Advisory Committee Member
‘Moving Memory incorporates dance, creative thinking, exercise, inclusivity and so much fun. I straight away found the old me.’
Kevin Lloyd
Advisory Committee Member
‘I really enjoy being part of the Moving Memory because it makes me feel good inside – I have been learning new skills and performing ever since.’
Rachel Levy
Advisory Committee Member
‘It has been such a joy to have discovered Moving Memory. I had been in need of something a bit more radical and edgy than the norm.’
Miriam Wood
Advisory Committee Member
‘I really like the fact that Moving Memory is using physical movement to be creative. We have fun, and it’s non-judgmental so anyone can take part and feel accepted.’
Jean Purland
Advisory Committee Member
‘I love how the choreography produced in the workshops is totally unique and wonderful, just like the participants who helped produce it. It’s amazing.’
Isabelle Woodward
Advisory Committee Member
‘I truly believe Moving Memory’s workshops hugely benefit the physical and emotional wellbeing of all who attend.’
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Georgette Purdey (Chair)
Pam Hardiman (Vice Chair)
Laura Bailey
Nina Baker
Jayne Duncan
Susanne Eder
Alice Jackson
Terry Sahathevan
Vicki Sheath
We would like to express a very special thank you to photographer, Matt Wilson, who captures our work beautifully. Most of the photographs on this site are Matt’s.