Alastair trained at Bretton Hall. Since graduating almost 20 years ago Alastair has worked extensively in theatre touring the world from Singapore to Stockton in productions ranging from Shakespeare to family theatre. Theatre credits include THE BORROWERS at the Mac, SPACEHOPPERS for Tell Tale Hearts, THE TWITS & TWELTH NIGHT for Illyria and THE SNOW DRAGON & THE GRUFFALO for Tall Stories.

Alastair is also passionate about working in education and has spent time working as a classroom support in various settings. Alastair first joined Wizard on our 2014 tour of the Choices workshop and has supported us ever since, delivering drama therapy and performing On The Right Road regularly across the country.

Edward trained at The Actors' Company (London Centre for Theatre Studies). Credits in the theatre include: 'Yepikhodov' in Kolective Theatre's CHERRY ORCHARD (The Lowry, Salford; and on tour in Serbia and Iran), 'Colonel Calverley' in PATIENCE (Union Theatre, London); ensemble in Regan DeWynter's PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Au stralia tour). For the last few summers, he has toured with Illyria Theatre company, playing 'Major General Stanley' in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 'Sir Joseph Porter' in HMS PINAFORE, 'Ko - Ko' in THE MIKADO, the' Lord Chancellor' in IOLANTHE, 'Robin Oakapple' in RUDDIGORE, 'John Dolittle' in THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE and 'Henry Clerval' in FRANKENSTEIN. In addition, he is called in periodically to help out with workshops and the occasional bit of stage combat choreography for The Sinodun Players in his hometown of Wallingford.

A consummate professional Ed made his fourth appearance for Wizard Theatre as ‘TOAD’ IN 2021 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS , having appeared in his pants as the 'Emperor' in THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, as 'Dragon' in THE RELUCTANT DRA GON and as 'John Dolittle' in our 2019 (pre - lockdown!) tour of THE ADVENTURES OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE. He can regularly be seen delivering ‘On The Right Road’ for us in Manchester and London.

Originally from Guernsey and now living in Croatia, Marcus trained in Drama and Archaeology at Birmingham university. His numerous theatre credits include: ‘Prospero’ in THE TEMPEST, ‘Mercutio’ in ROMEO & JULIET and BUDDY in the West End and on to ur. With the National Theatre he played ‘Asaf’ in WICKED YAAR! As a freelance director he directed ALI BABA AND THE 40 THIEVES and keeping with that theme finished a long season performing for the RSC in ARABIAN NIGHTS in 2012.

Marcus has been involved in Wizard Theatre almost from the beginning and has written, performed and facilitated a number of projects with us in that time. He co-wrote and devised ‘On The Right Road’ and more recently ‘Taking the Lead’, part of the Junior Citizenship Scheme. A very sought after Director too, he splits his time between Birmingham and Croatia.

Iain is a Director and Actor.

Iain’s directing work includes shows at Greenwich Theatre, the Churchill Theatre Bromley, Drama Centre, University of the Arts London and the National Theatre Connections Festival.

As an actor his work includes plays at The Royal Court, Young Vic, The Royal Exchange Manchester and The Arts Theatre. He was nominated for Best Actor in the Manchester Theatre Awards. His film and TV work includes A RATHER ENGLISH MARRIAGE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, CORONATION STREET, DOCTORS, WAR GAME and THE BILL.

For Wizard Theatre he is one of our most experienced team members and an original member of the Power of Drama and Reading teams, so as well as still delivering these projects and our TEACHER TRAINING programme which he helped develop he also helps cast and train new facilitators and members of the team.

Chris has been collaborating with Wizard for over a decade and in that time has worked as an actor & facilitator (kicking things off as ‘Toad' in THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS) and for many years as Director in our collaboration with the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation of Mark Wheeller’s I LOVE YOU MUM, I PROMISE I WON’T DIE.

Chris is an experienced performer and puppeteer with work including DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS (Nicol Productions), IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE (Minor Entertainment), OI FROG AND FRIENDS and puppetry direction for Open Bar Theatre

Princess has been a professional actress for since graduating with a BA degree in Acting for Stage and Screen at The University of West London. She has always had a great passion for performing on stage and, was in the one woman show THE WEDDING SPEECH at The Soho Theatre. Further theatre credits include ROMEO AND JULIET for Open Bar Theatre tour and HOUSE OF SHAME at White Bear Theatre. Princess also has worked on screen and plays the title role ‘Talia’ in award winning series TALIA VERSUS.

Princess has always enjoyed working with children and young people and facilitates workshops for ages 7-15 on Tudor England at a Living history museum in London. Princess joined Wizard in 2024 and has played Jenna in l LOVE YOU MUM – I PROMISE I WON’T DIE 2024 and 2025 tours.

Abigail Walton is a Theatre Maker and Playwright, she graduated with a BA (hons) in Drama and Theatre Arts and an MPhil in Playwriting from The University of Birmingham. Abie has had a varied career in theatre, some highlights include: performing and touring T.I.E shows in Italy, directing shows in Switzerland, directing a youth show at The Royal Albert Hall, performing at The Edinburgh Festival, adapting plays for a UK wide schools tour and most importantly; connecting with people through drama.

As a community theatre artist and writer based in Oxfordshire, Abigail is an alumnus of The Oxford Playhouse's writers' attachment programme. Abie has written plays for various Fringe Festivals and often adapts classic texts for younger audiences. Credits include; Wasted Love (extract) - Burton Taylor Studio (2019), Jekyll and Hyde - Fred Theatre UK Schools Tour (2018), Winners - The Crescent Theatre (2016), Love is a Cat Skin Rug - Edinburgh Fringe (2014). Abie is drawn to working on projects with a strong sense of community and is the Participation Manager at The North Wall, Oxford.

Although extremely busy most of the time, Abi still find time to deliver our Power of Drama programme and a few years back wrote and devised our fantastic ‘Windrush’ project.

Adrian received a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts Management from Leicester Polytechnic and was the Founding Member and the Producer of StopWatch Theatre Company, a national touring Theatre-in-Education company which toured the entire country for almost 30 years and which among many others began the I LOVE YOU MUM, I PROMISE I WON’T DIE tour. He has written and performed in educational plays and workshops on a multitude of topics in schools across the UK. Having originally met Wizard’s Artistic Director in 1996 he agreed to come on board as a consultant to Wizard in the early 2000’s and has delivered and help develop numerous projects for the company, bringing a wealth of educational drama experience.

Oliver is Artistic Director of the international award-winning theatre company Illyria which is over 30 years old. He has directed and co-produced EVERY winter show for Wizard Theatre since they started in 2007. Trained at ALRA, he has appeared on TV and Stage including the West End. Credits include THE BFG, A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, AS YOU LIKE IT, and even a ‘Dalek’ in DR WHO. A veteran Pantomime performer, Oliver is one half of the outrageous ugly sister act LAV AND LOU (winners of the Best Ugly Sisters award at the Great British Pantomime Awards 2017). He has appeared on our screens in a national television ad campaign for smoke alarms, which involved him filming underwater for long periods in the diving tank at Pinewood Studios!

Based now in a beautiful part of Cornwall, when not writing, directing or performing he can often be found walking a pooch on the cliffs.

Trained at Hull University, Emmy’s theatre credits include: ‘Mrs Bennett’ in PRIDE & PREJUDICE, ‘Titania’ in A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM and ‘Lady Macbeth’ in MACBETH. Television appearances include HOLBY CITY, EASTENDERS, THE BILL and for a brief period a couple of SURF commercials as Linda Robson’s hands!!! She was ASM on THE BLUE ROOM directed by Sam Mendes starring Nicole Kidman.

For Wizard she designed the first 5 sets for our winter shows and numerous props and costumes for the message-based workshops and productions. As associate producer she helps with the day-to-day duties of running the company – alongside her main role as principal of Stagecoach Harrow which she has run for almost 20 years and currently has around 250 pupils every Saturday!!!