OUR TEAM

SBC Theatre is a group of creative professionals and artists committed to making work with and for people seeking sanctuary in the uk and internationally.

Want to get to know us more? Read our personal bios below or find us on your favourite social channel and say hello. We love a good chat!

Core Team

  • Rosie Macpherson

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

    I am a founding member and Artistic Director of SBC. I lead on SBC’s day-to-day activity, direction and ensure we are always best placed to serve our communities. I’m a writer with a passion for politics and for me this job is all about creating platforms for different people across the country to say what’s on their mind.

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  • FIRAS CHIHI

    COMMUNITY DIRECTOR

    I started my SBC journey in 2019 as a participant, Interpreter and Advisor. In 2021 I took on my first performance role, in Hidden Winter, as English and Arabic Narrator and joined the company as an Associate. I became the Community Director for Stand & Be Counted in 2022.

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  • Smart Banda

    DIGITAL DIRECTOR

    As a skilled creative with seven years of experience in the creative industry, I specialise in managing digital campaigns and platforms. I work with stakeholders, creative and development teams to deliver digital experiences, websites, and tailored content to promote events and exciting initiatives.

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  • John Tomlinson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    I am a founding member and executive director of SBC. I manage the strategic relationships with partners and stakeholders. I believe that the arts have the power to make real social change.

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 Associate ARTISTS

trustees

 Inderjit Bhogal

Reem Doukmak

Trevor MacFarlane

Rose McCarthy

Emily Nthsangase

Esther Richardson

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OUR STORY

Stand and Be Counted make campaign theatre with a proud record for welcoming new audiences to the theatre. Our work is adventurous and highly political, merging lived experience with new ideas. We believe that theatre is a vital tool in the pursuit of positive social change and justice. Art is activism and by changing hearts and minds we will change policy.