Who We Are

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  Giles Shenton has a long & successful track record of theatre production and has 

worked as a producer with 

Kick In The Head Theatre Productions 

Theatre2u and for himself with GSP.

He is also a highly acclaimed actor and has most recently been in the national touring productions of Old Herbaceous, 

Three Men in a Boat, Fagin?, 

Much Ado About Falstaff and 

The Haunted House.

He is also an accomplished director with productions such as Barnum (in the Big Top), Little Shop of Horrors & 

The Haunted House to his name. 

He is an innovator in touring small-scale theatre productions to local theatres, arts centres, and village halls. He has extensive knowledge of this market and currently has 27 different shows touring at over 150 venues across the UK with GSP. He has also worked extensively with various rural touring organisations throughout the country.

In addition to touring theatre, he represents artists in contract negotiations, programmes live performances for other venues, operates a design service for marketing products, and offers website creation and management services. 

Giles’ previous experience includes working in the West End in theatre production and backstage, programming and contracting productions for a theatre venue in Surrey, and holding managerial roles in private companies and the Civil Service. 

 Rosie Pickering is a children's author, drama workshop facilitator, and actress based in Warwickshire, UK. She created and self-published her first book, 'The Socktopus,' and founded Little Pixie Publishing during the lockdown in 2020. Rosie conducts drama workshops for people of all ages and abilities throughout the Midlands. She also has extensive experience in the events industry, most recently working on award ceremonies and conferences. Additionally, she is highly skilled in social media and marketing.  

 Lawrence Prestidge is an accomplished actor, writer, children’s author, podcaster, teacher and  theatre producer, with a diverse and vibrant career across the UK’s creative landscape.   He is also the creator and host of the podcast The Shapes of Stories, where he has interviewed  some of the UK’s most recognisable figures including Gary Lineker, Alastair Campbell, Ann  Widdecombe, Rob Rinder, Eddie Izzard, and Ellie Simmonds, to name just a few. Firmly rooted in the Stratford-upon-Avon community, Lawrence is deeply involved with organisations such as the ILEAP Charity, supporting individuals with additional needs, and  Avon Support, contributing to local outreach initiatives. His work has also brought him into collaboration with The Roald Dahl Estate and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity,  continuing his dedication to enriching young lives through creativity. He also teaches  performing arts to local children at the Stratford-upon-Avon High School.  Previously, Lawrence served as Duty Manager at the Stratford Play House, where he further  demonstrated his leadership and commitment to accessible, community-focused theatre.