Meet The 25/5 Team
The 25/5 Project was made possible by a dedicated core team, whose care, creativity, and commitment carried the project from its first ideas through to its final moments. Alongside them, we were incredibly lucky to work with a fantastic group of heritage volunteers from Burnby Hall Gardens, whose knowledge, generosity, and enthusiasm helped shape the heart of the project. Thank you to Peter, Ian, Daphne, Geoff, Debra, Ruth, Trish, Jem, Jennifer, and Emily.
We were also supported by the wonderful Wolds Wonders volunteer team, whose energy, warmth, and joy brought so much life to the work. Thank you to Jeanette, Jenny, Judith, Kay, Patrick, Pauline, Ross, and Zöe.
Behind the scenes, the project was held up by many more brilliant volunteers, helpers, and contributors, each playing their part in ways big and small. The 25/5 Project truly belonged to everyone involved, and we are deeply grateful to all who gave their time, skills, stories, and support.
Project Manager and Wolds Wonders Director
Becky Lennon
Becky was often working out logistics, timelines, and venues, while also leading the Wolds Wonders engagement across the project in her role as Project Director. Alongside this, she ran the craft group and supported community outreach, helping to welcome people into the project and make space for everyone to take part.
Company Director, Scriptwriter and Youth Theatre Director
Jules Risingham
You would have found Jules supporting staff and volunteers, managing safeguarding and wellbeing, and leading Thunk-It Youth Theatre’s performance creation. She was also writing the performance, so you would have seen her researching the Burnby Hall history alongside the amazing heritage volunteers.
Composer
Joe Allen
You would have found Joe behind an instrument or at a computer, creating magical music for the show. You might also have seen Joe working closely with the performance groups, helping them practise and bring the songs to life.
Marketing Assistant
Maisie Bolt
Maisie is usually snapping pictures, editing social media posts, and sending out press releases, helping to share the life of the project far beyond the room.
Assistant Facilitator
Em Sylvia
You would have found Em supporting Wolds Wonders and Youth Theatre as they rehearsed for the production, offering encouragement and helping everything come together.
Photographer and Videographer
Jessica Jenyns
Jessica can be found behind the camera, documenting workshops, rehearsals, and events across the project. Jessica is Thunk-It’s in-house photographer extraordinaire, capturing the spirit, joy, and detail of the work as it unfolded.
Evaluator
Sam McKay
Sam spends his time documenting and evaluating projects, gathering statistics and plenty of feedback quotes to help tell the story of our 25/5 project's impact.
Youth Theatre Assistant
Izzy Craggs
Izzy is our Youth Theatre Assistant, supporting the 5–8s and 8–11s sessions with enthusiasm, care, and creativity, helping young performers feel confident, supported, and ready to play.
25/5 Project Documentary
Members of the 25/5 team with Jo the Makaton tutor for an introduction to Makaton Training Session!
