Restoke

Restoke is an arts organisation who put the people of Stoke-on-Trent at the heart of artistic adventures.

We produce performances in surprising locations – from pottery factories to disused chapels, from swimming pools to a working mens club…

We work with people of Stoke and professional artists in dance, music and spoken-word to co-create our performances and programmes, driven by the stories, talents and commitment of those who take part.

Restoke is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and not-for-profit arts organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent.

;

RESTOKE Core Team

Clare Reynolds – Co-artistic Director

Clare trained at Trinity-Laban in Dance Theatre and also holds an MA in Community & Participatory Arts. As an independent dance artist Clare created, delivered & performed dance in a wide range of community settings and with people of all ages and experience levels.
Clare co-founded Restoke in 2009. As well as choreographing & directing our shows Clare leads the participatory aspects of the work and travels around the UK sharing our learning.

Sarah Nadin – Marketing Manager

Sarah hails from a visual arts background, training as a graphic designer before developing a career in public art and creative consultation with Winstanley-Nadin, working with a range of communities and clients across the UK and abroad. Sarah is now marketing manager for Middleport Pottery alongside her work with Restoke.
Sarah co-founded Restoke in 2009 and is responsible for marketing, branding, website, PR & attracting sponsorship.

Paul Rogerson – Co-artistic Director

Paul has a background in music production, composition and community music delivery, working with institutions including Town Hall/Symphony Hall Birmingham and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Paul composes music for film, animation, theatre and dance as well as being inventor of interactive musical instrument Khoros.
Paul co-founded Restoke in 2009. As well as composing for an directing our shows Paul’s expertise are in technical production & finances!

Sarah Richardson – Projects Manager

Sarah trained as a contemporary dancer at Trinity-Laban before shifting into theatre and joining the New Vic Theatre’s education team in 2005 as Education Theatre Practitioner. She has extensive experience of managing and delivering participatory projects. Sarah also produces her own work as an independent theatre-maker, the focus of which is always to create opportunities that enable everyone to access the arts.
Sarah joined the Restoke team in 2017, her roles include strategic management, fundraising & coordination.