ARTSHILL
PERFORMERS
Our volunteer performer group, ArtsHill, meet regularly to take part in workshops and master classes as well as performing at creative events including interactive theatre shows, scratch nights, outdoor festivals, parades, and carnivals, as part of B.ARTS and in the city.
If you’d like to be involved, get in touch by clicking the button below or text/call Kath on 07544814720.
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I’m Chloe and I met B-arts in 2015 while studying Fine Art at Staffordshire University. I am an outreach support worker to young people, supporting them in their day-to-day life, education and supporting their wellbeing with art and allotment projects. I am currently working on ideas to creatively deliver in public workshops/craft events using my natural/recycled source art practice processes. I feel that art really helps to support mental health and is a way for people to be expressive of their emotions. This notion flows through anything I prepare to share with others. I have been involved in a number of B-arts projects and enjoy being able to take part in projects with the Artshill Performer's team and seeing the group evolve and develop together
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I’m Tristan and I am an actor and performance maker born and raised in Stoke on Trent. I graduated from Arden School of Theatre with a BA(hons) degree in Theatre and Performance back in 2018. Being part of Artshill Performers since early 2024 has given me the opportunity to get stuck in with local creative community projects, as diverse in nature as the group itself, which celebrate the city, our heritage, and our future. I’m excited to see what is to come, and know it will be a lot of fun, just like all the things I’ve been able to take part in this past year.
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Rachel is a performer and comedian and joined the ArtsHill Volunteer Group after playing the pub landlady in the R&D for Who Is Molly Leigh? in May 2024. Since then Rachel has joined the group at Etruria Canals Festival, Appetite’s Big Feast and for Scratch Night where she performed her own stand-up comedy routine!
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I am Ashley and I am an up and coming inspiring musician composer. I have ten years of experience in music performance, production and promotion. I am deeply passionate about contributing to the music industry. I am eager to collaborate with fellow artist and professionals within the field. I have enjoy performing music, writing lyrics and poetry, acting, composing, recording, mixing, mastering music, live sound engineering, teaching guitar and piano and spoken word performances. With the ArtsHill group I have joined in with Etruria Canals Festival and written original music and poetry for various Scratch Nights. I eagerly anticipate the collaborative creations I can develop in the future.
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My name is Evangeline Grace Cooper I’m am a professional actress and a model, based in Stoke-on-Trent. I graduated from Staffordshire University with Acting and Theatre Arts (BA Hons) in 2019. I have been in the ArtsHill Performers Group since 2020, which was established in lockdown. We have been in various walkabout performances and focus on developing our own characters. Our performances include Tomorrow’s Garden, The Lost Post Office, Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade, Etruria Canals Festival along with many other outdoor performances. Being a part of The ArtsHill Performers Group has helped me to develop my improvisation skills and enabled me to explore character building and writing techniques.
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I’m Adey Bee. I have followed the work of B-arts for many years but in 2022 became a member of the board of trustees. I had taken a break from paid work in 2018 following the diagnosis of a stroke. I rekindled a passion for poetry and writing monologues that I had found so useful as a tool to deal with my teenage angst and feeling like I didn’t quite fit in to the world. This creative process helped me to deal with not just the physical effects of my stroke but also the impact on my mental health. I began to perform spoken word at open mic events and have been a regular performer at the Fringe Tent of Stoke-on-Trent Pride. It was liberating to share the private words of my poetry journal with audiences. Joining the Artshill Performers is the next step in this journey where I hope to develop more performance skills in a safe and supportive environment.
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Hi, I’m Steve Simpson, a foster carer and lifelong Stokie. I joined the group in 2024 during preparations for Imprints- tales from the new wild and was involved in the Scratch night that same year. Very much looking forward to what the future brings.
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The Psyber Giantess (they/she) is a Ugandan-Ghanaian interdisciplinary artist, dance theatre maker, writer, facilitator and filmmaker. Currently based between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham, their work blends performance art and immersive storytelling to explore queerness, neurodivergence, grief and the surreal beauty of being human. They are currently deep in research around dark clown, diasporic dance styles from Africa, Japan and Brazil, and somatic practice.
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Once upon a time in a far-off land (also known as Stoke-on-Trent), a band decided that the world wasn’t dramatic enough. And thus, ArtsHill was born—a theatrical troupe committed to bringing audiences laughter, tears, and the occasional "what just happened?" moment. Although I can't be involved in every show (thanks to juggling two part-time jobs, full-time university studies, and a 3-year-old son who seems to run on limitless energy), my heart is always with the group. Even the two-bus journey to our beloved base at Number 72 can’t dim my enthusiasm.
My theatrical adventure began with B-Arts' Moontophia show, where I had my first acting experience and caught the theatre bug. Since then, the stage has become the most exciting part of my life. I've seen over 15 shows since that fateful start, and somewhere along the way—right around my 34th birthday—I discovered a burning passion for theatre that I never knew I had.
When I’m not on stage or commuting to rehearsals, I’m in the kitchen, combining my love for cooking and storytelling. I invent recipes and craft whimsical fairy tale stories about how each dish was created, often imagining knights, dragons, or witches being involved in the culinary process. It’s my way of keeping life creative and fun, whether in the spotlight or by the stove.
And now, with ArtsHill, I’m living proof that it’s never too late to embrace a bit of drama—on stage or in the kitchen!
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My name is Micheala Cooper. I have experience in acting and voiceover work. I have a BA (hons) from Staffordshire University, am a qualified teacher and studied Art and Design at Carlisle, Cumbria. I have worked with Claybody Theatre and been in Votes for Women and Ladykillers at the New Vic Theatre. I am thrilled to be involved with B-Arts and the Tomorrow’s Garden project.
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I started at B arts in 2014 and I was in The Lost Post Office and many other shows. I have my own puppet theatre company called Performing Peppers. I joined ArtsHill in June 2024 and my first ever show was at Bolton Gate Farm, with ArtsHill as well as the brand new Bolton Gate Performers. I created my own character called Detective Romeo Jones and I created another character called Sergeant Sammy. These characters first appeared in Bolton Gate in the show Imprints: Tales from the New Wild and then also appeared at Scratch Night at B arts in November. I would like to develop the characters further to have their own show. I am looking forward to doing more work with the ArtsHill Performers, I like meeting new friends. I can’t wait to do more walk about performances, more shows and more projects.
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Cynthia is a vibrant, multidisciplinary creative with a deep love for the arts. Whether she’s behind the camera as a videographer or stepping into character on stage, she thrives on storytelling in all its forms. A first-class university graduate, Cynthia brings passion, energy, and creativity to everything she does.
Her journey with Barts began when she performed in The Lost Post Office, which led her to the Artshill group—where she continues to explore her love for acting and play. She believes play is a vital tool for creativity, self-expression, and building connections, allowing people to experiment, take risks, and see the world with fresh eyes.
Actively involved in various groups around Stoke-on-Trent, Cynthia is always ready to jump into new creative projects. She brings fun, passion, and a collaborative spirit wherever she goes, constantly seeking ways to inspire and uplift those around her.