Meet The Team
The Creatives
Meg Bowron
Meg Bowron is a director and creative powerhouse at Choir Boys, with extensive experience in theatre, film, and design. Her diverse projects include directing the Manchester Revue's fast-paced sketch show Lonely Hearts, to the intimate family drama Bad Traffic. She has worked on short films, including documentaries for Manchester Museum and charity Ablaze. Meg is also a talented designer, creating the set for Bad Traffic, which included murals, miniatures, and the set for The Rug of Identity. She’s also the creative force behind the visual elements of An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo, and is known for pushing boundaries in theatre and design.
Meg Bowron is a director and creative powerhouse at Choir Boys, with extensive experience in theatre, film, and design. Her diverse projects include directing the Manchester Revue's fast-paced sketch show Lonely Hearts, to the intimate family drama Bad Traffic. She has worked on short films, including documentaries for Manchester Museum and charity Ablaze. Meg is also a talented designer, creating the set for Bad Traffic, which included murals, miniatures, and the set for The Rug of Identity. She’s also the creative force behind the visual elements of An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo, and is known for pushing boundaries in theatre and design.
Meg Bowron is a director and creative powerhouse at Choir Boys, with extensive experience in theatre, film, and design. Her diverse projects include directing the Manchester Revue's fast-paced sketch show Lonely Hearts, to the intimate family drama Bad Traffic. She has worked on short films, including documentaries for Manchester Museum and charity Ablaze. Meg is also a talented designer, creating the set for Bad Traffic, which included murals, miniatures, and the set for The Rug of Identity. She’s also the creative force behind the visual elements of An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo, and is known for pushing boundaries in theatre and design.
Meg Bowron is a director and creative powerhouse at Choir Boys, with extensive experience in theatre, film, and design. Her diverse projects include directing the Manchester Revue's fast-paced sketch show Lonely Hearts, to the intimate family drama Bad Traffic. She has worked on short films, including documentaries for Manchester Museum and charity Ablaze. Meg is also a talented designer, creating the set for Bad Traffic, which included murals, miniatures, and the set for The Rug of Identity. She’s also the creative force behind the visual elements of An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo, and is known for pushing boundaries in theatre and design.
Lizzie Hawke
Lizzie Hawke is the producer and logistical backbone of Choir Boys, bringing her warmth and personable nature to every project. Whilst serving as president of the Drama Society at the University of Manchester, she was able to hone valuable skills in theatre management and product. A seasoned regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, Lizzie blends creativity with organisation, as demonstrated in her first year producing An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. As the company’s administrative lead, she keeps everything running smoothly and is key in marketing and promotion, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for both artists and audiences.
Lizzie Hawke is the producer and logistical backbone of Choir Boys, bringing her warmth and personable nature to every project. Whilst serving as president of the Drama Society at the University of Manchester, she was able to hone valuable skills in theatre management and product. A seasoned regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, Lizzie blends creativity with organisation, as demonstrated in her first year producing An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. As the company’s administrative lead, she keeps everything running smoothly and is key in marketing and promotion, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for both artists and audiences.
Lizzie Hawke
Lizzie Hawke is the producer and logistical backbone of Choir Boys, bringing her warmth and personable nature to every project. Whilst serving as president of the Drama Society at the University of Manchester, she was able to hone valuable skills in theatre management and product. A seasoned regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, Lizzie blends creativity with organisation, as demonstrated in her first year producing An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. As the company’s administrative lead, she keeps everything running smoothly and is key in marketing and promotion, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for both artists and audiences.
Josh Stainer
Josh Stainer is a director, writer, and producer based in Manchester, and a key artistic force behind Choir Boys. With experience in film and theatre, Josh creates stories that challenge audiences' imaginations, from the intimate Bad Traffic to the witty An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. His work explores identity and human relationships, often pushing theatrical boundaries, with a focus on socio-political themes like gender and sexuality. In addition to his directing role, Josh has produced charity events and community-led poetry showcases alongside Hedge Maze Theatre.
Josh Stainer is a director, writer, and producer based in Manchester, and a key artistic force behind Choir Boys. With experience in film and theatre, Josh creates stories that challenge audiences' imaginations, from the intimate Bad Traffic to the witty An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. His work explores identity and human relationships, often pushing theatrical boundaries, with a focus on socio-political themes like gender and sexuality. In addition to his directing role, Josh has produced charity events and community-led poetry showcases alongside Hedge Maze Theatre.
Josh Stainer is a director, writer, and producer based in Manchester, and a key artistic force behind Choir Boys. With experience in film and theatre, Josh creates stories that challenge audiences' imaginations, from the intimate Bad Traffic to the witty An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. His work explores identity and human relationships, often pushing theatrical boundaries, with a focus on socio-political themes like gender and sexuality. In addition to his directing role, Josh has produced charity events and community-led poetry showcases alongside Hedge Maze Theatre.
Meg Bowron is a director and creative powerhouse at Choir Boys, with extensive experience in theatre, film, and design. Her diverse projects include directing the Manchester Revue's fast-paced sketch show Lonely Hearts, to the intimate family drama Bad Traffic. She has worked on short films, including documentaries for Manchester Museum and charity Ablaze. Meg is also a talented designer, creating the set for Bad Traffic, which included murals, miniatures, and the set for The Rug of Identity. She’s also the creative force behind the visual elements of An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo, and is known for pushing boundaries in theatre and design.
Lizzie Hawke
Lizzie Hawke is the producer and logistical backbone of Choir Boys, bringing her warmth and personable nature to every project. Whilst serving as president of the Drama Society at the University of Manchester, she was able to hone valuable skills in theatre management and product. A seasoned regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, Lizzie blends creativity with organisation, as demonstrated in her first year producing An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. As the company’s administrative lead, she keeps everything running smoothly and is key in marketing and promotion, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for both artists and audiences.
Lizzie Hawke is the producer and logistical backbone of Choir Boys, bringing her warmth and personable nature to every project. Whilst serving as president of the Drama Society at the University of Manchester, she was able to hone valuable skills in theatre management and product. A seasoned regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, Lizzie blends creativity with organisation, as demonstrated in her first year producing An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo. As the company’s administrative lead, she keeps everything running smoothly and is key in marketing and promotion, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for both artists and audiences.
The Actors
Harvey Weed
Harvey is an actor based in Manchester. He recently made his professional theatre debut in Beauty and the Beast, touring the North with West End In Schools. With a strong interest in new writing, he was especially excited to join the Choir Boy Productions family and collaborate on a fresh, dynamic piece of theatre. Previous stage work includes Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play (Matt/Homer), Twelfth Night (Fabian/Curio), and multi-rolling in The Laramie Project, which was a highlight of his training. Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time is an exciting step, and he can’t cannot wait to share this piece with new audiences.
Ned Blackburn
Ned is currently in his final year studying Drama at Manchester University and currently at the helm of the UoM Drama Society learning on the job about how to lead a theatre company. Ned’s first dose of professional theatre was training on the Old Vic Theatre Makers course in 2021. He is a rounded theatre maker with a passion for acting, writing and producing. This year is Ned’s third trip to the fringe, having previously produced The Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club and Look What We’ve Done. Boarding School Homo is his playwriting debut, it’s based on elements of his life and combines his love of comedy and drama, he could not be more excited to present it to more audiences this year.
Ned is currently in his final year studying Drama at Manchester University and currently at the helm of the UoM Drama Society learning on the job about how to lead a theatre company. Ned’s first dose of professional theatre was training on the Old Vic Theatre Makers course in 2021. He is a rounded theatre maker with a passion for acting, writing and producing. This year is Ned’s third trip to the fringe, having previously produced The Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club and Look What We’ve Done. Boarding School Homo is his playwriting debut, it’s based on elements of his life and combines his love of comedy and drama, he could not be more excited to present it to more audiences this year.
Ned is currently in his final year studying Drama at Manchester University and currently at the helm of the UoM Drama Society learning on the job about how to lead a theatre company. Ned’s first dose of professional theatre was training on the Old Vic Theatre Makers course in 2021. He is a rounded theatre maker with a passion for acting, writing and producing. This year is Ned’s third trip to the fringe, having previously produced The Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club and Look What We’ve Done. Boarding School Homo is his playwriting debut, it’s based on elements of his life and combines his love of comedy and drama, he could not be more excited to present it to more audiences this year.
Ned is currently in his final year studying Drama at Manchester University and currently at the helm of the UoM Drama Society learning on the job about how to lead a theatre company. Ned’s first dose of professional theatre was training on the Old Vic Theatre Makers course in 2021. He is a rounded theatre maker with a passion for acting, writing and producing. This year is Ned’s third trip to the fringe, having previously produced The Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club and Look What We’ve Done. Boarding School Homo is his playwriting debut, it’s based on elements of his life and combines his love of comedy and drama, he could not be more excited to present it to more audiences this year.
Harvey Weed
Harvey is an actor based in Manchester. He recently made his professional theatre debut in Beauty and the Beast, touring the North with West End In Schools. With a strong interest in new writing, he was especially excited to join the Choir Boy Productions family and collaborate on a fresh, dynamic piece of theatre. Previous stage work includes Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play (Matt/Homer), Twelfth Night (Fabian/Curio), and multi-rolling in The Laramie Project, which was a highlight of his training. Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time is an exciting step, and he can’t cannot wait to share this piece with new audiences.
Harvey is an actor based in Manchester. He recently made his professional theatre debut in Beauty and the Beast, touring the North with West End In Schools. With a strong interest in new writing, he was especially excited to join the Choir Boy Productions family and collaborate on a fresh, dynamic piece of theatre. Previous stage work includes Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play (Matt/Homer), Twelfth Night (Fabian/Curio), and multi-rolling in The Laramie Project, which was a highlight of his training. Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time is an exciting step, and he can’t cannot wait to share this piece with new audiences.
