Sho was actively involved in the performing arts in Japan as a child, performing in various children’s television and film productions as well as on stage with ‘Les Miserables’ directed by John Caird and ‘Waiting for Godot’ directed by the late Yukio Ninagawa. He moved to UK in 1995 and graduated from London School of Economics and Political Science in 2005 with a degree in Philosophy and Social Psychology. His studies gave him a theoretical understanding of how discrimination and segregation come about in social settings. After graduation, Sho worked at Arts Council England, South East and joined Stopgap Dance Company in 2008. Sho managed Stopgap’s outreach and dance development projects, as well as tours of indoor and outdoor productions in the UK and abroad. Sho is currently a trustee of the dance education board ISTD, Play to the Crowd (umbrella organisation for Winchester Theatre Royal, Hat Fair and Playmakers) and a member of the South East Area Council for Arts Council England.
David joined the OutdoorArtsUK Team in April 2022. Having previously worked in the outdoor arts sector in Dorset, his home county, on Inside Out Dorset and other projects. He also co-runs Pests Production, a South West based organisation that produces live events across genre for emerging artists. He is also on the board of Arts by the Sea Festival.
Phoebe previously worked as the Marketing & Events Manager in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria and has experience promoting and organising community events. She also works for Rag Tag Arts & Community Scrapstore in Cumbria, running craft workshops at festivals and supporting their Rag & Tag Roadshow tour. Phoebe’s approach to marketing focuses on simple, clear and easy to understand communication – it’s much easier than you think! She also does freelance marketing for various projects. Her own artistic practice is visual art, installation, public art & community workshops – but she’s always up for trying something new!
