Eight years ago, back in 2018, ‘Detritus of the Deep’ was originally a small commission for Cork’s Pitch’d Circus Festival. The stilt walking king of the deep was made from ocean rubbish, but also from tireless late-nights costume making, after the kids have gone to bed, and from family adventures, beach combing for materials. Inspired by Poseidon from Greek myths and legends, the unspoken end product has a soundscape with ocean sounds, whale song, and scientists talking about the importance...

Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms and an important part of our companies roots and culture.

As a creative woman, making work in Cornwall can be challenging. I've been co directing performance company Hotch Potch for over ten...