Core Team
Madeline Whitby
Madeline (or Maddy) is a writer, creative, and technician. They are a recent graduate of Sheffield Theatre's Young Company, and now freelance. They handle the majority of technical and stage management requirements for Mudskipper.
A published poet and author, Maddy's work can be found in multiple small presses and they particularly enjoy working in the horror, speculative, and dark comedy genres.
Currently, they are touring with imitating the dog's Frankenstein in the UK and Europe
Julia Finn
Julia is a director, writer, and performer. She has directed three plays - SPIT (2023), a production of Patrick Hamilton's Rope (2022) and her own play Wilted Lavender (2021) alongside other projects such as workshops.
Julia is currently supported by Sheffield Theatre's professional development scheme as a writer. She is particularly interested in authentic transgender representation in theatre through writing and performance.
Grace Cook
Grace is a writer and theatre practitioner. She is a recent graduate of Sheffield Theatres Young Company scheme and works part-time at Nottingham Playhouse as their Participation Projects Coordinator.
Her main interests lie in increasing access to the theatre industry.
Resident Creatives
Practitioners we've worked with before and loved. This is one way we highlight up-and-coming creatives.
Gabriel Mason
Performer, writer and movement director.
Max Hanks
Performer
Caitlin Wood
Performer and director