This Way Up Productions

ABOUT US

This Way Up Productions is a Not-For-Profit organisation that produces and promotes original independent film, radio and theatre across the UK. We believe the best way to support creativity is by uniting artists at every level and we're dedicated to bringing together like-minded individuals and organisations in order to foster a stronger artistic community.

To that end, we work with both local and national artists and writers to develop new and original projects that utilise the talents of our members and provide a professional, supportive environment in which to learn and apply new skills. We also pledge to promote the productions we take on to as wide an audience as possible including submitting them to festivals and entering them into competitions.

If you have any questions or would like to join us or offer your services, please email:
contact@twuproductions.co.uk

OUR TEAM

Marcos Avlonitis

Co-Director, Web Manager

Marcos Avlonitis studied Creative Writing at Bretton Hall and has spent the years since writing scripts and building websites. Recently, Marcos has had three short stories published in "Beyond The Plain" and is putting his final touches to a new radio series.

In his spare time he contemplates plans for world domination...

Steve Brennan

Co-Director, Treasurer, Publicity Manager

Steve Brennan trained at Bretton Hall, graduating in 2007.

Credits include Don John (Much Ado About Nothing), Ralph (Bouncers) and The Busker (Aristophanes’ Wealth). Previous work includes; Matt Frost (How to Lose an Election), Count Blackbeak (Sir Enterprise Burlington’s Journey to the Surface of the Earth) and multiple roles in Overheard by Mark Love.

Outside of Hitch, Stephen has been enjoying the rigours of the pantomime season and has most recently been touring in the critically acclaimed Demeter.

Robert Pashley

Co-Director, Equipment Manager

Robert Pashley was born in South Yorkshire and graduated in 2007 from Bretton Hall College (University of Leeds), where he trained in Acting, then in Writing for Performance and Publication.

Since graduation Robert has produced and acted in four of his own productions and has had some of his work developed by the BBC Writer’s Room. Hitch marks Robert’s return to the stage after spending time writing and producing audio drama.

Despite working tirelessly in performing and creative arts for over six years, Robert maintains that this career choice was accidental.

Samuel Payne

Co-Director, Executive Secretary

Samuel Payne grew up in Jersey. He graduated in English Literature, followed by Writing for Performance & Publication, at the University of Leeds.

He has since copy-edited the novel Star – Psi Cassiopeia for Black Coat Press, published short stories in the Shadowmen anthologies and written the short films Midway State and The Long Weekend. Plays include Ghostwriter and The Man with the Plastic Heart, latterly developed by the BBC Writer’s Room. He has also contributed to the Doctor Who DVD range of extras, researched for Reeltime Pictures and written articles for SF & Fantasy Modeller Magazine.

Steven Rowley

Co-Director, Publicity Manager

Steven Rowley graduated from Huddersfield University in 2002, and has since been active in many areas of performance including TIE, stage management and audio drama.

He has recently completed an MA in Creative Writing. He has served as actor, writer and producer for stage shows such as How to Lose an Election and Sir Enterprise Burlington’s Journey to the Surface of the Earth, and the short film Closed Doors, amongst others.

Additionally, Steven worked with Sheffield University’s suTCo on their production of Howard Barker’s The Castle, as part of an international festival celebrating the playwright in 2009.