JOT THEATRE
Creating a space to celebrate female creatives.
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CHAMPIONING THE FEMALE NARRATIVE
Jot Theatre is an all female theatre company formed in 2025 for the development of our first show: Shakespeare’s Guise.
We all met whilst training at Drama Studio London. We all loved collaborating as we have a shared passion for Shakespeare, movement and devising theatre that excites and inspires us. India McNicholas, our Artsistic Director, came up with a 'what-if?': What if Shakespeare was a pseudonym used by a woman, how would that affect his stories and the characters? Jot Theatre was formed, with the aim of creating exciting new work that celebrates female stories and creatives.
Why “Jot”?
Because every creative process begins with a single idea. All it takes is to jot down that first thought, spark of inspiration, or fleeting concept… the starting point from which something extraordinary can grow. So what are you waiting for?
We are always keen to connect and grow our creative network. Through our events and workshops, we strive to build and maintain meaningful relationships with the wonderful people we meet along the way. We truly believe that while our journeys in this industry can be unpredictable and ever-changing, it is a strong and supportive community that makes all the difference.
WHO IS JOT THEATRE?
India McNicholas
Lydia Sadd
- Artistic Director and Founder of Jot Theatre
- Go to coffee order: A basic Cappuccino with oat milk!
- Something that always makes me smile: My sassy dog, Luna.
- I feel the most connected to my body when: I'm boogieing to music.
- Weirdest fear: Spiders in my shoes!
- In my spare time, you will find me: Running, knitting or watching my guilty pleasure... reality TV!
- Co-Director
- Go to coffee order: Iced oat latte.
- Something that always makes me smile: The sun!
- I feel the most connected to my body when: I'm in a movement class with either: no one I know, or everyone I know and love.
- Weirdest fear: Moths!
- In my spare time, you will find me: At the gym, pulling pints or watching TV on the sofa!
Ellie Alcock
- Marketing Manager
- Go to coffee order: Iced black Americano
- Something that always makes me smile: Eating good food and my dog, Bertie, and my crazy little cat, Mika.
- I feel the most connected to my body when: I swim in the cold sea.
- Weirdest fear: Being eaten by a bear!
- In my spare time, you will find me: Lunch with my Mum or playing card games!
LilyRose Wallace
- Go to coffee order: An oat Cappuccino in my keep cup, always!
- Something that always makes me smile: I love the woods!
- I feel the most connected to my body when: After a long sunny hike, my body is tired and refreshed.
- Weirdest fear: My irrational fear of man made objects submerged in water!
- In my spare time, you will find me: In charity shops or cooking yummy vegan food!
Jess Tovell
- Go to coffee order: Decaf iced latte!
- Something that always make me smile: Seeing a cat always makes me smile.
- I feel the most connected to my body when: I am by the sea.
- Weirdest fear: Being stuck in a zipped sleeping bag- I feel like I can't breathe!
- In my spare time, you will find me: Crocheting or doing crossword with a cup of tea and a biscuit!
Eleanor Patel
- Go to coffee order: An oat flat white.
- Something that always makes me smile: Seeing the sun- means it's almost time to swim in the sea!
- I feel the most connected to my body when: I put music on and dance.
- Weirdest fear: The little clumps of oat milk!
- In my spare time, you will find me: Calling my Mum to tell her about my day or reading in a patch of sunshine.
Sophie Banning
- Go to coffee order: Oat Latte.
- Something that always makes me smile: My cat Bella, she is a sassy diva.
- I feel the most connected to my body when: I'm running in the sun listening to K-pop feeling like a badass.
- Weirdest fear: Stripes!
- In my spare time, you will find me: Usually playing Xbox or dancing in my room.