Circle & Star is run by The Circle and Star Theatre, a charitable incorporated organisation governed by its own board of trustees, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as charity no. 1220419. Its purpose is to advance the arts for the public: to produce new work, and to give emerging artists, writers and performers a room in which to make and show theirs.
General Manager · on behalf of the trustees
Carri Hecks
Carri runs the theatre day to day on behalf of the trustees, and leads its search for work: the visiting companies, hires and new pieces that fill the room.
Bringing work to the room
- Proposals from artists, companies and producers
- Hires: evening performances, daytime and filming
- Every agreement, from first conversation to signature
Running the theatre
- The diary, front of house and every night in the room
- Access and concession enquiries
- Administration and finance, reporting to the trustees
What the charity looks for
Every proposal, whether the theatre's own work, a visiting company or a hire, is weighed against the same written Programming and Artistic Merit Policy:
- The quality of the writing or composition
- The craft of the performers
- Originality
- The seriousness of the subject
- Whether the work would otherwise be seen at this scale
Work that doesn't fit is declined, whatever fee is offered. To propose something, write to Carri at [email protected].
The in-house production company · Circle & Star × Wonder Room — [email protected]
Wonder Room, formed by the theatre's co-founders, makes and produces work for the room. It presents its productions as a visiting producer, on the same terms as any other company, and neither co-founder takes part in the charity's decisions about them.
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Co-founder · Artistic Director
Steve Furst
A performer, writer and comedian whose career spans television, film and live entertainment. From Little Britain to his cabaret alter ego Lenny Beige, he has spent decades bringing laughter, wit and heart to audiences everywhere. At Circle & Star, Steve shapes a programme that celebrates humour, humanity and connection — crafting experiences that are alive, unrepeatable and full of warmth.
Part of the Wonder Room production team · [email protected]
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Co-founder · Creative Director & Producer
Justin Bovington
A designer, producer and innovator in narrative design whose work over three decades bridges technology, immersive media and performance — from founding Rivers Run Red, which led the first wave of brands into virtual worlds, to early experiential storytelling for Disney. Justin is the champion and creator of the Circle & Star brand and look — its design, its identity, its feel — designs how each evening tells its story, and produces the performances at its heart.
Part of the Wonder Room production team · [email protected]
