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Sonny Nwachukwu

Sonny Nwachukwu is a published writer, director, choreographer and performer based in Peterborough. His work is multi-disciplinary spanning across writing, poetry, dance, theatre and anything that lies beyond. His work primarily focuses on the African and Caribbean Diaspora. 

Sonny is a storyteller that incorporates dance and literature making his work relevant, unique, vibrant and thought-provoking. His academic background in Psychology informs much of his work and he is keen to tackle issues seen as taboo or ‘different'. 

Sonny received his dance training from authentic West African and dancehall teachers. He has performed with numerous Afrobeats and dancehall artists working across the UK and has performed at venues including Sadler’s Wells and the SSE Wembley stadium.

In 2019 Sonny was awarded an Unlimited and Spirit of 2012 commission, to create his first full-length work entitled Circles, A choreopoem. Other current works and projects include Triple Threat (2019) at Poplar Union, Saturn Returns (2022) for Unlimited Festival, Southbank Centre, (Re)Union (2021) as part of Browntown Abbey at Battersea Arts Centre and new work in progress, Eve and Cain (2023).

Charley Genever

Charley Genever is an LGBTQIA+ poet and creative producer. Living and working from Peterborough, she is a former Peterborough Poet Laureate, vice chair of the Syntax Poetry collective, and produced ‘Freak Speak’, rated as one of the UK's best Poetry & Spoken Word nights by Picador. She has worked with a variety of arts organisations across the country, including Tate Britain, The Poetry Society, Apples and Snakes, and The Mighty Creatives. 

In her personal practice she often explores topics of censorship, intimacy, and vulnerability. Her work also explores unconventional methods of presentation - from a poetry suit to cut-up stop motion videos to collaboration with dancers. Her debut collection, 'Unsexed' was published in 2017 by BX3.

Currently co-hosting a new poetry podcast called ‘We, The Poets’ alongside Mark Grist and Keely Mills, available from May 2024.