Who we are

The River People are an Associate company of The Point Theatre

Ed Wren: Director

Ed graduated from Winchester University in 2006 and formed the company with Claire Harvey after they met at university. Ed has a passion for directing and writing, and 'does the words' for all of The River People productions.

Ed loves zombies and hopes to one day write a zombie book.

Claire Harvey: Director

Claire graduated from Winchester University in 2004 and has always had a passion for design and puppetry, so these are the elements she introduced into the company when she met Ed at University. A jack of all trades and master of none Claire has undertaken many different types of arty jobs, acting, singing, dancing, workshop facilitating, and although appears onstage in River People shows, she much prefers to be involved in the creation of theatre, the getting covered in paint, cutting wood, and working things out stages of production.

Performers

Joseph Bone

Joe began working with The River People on the second casting of 'The Ordinaries in an awkward silence' after meeting Ed at University. Joe, Ed and 3 others from Winchester University had formed a comedy group called 'Comealong Comedy', and after working together on this for some time Joe was asked to take the part of Father in 'The Ordinaries'. Following the success of the show, Joe then went on to take the role of Rottenpockets in 'Lilly through the dark'. During his time working with The River People Joe has been developing his portfolio with one man shows, 'Radio' by Al Smith and 'Bane' written and directed by Joe which, won best solo show at the Brighton fringe and got him nominated for best solo performance at The Stage Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009.

Clare Pointing

Clare graduated from Winchester University in 2006 after studying drama, soon after the degree was over Clare worked with The River People on 'BigaDig Dump' then on to their first toured piece 'The Ordinaries in an awkward silence' for which she played the part of Sarah. Clare continues her work with the company on 'Lilly through the dark' as a puppeteer and performer, playing the part of Mother Moon.

Clare is also co founder of Middle Man, a new writing theatre company and thier first show 'The Head of the Fork' was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 09.