Click on the team member to find out more about them and the role they play at Bonanza Creative

"The Maestro"
Emmi founded Bonanza Creative in 2013 to turn her passion for creative learning into a dynamic reality. With 20 years in theatre, film, education, and training, she skilfully orchestrates writing, directing, and facilitating to bring multidisciplinary artists together. Emmi is the visionary behind every creative masterpiece at Bonanza.
Emmi founded Bonanza Creative in 2013 to turn her passion for creative learning into a dynamic reality. With 20 years in theatre, film, education, and training, she skilfully orchestrates writing, directing, and facilitating to bring multidisciplinary artists together. Emmi is the visionary behind every creative masterpiece at Bonanza.

"The Mastermind"
Tom is the mastermind who keeps Bonanza Creative ticking like clockwork. With vast operations experience, he expertly manages teams, builds efficient processes, and trains our crew. Tom ensures our creative education packages are delivered seamlessly, supports new projects, and drives our sustainable growth.
Tom is the mastermind who keeps Bonanza Creative ticking like clockwork. With vast operations experience, he expertly manages teams, builds efficient processes, and trains our crew. Tom ensures our creative education packages are delivered seamlessly, supports new projects, and drives our sustainable growth.

"The Quality Guardian"
Cheryl is the guardian of quality at Bonanza, overseeing training and delivery of workshops with wisdom and precision. Armed with a BA Hons in Arts Practice and Cultural Policy and a PGCert in Social Work, she ensures our arts facilitators maintain top-notch standards. Cheryl nurtures new work and keeps our commitment to safeguarding rock-solid.
Cheryl is the guardian of quality at Bonanza, overseeing training and delivery of workshops with wisdom and precision. Armed with a BA Hons in Arts Practice and Cultural Policy and a PGCert in Social Work, she ensures our arts facilitators maintain top-notch standards. Cheryl nurtures new work and keeps our commitment to safeguarding rock-solid.

"The Dynamo”
Nathan is the whiz kid behind Bonanza’s marketing magic. He amplifies our brand, drives school engagement, and crafts campaigns that stand out. With his creative communication skills and innovative ideas, Nathan keeps Bonanza’s presence vibrant and buzzing.
Nathan is the whiz kid behind Bonanza’s marketing magic. He amplifies our brand, drives school engagement, and crafts campaigns that stand out. With his creative communication skills and innovative ideas, Nathan keeps Bonanza’s presence vibrant and buzzing.

"The Organiser"
Katy is our go-to organizer, managing office administration with flair. She liaises with clients and arts workers, ensuring we deliver exceptional service. As Senior School Booking Manager, Katy coordinates plans and logistics to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Katy is our go-to organizer, managing office administration with flair. She liaises with clients and arts workers, ensuring we deliver exceptional service. As Senior School Booking Manager, Katy coordinates plans and logistics to make sure everything runs smoothly.

"The Connector"
Marie is the connector who brings our free Primary School Workshops to life. She uses her stellar interpersonal skills to manage bookings, respond to inquiries, and deliver outstanding customer service. Marie makes sure our workshops reach the right people.
Marie is the connector who brings our free Primary School Workshops to life. She uses her stellar interpersonal skills to manage bookings, respond to inquiries, and deliver outstanding customer service. Marie makes sure our workshops reach the right people.

"The Communicator"
Lauren is our ace communicator, reaching out to primary schools and educators about our workshops. She explains their benefits with ease and maintains detailed records. Lauren’s excellent communication and administrative skills build strong relationships with potential participants.
Lauren is our ace communicator, reaching out to primary schools and educators about our workshops. She explains their benefits with ease and maintains detailed records. Lauren’s excellent communication and administrative skills build strong relationships with potential participants.

"The Dispatcher"
John ensures that educational activity packs and promotional items for our Safety Seymour and CO Crew classes are delivered to schools on time. His role is crucial for the smooth operation of our educational initiatives.
John ensures that educational activity packs and promotional items for our Safety Seymour and CO Crew classes are delivered to schools on time. His role is crucial for the smooth operation of our educational initiatives.

"The Numbers Ninja"
David is the number ninja who keeps our finances in check. With his keen eye for detail and financial expertise, he ensures our budget is balanced and our resources are efficiently managed.
David is the number ninja who keeps our finances in check. With his keen eye for detail and financial expertise, he ensures our budget is balanced and our resources are efficiently managed.

"The Director"
Photography / Editor / Post Production
Jonathan is the director behind the lens, with over 20 years of experience in filming and editing. Specializing in live-action events, his theatre background and BA in Drama help him capture the perfect shot every time. Jonathan brings a cinematic touch to all our projects.
Photography / Editor / Post Production
Jonathan is the director behind the lens, with over 20 years of experience in filming and editing. Specializing in live-action events, his theatre background and BA in Drama help him capture the perfect shot every time. Jonathan brings a cinematic touch to all our projects.

"The Creator"
Peter is the creator with a flair for visual arts, from painting to puppet making. For over 39 years, he has worked on diverse arts projects, collaborating with people of all ages. Peter’s creativity brings art to life for those who might not otherwise engage in it.
Peter is the creator with a flair for visual arts, from painting to puppet making. For over 39 years, he has worked on diverse arts projects, collaborating with people of all ages. Peter’s creativity brings art to life for those who might not otherwise engage in it.

"The Chief Cheerleader"
Basil is our furry cheerleader, boosting office morale and managing the snack stash. With his wagging tail and cheerful bark, he keeps our spirits high and our snack supply in check.
Basil is our furry cheerleader, boosting office morale and managing the snack stash. With his wagging tail and cheerful bark, he keeps our spirits high and our snack supply in check.