JO BYRON
Assorted Producing Projects (Photos: Nick Spratling/Mike Brumby)
"Jo is a bit invincible. She’s got a supportive hand on everything and encourages you as an artist to be bold and adventurous. She brings the team together and alleviates any worries with her refusal to fear creative risks."
- Leanda Mochrie, Actor
Jo (she/they) is a queer, neurodivergent events producer and creative based in the South West. Jo studied a Creative Producing Postgraduate at Bath Spa University, BA (Hons) Drama with Creative Writing at University of the West of England as well as BTech Music Technology at GlosCol. They founded Collaborative Performance Collective Up The Ante, and are Associate Producer for both Black and White Theatre and Bath Spa Productions.
Jo worked as Events Officer for Bristol City Council supporting the delivery of city-wide cultural activities and events (including the Bristol Harbour Festival, Bristol Great Run, and contributing towards the Cultural Investment Programme). Jo is currently working with support from Immersive Arts UK (in partnership with Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, UWE Bristol, Wales Millennium Centre, and more), to develop Immersive and Performance work exploring new creative technologies. They are most excited by bold creative risks, contemporary physical theatre and collaborative devised performance.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Jo on numerous projects. Jo is such an inspiring person to work with. Her drive and enthusiasm for her work make her a wonderful producer."
- Lucy Hannam, Vocal Coach
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"Jo has been an absolute gem to work with, and I couldn't have asked for more. She used her wide range of talents, experience and contacts to provide each member of the company what they needed to put on a great show. I hope to work with her again in the future!"
- Alison Green, Sound Designer
Additional:
Jo has experience in Arts Administraton for Queer Space Bristol, Bristol Academy of Drama, Stars of Magic and Bristol Shakespeare Festival. They have also worked as Front of House for Wise Children, Insane Root, and Bristol Museums.
"Jo is a wonderful producer. She has a talent for raw creativity and ideas but she is also very practical and technical. I felt her enthusiasm and support throughout the whole journey. She also fought for what we believed in artistically and questioned some decisions that didn’t fit with the ultimate creative vision which was incredibly useful. I would recommend her to any future director. Thank you Jo for making my job such a joy."
- Lizzie Franks - Theatre Director