Glimmer
Theatre
GLIMMER
About Us
Glimmer is a theatre company telling compelling stories for audiences of all ages. We love female-led tales of action and adventure, rediscovering secret histories of people whose input into our country - and our culture - have been forgotten.
Since 2015 we have performed shows, facilitated workshops and put on public events across London, Cambridge and The South East.
In a world with limited resources we place the artistry of reusing and recycling at the heart of everything we create, including props, sets, lights and costumes.
This is because we believe in “A Rich Theatre by Little Means”, telling epic stories with exuberant movement, beautiful lighting, engaging performers and big-hearted music. We're certain that the future and the power of theatre lies in the imagination of its audience.
Working in collaboration with children's events company Sharky and George we have created shows and events for clients including Google and HarperCollins.
Our most recent rural tour was a brand new family show, featuring a live original score of soaring folk tunes and ballads. The River Runner tells the thrilling tale of Annabelle Howgego, a Victorian ice skater who uses her extraordinary skating skill to defeat her cruel landlord and set her village free.
In December 2020, frustrated at the way that access to theatre (and art in general) was being pummelled by the lockdown restrictions we took over an empty shop unit on a street in Cambridge and presented Covid compliant performances behind glass, based on suggestions from passers-by and bringing squares on our community quilt to life:
https://youtu.be/-EJZrblaUwI?si=mnosEIR3S-gMO54J
We have also been touring our Cabareilidh to community venues and high streets over the last five years. It fuses ceilidh dancing with cabaret performances and offers opportunities for communities to meet (and dance!) with people they might not otherwise interact with. Last year we even performed at a Christmas Light Switch on!
For more photos, videos and information please follow the links at the top of the page. If you would like to collaborate with us or make an inquiry for a bespoke event or performance, please email andrew.brock@outlook.com
Who We are
Andy Brock
Tamara Astor
Andy is a theatre maker who works as a director, designer and performer. Alongside his work for Glimmer theatre most recently he designed the set for Pickle (Park Theatre/Soho Theatre/UK Tour) and was lighting designer for Mohand and Peter (Southwark Playhouse, Northern Stage and International Tour)
Tamara Astor is a performer and workshop facilitator.
Associate
Artists
Deli Segal is a writer and actor from North London. Her debut one-woman show, PICKLE, premiered at Park Theatre, London in 2022 and sold out every performance. PICKLE returned to Park Theatre in November 2022, followed by a sold-out tour.
Ella Golt performs as the enchanting Richard Melanin The Third - equipped with a magical suitcase and a dazzling imagination - bringing audiences into a circus ring of possibilities, where the household and homemade take on starring roles.
Sophie Crawford is a folk musician and performer from London.
As a performer she has worked on the West End (War Horse, Amelie the Musical) and toured internationally (Translunar Paradise).
She is the co-founder of Queer Folk, which promotes awareness of LGBTQIA+ history in traditional culture.
She is the co-founder of BOYZ drag king band.
She runs the Harrison Singaround, an open, free singing session which takes place on the third Saturday of every month, 2-5pm at the Harrison.
She is interested in women’s history, queer history, traditional music, dance, drag and the way all of these things intersect.