REDBRIDGE DRAMA CENTRE - Key Persons


Ajay Srivastav

Critically acclaimed and chart-topping Roots musician Ajay Srivastav performs songs from his albums ‘Powerless' and Karmic Blues', both of which have topped the UK Blues charts. He will be accompanied by renowned tabla player, Vinod Kerai. Described in the music press as ground-breaking, Ajay is a singer/songwriter and guitar player who creates a world of sound that resonates with echoes of Delta Blues and Indian folk. He transcends musical borders with spiritual and meditative lyrics and a sound that bridges the Mississippi with the Ganges. A highly unique and unmissable live act, Ajay raises the spirits of audiences wherever he performs with his unique line up of vocals, resonator guitar and tabla.

Chris Bocking

Job Titles:
  • Technical Manager
Our technical manager Chris also directs the Redbridge Youth Theatre Workshop.

David Alexander

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Lover of history, cooking and being very silly. David teaches in local schools and RDC classes. Special talent: Knows everything there possibly is to know about Shakespeare.

Emily Thorpe

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Box Office Manager

Fraser Stainton

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Gemma Eves

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Georgia Benson

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Lover of pizza, Beauty and the Beast and Christmas. Georgia teaches our Musical Theatre and Performing Arts Classes, as well as our Under 5's classes. She is also one of our regular party entertainers.

Molly Polden

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Box Office Assistant
Lover of fast cars, Harry Potter and pretty stationery. Special talent: bakes the best cookies ever using her Nan's secret recipe.

Owen Smith

Job Titles:
  • RDDC Course Director

Sally Polden

Job Titles:
  • Head of Centre
Lover of tea, musicals and the colour pink. Special talent: incredibly infectious laugh.