Back-to-Back Theatre Productions was founded by Polly Ferguson-Carruthers and Jade Campbell in 2022. They are passionate about making work that amplifies voices in communities that aren’t always heard. They strive to create spaces for people to reflect on their own experiences of living in the modern world, through theatre.
They are both working mums from working-class backgrounds, brought up in places and times where theatre was not inclusive for all. They are passionate about the arts & know how important it is for the industry to hear new stories in theatre.
All of Back to Back’s work is co-created and includes participatory workshops throughout their creative process whilst devising new work. They are passionate about demystifying the theatre making process, highlighting and including stories from underrepresented voices! All of our stories matter and deserve to be listened to!
Polly is one of the Co-Directors of Doorstep Arts and is the Lead Artist for Doorstep Arts Studio Courses (DAS) and leads the Participation strand. Polly is a freelance artist and also taught drama at St Cuthbert Mayne in Torquay, is Co-Lead Practitioner on the Talking Turns project with DAISI - an arts-based teaching & learning project and delivers dance CPD in primary schools. She is a Dartington graduate. She also has a side hustle - Spray tanning!
Jade is one of the founders and Co-Directors of Doorstep Arts and is one of the 3 Co-Parents, She leads the Platform strand. Jade is currently a PhD student at the University of Exeter, holds an MA in Applied Theatre and is also a Dartington graduate. Jade works for Theatre Royal Plymouth as a Lead Practitioner for Our Space Community and is the Co-Lead Practitioner on the Talking Turns project with DAISI - an arts-based teaching & learning project.She also loves Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and you can find her at the local gym most evenings!
