Paige Canavan-Smith 

Artistic Director, Producer & Performer

With a master's degree in theatre making, alumni of Drama St Mary's and a background with facilitation in theatre for both children and young adults, Paige has experience in many aspects of the industry. Her ability to be innovative and lead the company forward in projects has made her an asset to the progression of Unsettled.

With performance credits ranging from The Suppliant Women, directed by Ramin Gray, to a puppetry piece devised with Andy Brunskill, her talent also lies in musical theatre, having trained in both the UK and USA.  Paige is currently working with Kenny Wax Productions after working for over three years in regional theatre, working as a Director Assistant, Venue Supervisor and Business Development Officer.

Paige was recently chosen to be on the Creative Producer Scheme run by Bedford Creative Arts and 1DegreeEast. 

Paige is producing the 2026 tour of Fritz, alongside steering the development of Unsettled's new show about female Pirates. 

Anais Fallow

Producer & Performer

Anais is a Sheffield-born, Edinburgh-raised actor. She grew up gaining credits in several performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With both experience in performing and technical support, she was able to develop a great understanding of how shows are created from the ground up. In 2017 she moved from one capital to another to study acting here in London. While honing her craft she met other like-minded performers and joined Unsettled in her final year of study at Drama St Mary's. 

Anais currently works as Marketing and Audience Development Officer @ Buxton Opera House. Previously, she was a Performer/Educator aboard the Golden Hinde Ship on London’s South Bank and was involved in delivering the Unsettled school’s outreach program alongside her performance in Fritz. She also produced the Unsettled podcast “But Why?” delivering episodes to our growing audience.

Natasha Ryszka-Onions

Co-creator & Performer 

Natasha is a theatre maker based in London, following her training in Acting at Drama St Marys. As part of her time there, she had training in Viewpoints, with The Pappy Show, and Michael Attenborough. Since, Natasha has trained with the National Youth Theatre and Frantic Assembly, where she extended her skills in creative writing, physical theatre, devising and ensemble work. She is particularly interested in new text and movement-based theatre that challenges social and political structures.

Natasha was part of the original creative team for The Untold Fable of Fritz and is also facilitates for Unsettled Theatre, and has led aspects of their work to create accessible and sustainable theatre and outreach.

At present, Natasha works as the Press Officer for the Royal Court Theatre, London. She has previously worked in Box Office and Marketing for The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, a regional theatre in the UK, where she first developed her knowledge of the theatre industry. 

Most recently, Natasha performed in short film TLC: The Lonely Cannibal and one-woman show Skinned by Aoife Parr and Kirsten Grinstead at the Et Cetera Theatre as part of Camden Fringe.

Tom Wheeldon

Co-creator & Performer 

Tom is Blackpudlian born,  physical actor with experience including Frantic Assembly, The Pappy Show and working with directors such as David Grindley and Kasia Zaremba-Byrne. Tom’s flair for characterisation and physical theatre is integral to Unsettled's motif. Credits ranging from Netflix pilots and stage performances. 

Tom was part of the creation of The Untold Fable of Fritz and performed in the show until 2025. He also starred and co-produced the short film, TLC: The Lonely Cannibal.