Meet The Team
We are collective of creatives, all with different experiences and expertise that we bring to the company and our work. We have a pool of people we enjoy collaborating with and have worked with more than once.
We are always looking to meet and work with new people.
Paige Canavan-Smith
Artistic Director & Performer
With a master's degree in theatre making, alumni of Drama St Mary's and background with facilitation in both theatre for 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 the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries at the University of Kent and is venue supervisor for The Gulbenkian Arts Centre.
Anais Fallow
Podcast Producer & Performer
Anais is a Sheffield born Edinburgh raised actor. She grew up gaining credits in several performances in 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.
Natasha Ryszka-Onions
Director & Performer
Natasha is a graduate from Drama St Mary's following an outstanding production of 'Welcome To Thebes' directed by Anthony Ekundayo Lennon. She is a avid writer of script and poetry, sharing her skills with Unsettled and developing her natural critical work. Natasha recently trained with the National Youth Theatre, where she extended her skills in devising and ensemble work.
At present, she is working on the box office and in marketing for The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre where she learns endless things about the theatre industry. She has also done stage management for the local theatre group, Bench.
Natasha co-writes and co-directs for UTOF, working on their upcoming show with the company.
Tom Wheeldon
Marketing Officer & Performer
Tom is Blackpudlian born, a 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 is currently overseeing all social media and public relations on behalf of the company. He is also performing in UTOF.
Unsettled Collaborators
Megan Kimber
Performer
Timo Quarz
Performer
Chloe Biggins
Performer