ABOUT US

Knock on Wood Productions is a new film and theatre company founded by University of Warwick students. We’ve worked alongside the University’s theatre societies, gaining experience in a multitude of roles and productions, before showcasing our potential as an independent organisation with an expanded team at the Cardiff Queer Fringe Festival in June 2022.

We are an up-and-coming production company in the post-COVID age, seeking to form networks, partnerships, and followings that promote our vision of intersectional, self-conscious, performance.

Engagement opportunities for all is our aim. We seek to establish a framework that allows us to invest and express with our found communities and surroundings.

This is only possible through our dedicated core team whose energy and drive propels our company into the future.

OUR TEAM

SOPHIE RAYMENT

MICHAEL JAMES

KATHARINE WALLEY

CREDITS AND EXPERIENCE

Read about our past roles and projects

MICHAEL JAMES

As Director: Constellations (FAB Studios, Warwick University Drama Society, 2022);

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) (Avon Drama Studio, ShakeSoc, 2022);BFTen (WFPS); Off the Cuff (External Production)

As Producer: Fausta (AJ'S Coffee House, Cardiff Queer Theatre Fringe, Knock on Wood, 2022);FreshFest: Waiting for an Audience (Freshblood); Henry VIII (Shakesoc)

As Performer: Fausta (AJ'S Coffee House, Cardiff Queer Theatre Fringe, Knock on Wood, 2022);You On The Moors Now (University of South Carolina); The Recruiting Officer (WUDS Fund)

Warwick University Drama Society: Productions Manager (2022/23)

SOPHIE RAYMENT

As Director: Romeo and Julius (Avon Drama Studio, Warwick University Drama Society, 2021);

Every Brilliant Thing (Sevenoaks School Theatre Company)

As Producer: The Glass Wall (Warwick Arts Centre, Codpiece Devised Theatre, 2022);

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) (Avon Drama Studio, ShakeSoc, 2022); Every Brilliant Thing (Sevenoaks School Theatre Company)

As Assistant Producer: Fausta (AJ'S Coffee House, Cardiff Queer Theatre Fringe, Knock on Wood, 2022)

As Performer: Fausta (AJ'S Coffee House, Cardiff Queer Theatre Fringe, Knock on Wood, 2022)

Warwick University Drama Society: President (2022/23); Workshops and Tour Coordinator (2022)

KATHARINE WALLEY

As Marketing Manager:

Constellations (FAB Studios, Warwick University Drama Society, 2022);

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) (Avon Drama Studio, ShakeSoc, 2022)

Fausta (AJ'S Coffee House, Cardiff Queer Theatre Fringe, Knock on Wood, 2022)

Warwick University Women's Rugby Union: Marketing and Publicity Officer (2021/22)