ABOUT US
Five Star Theatre is an award-winning production company that has been producing pantomimes, children’s tours, musicals and various one-nighter concerts for 18 years.
Having grown from what was founded by Ethan Locke in 2008 as a youth theatre company – fused with an adult community theatre – we have developed an intrinsically resourceful, multi-skilled and collaborative approach to creating theatre. Because of our humble, homegrown roots, Five Star is led by a production team with “many fingers” in “many pies”, who have all worked in virtually every capacity of theatre production and performance, rendering us in many ways a producing powerhouse when our skills, creativity and energy are combined.
Coming from an events background before theatre production, the Five Star team takes an enormous amount of pride in customer service and experience, working with partner venues to create a theatrical experience whereby audiences have an amazing visit from the moment they step through the venue doors. We strive to continually innovate whilst providing outstanding opportunities for performers, creatives and theatregoers alike.
OUR FIVE STAR FAMILY VALUES
Family & familiarity
We strive to create an environment that is warm and welcoming: where everyone matters and feels safe.
Collaboration & creativity
We aim to push boundaries with our producing work and draw on the creative input of all involved.
Passion & professionalism
We set high standards and challenge each other, motivated by a shared love of excellent theatre.
Exceeding expectations
We endeavour to engage and excite our audiences by breaking records and surpassing expectations.
Assuring accessibility
We value the importance of the arts for all and seek to ensure our shows are affordable and accessible.
THE TEAM BEHIND THE DREAM
Five Star Theatre is run by our three passionate producers who are supported by various heads of department.
ETHAN
PRODUCER
Ethan founded the company in 2008. He leads on the direction, delivery and execution of all our shows and heads-up our marketing and publicity function.
KERSTIN
SENIOR PRODUCER
Kerstin joined Five Star in 2014. She takes responsibility for all show choreography, manages internal communications and is our Safeguarding Lead.
CIARAN
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Ciaran joined Five Star in 2016. In addition to general production delivery, he is responsible for stage management and coordinating sound, lighting and tech.