About us

Trustees

Robin Harris (Chair)

Robin is a New Business Development manager for an international development charity that works in 43 countries around the world. He has been working in the not-for-profit sector for over 8 years, assisting small charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to develop strategically and investigate a range of financing options, including income generation. iceandfire’s use of theatre production to convey important messages on human rights is proving innovative in this respect and Robin is keen to see the company maximise its potential in both areas.

“I support iceandfire because of their approach to addressing vital social issues in a manner which includes and engages a variety of audiences. Using the arts as a medium for doing this not only means that messages are put across in an enjoyable and attractive way but that there is future potential for income generation to develop new and innovative programmes.”

Jo Glanville

Jo Glanville is the editor of Index on Censorship, a magazine dedicated to protecting and promoting free expression. Index on Censorship received a 2008 Amnesty Media Award in the Periodical Supplements category for its article on Russian media freedom.

“iceandfire is doing unique and important work.Its theatre productions and community projects really do change attitudes.”

Ery Nzaramba

Ery left his homeland Rwanda in July 1994 after the Genocide had torn the country apart since April. Four months later he arrived in Belgium where he was granted the refugee status. Ery trained as an actor at the Royal Conservatoire in Belgium before moving to the UK where he undertook the BA (Hons) in Acting at the Birmingham School. Whilst training he made his first short film, called ‘G54′, a mockumentary that explores reasons behind the migration of young Africans to the UK/Europe/the West. The film was selected for the BeyondTV International Video Festival of 2006. Since graduation in 2007 Ery’s credits as an actor include a national theatre tour and work for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

“iceandfire’s reason for being is similar to my reason for being an artist: to communicate stories that make real and relevant the impact of human rights issues on our everyday lives. It’s an honour for me to be one of their trustees.”

Kate Slattery

Kate is a solicitor specialising in charity law, advising a diverse range of voluntary sector organisations. Her experience working with charitable bodies has cemented her decision to become more actively involved with iceandfire whose work she keenly supports.

“iceandfire create active and engaging dramas, educating and encouraging thought and dialogue on relevant and important issues through an accessible medium.”

Jill Green

Jill is a Casting Director for the West End, for tours and regional theatres and is amember of The Casting Directors Guild of Great Britain and Ireland. She is the Mayfair and Soho Amnesty Group volunteer coordinator for the Stop Violence Against Women Campaign.

“iceandfire reaches out with real accounts of human right abuses. Actors give their voice to those whose stories need to be heard.: To make us all sit up and take notice, to be aware, to ask questions and make everyday issues a visible part of all our lives.”

Dan Lyndon

Dan is an Advanced Skills Teacher of History with 15 years of experience in London schools. He also runs a website and has published teaching material and textbooks about Black and Asian British history. As a strong advocate of ‘active learning’, Dan is keen to support iceandfire’s mission to use drama as a vehicle for exploring issues relating to Human Rights in schools.

“I have had a close relationship with iceandfire’s work since its foundation and am very aware of the important role it has played in raising awareness of important Human Rights issues. Having worked for many years with young asylum seekers and refugees it is vital that there is a platform to hear their voices, which iceandfire is able to provide.”

Frances Pinter

Frances has a long career in publishing and is now Publisher at Bloomsbury Academic. She was previously Publishing Director for the Soros Foundation Network (Open Society Institute) where she acquired experience in working with international agencies and advised ministries of education on publishing. She was also the founder of Pinter Publishers. She is also a trustee of REDRESS, an NGO that provides legal assistance to victims of torture.

“iceandfire have a unique and original contribution to make to the promotion of human rights through the use of drama. It’s great to be working with such committed people.”