Shanti Sarkar

For 15 years I have worked across the Charity, Theatre and Arts sectors, driven by my interests in how Creative and Expressive Arts can be a tool for social change. I’ve worked with communities from a variety of backgrounds, such as Refugee/Asylum-seeking Youth groups, as well as with children with alternative learning needs, and I’m particularly passionate about ensuring that those who wouldn’t ordinarily access the Arts, are supported to develop their confidence, cultural capital and communication skills through creative arts programmes. I’m currently Creative Hub Producer at the Unicorn Theatre, responsible for the Schools Programme.

In my spare time I enjoy my book clubs, hiking groups, going to see dance theatre shows and weightlifting/strength training in the gym.

I’m delighted to be on the Board of Speech Bubbles- I’m deaf and I wish I’d had access to such a programme as Speech Bubbles when I used to go to speech & language therapy as a child!