Stephen has been involved with amateur dramatics since he was a chimney sweep in the world amateur premier of The Water Babies at the age of eight. Since then, he has performed, directed and written for the Fourville Players of Potts Row and the Kings Lynn Players. His directorial outings have included Sleuth, Annie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Oliver. He has served as a N.O.D.A. Regional Representative and has been Master of Ceremonies at four of the Eastern Region Annual Conferences.  Aside from directing, he has written three pantomimes, two musicals and six plays, as well as numerous stand-ups, sketches and MC scripts. Stephen will be returning for his fifth and final year as Festival Director in 2024.