Team
Team members
- Artistic Director
Steve Furst
A performer, writer and comedian whose career spans television, film and live entertainment. From Little Britain to his cabaret alter ego Lenny Beige, he has spent decades bringing laughter, wit and heart to audiences everywhere. At Circle & Star, Steve shapes a programme that celebrates humour, humanity and connection — crafting experiences that are alive, unrepeatable and full of warmth.
- General Manager
Carri Hecks
A meticulous organiser with an instinct for innovation. Carri oversees operations and creative collaboration, ensuring every performance flows seamlessly from vision to stage. Her work connects artistic energy with practical clarity — making the theatre a home for collaboration, community and creative courage.
- Creative Director & Producer
Justin Bovington
A designer and producer whose work over three decades bridges technology, immersive media and performance — always exploring how people and presence shape the stories we share. Circle & Star embodies that vision: a space where design, imagination and human connection converge to redefine what theatre can be.
Advisory panel
- Kate Alderton
- Tim Arnold
- Ashley Campbell
- Steve Furst
- Melinda Hughes
- Mike Leigh
- Tomi Pauk