CAST

VERO APRIL ZHOU

Vero April Zhou(Ziyi Zhou) is a London-based stage and screen actor. She received her foundational training in acting at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, and earned her Master of Letters (MLitt) in Theatre and Performance Practices from the University of Glasgow in 2023.

Her work spans theatre and film, with notable credits including Blacked-out Blocks, Gatsby, short films Eximo, Like Bubbles Like Shadows, and the feature film G.O.D Tech.

ELIZABETH BELL

Elizabeth is a trained actor, having graduated from the BA programme at Drama Studio London in 2019. Her notable works include, Twelfth Night (Viola, Bowlercrab Theatre) Julius Caesar (Portia, Calpurnia, Cascus and Octavious, Bowlercrab Theatre), The Tempest ( Miranda, Raging Calm Productions ) and various immersive theatre projects.

Elizabeth is a Co-founder of Above the Mud Productions, a new writing theatre and film company, where she works as a producer and the company’s creative director. Through the company she was part of the producing team of the award-winning Short film ‘Don’t Forget Me’ and wrote and directed the award-nominated short film ‘Where Have I Gone’.

CHRISTIE PETO

Christie hails from Leeds, graduated with a BA in Drama at Liverpool John Moores University, and lives in London as an Actor and Playwright.

She has performed in a wide variety of stage shows across the UK over the last 15 years, including classics and new works alike.

Her ACE funded play (THREE) played regionally and in London with Dangerosity Actors and Writers Company; receiving an International Fringe Encore Series award nomination from Soho Playhouse NYC and Brighton Fringe.

Christie has a particular passion for new plays and is delighted to be part of The Mask Policy.

JONAS FEIND

Jonas is an actor originally from Germany who trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California and most recently completed an MA in Text and Performance at Birkbeck University. While he enjoys crying and screaming in fictional scenarios, he is a comedy guy at heart. Besides acting he loves to write and take care of his 17 house plants. Recent theatre credits include “Kin-Dread”, “Meemaw Was A Witch“ and “The Antelope Party”.

YAN WU

Yan Wu is an actor trained at Anglia Ruskin University, with experience in both film and theatre. His screen roles include Graduation Project, Friendship Also Exists, Dyslexia, and Look Me in the Eye. On stage, he has performed in A Vampire Story, Journey, and The Mask Policy. Fluent in Mandarin and English, he brings a strong physical presence and diverse performance skills to his work.

LIZZIE SHARPE

Lizzie Sharpe is a London-based actor trained at East 15 Acting School, where she earned her MA in Acting. She also holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Drama & Theatre Arts from the University of Birmingham, graduating with a 2:1 and completing a year abroad at North Central College, Illinois, majoring in Theatre.

Her additional training includes Puppetry & Object Animation with Andrea Brooks (2019) and a Period Dance Workshop with techniques including the Polka and Waltz (2019).