With more than 20 years in the hip hop dance industry and over a decade working in theatre, Jade Hackett is an accomplished director, choreographer and movement director.

Her choreography for theatre spans major UK stages, notably Hex at the National Theatre, Little Shop of Horrors and Miss Saigon at Sheffield Crucible. As Movement Director, her credits include Titus Andronicus (RSC, Hampstead Theatre), Reverberation (Bristol Old Vic), White Noise (Bridge Theatre), Black Power Desk (Brixton House) and as Assistant Movement Director for For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy (Royal Court). Most recently, Jade has been Associate Director for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at The Old Vic.

As a dancer, she has performed with some of the biggest hip hop theatre companies, including Boy Blue and ZooNation.

She is known for creating work that resonates with audiences through relatable and thought-provoking narratives. Her practice spans theatre, television and film, and is characterised by a distinctive cinematic approach to movement and storytelling.

Omar Lyefook is a pioneering British singer, songwriter and composer whose career spans over four decades. First gaining international recognition with his signature hit, There’s Nothing Like This, he has collaborated with artists including Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and Robert Glasper.

In 2025, he celebrated his 40th anniversary as a recording artist with the release of his ninth studio album, Brighter The Days. His distinctive sound – often associated with neo soul and acid jazz – defies genre, earning him a multi-generational global following.