meet the team

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Creative Director

Joe Fearn

Creative Producer

Raquel San Gregorio

Creative Producer

Rhian Motion

Senior Administrator

Jill Arbuckle

Coach / Inclusivity Coordinator

Nate Ballew

Creative Director

Joe Fearn

(he/him)

Joe is the founder and director of House of MASH and CircusMASH. He fell in love with circus in the USA as an educational circus practitioner. He went on to train in aerial and balance at circus school, he toured the world, then decided to settle back in his hometown of Brum in 2011, bringing his passion for circus to the city.

Creative Producer

Raquel San Gregorio

(she/her)

Raquel has been with MASH since 2015 when she came to Birmingham from Madrid. Raquel’s background is in aerial circus and education. She brings her experiences of performance, teaching, producing and inspires everyone with her absolute precision and beauty.

Creative Producer

Rhian Motion

(she/her)

Rhian started as a student at Creation Climbing Center many moons ago and now performs and teaches aerial all over Birmingham. Her background is in early years and play and she brings a wealth of experience to MASH. We are super lucky to have her. Rhian also works as a Digital Coordinator at Space Plans (our online sister company).

Senior Administrator

Jill Arbuckle

(she/they)

Jill joined MASH in the summer of 2021 as Senior Administrator. As well as finding a big pink wig in the costume room, she runs the office and we couldn’t do it without her. Jill’s background is in education and arts administration. Jill can also now juggle!

Coach / Inclusivity Coordinator

Nate Ballew

(he/him)

Nate acts as a coach and our Inclusivity Coordinator, and has been with MASH since 2013. Nate came from a theatrical background (physical theatre, East15) and started with MASH as a student. He has worked with us as a coach for many years, inspiring adults and young people in aerial arts.

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