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StoryFest: THUNDER THIGHS

Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd July, 7pm
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By Krishna Istha
Directed by Nancy Zamit

Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd July, 7pm

THUNDER THIGHS is a teen comedy-drama set against the backdrop of roller derby, an energetic sport played on roller skates that prides itself on being inclusive. When THUNDER THIGHS are forced to work together to save their derby team—a chaotic group of lovable misfits and queers—their biggest battle isn’t on the track, it’s with each other. Written by TV writer and performance artist Krishna Istha (Sex Education) and directed by NYT alum and Co-Founder and Creative Associate at Mischief Theatre Nancy Zamit.

Pre-Show Information
Tell Us What You Thought

StoryFest 2025 is sponsored by STUDIOCANAL and Urban Myth Films.

We would also like to thank Microsoft for their support of StoryFuture; our principal supporters Arts Council England as well as all of NYT's Centre Stage Supporters, Investors in Talent and Friends.

Thunder Thighs by Krishna Istha

By Krishna Istha
Directed by Nancy Zamit
www.nyt.org.uk/storyfest

Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd July, 7pm

THUNDER THIGHS is a teen comedy-drama set against the backdrop of roller derby, an energetic sport played on roller skates that prides itself on being inclusive. When THUNDER THIGHS are forced to work together to save their derby team—a chaotic group of lovable misfits and queers—their biggest battle isn’t on the track, it’s with each other. Written by TV writer and performance artist Krishna Istha (Sex Education) and directed by NYT alum and Co-Founder and Creative Associate at Mischief Theatre Nancy Zamit.

StoryFest 2025 is sponsored by STUDIOCANAL and Urban Myth Films.

We would also like to thank Microsoft for their support of StoryFuture; our principal supporters Arts Council England as well as all of NYT's Centre Stage Supporters, Investors in Talent and Friends.

Content & Sensory Information

Please note this show contains:

References to racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia, includes stylised depictions of transphobic violence and references to a young person providing care to their family

Sensory Info:

Shouting, loud music, use of whistles, use of clapboard, flashing lights, haze

Meet the team

Krishna Istha

Writer

Nancy Zamit

Director

Louise Beresford

Assistant Director

Kao Hove (they/them)

Florence

Stella Saltibus (she/her)

Alexis

Jade Lauren (she/her)

Lila

Suha Ali (she/her)

Zara's Mum

Hamdi Jelle (she/her)

Zara

J’melia Brathwaite (she/they)

Olivia

Jennifer Jade (she/her)

Grace

Brooke Camilleri Agius (she/they)

Maggie

Eddie Oliver (he/they)

Jamie

Anna Kitty O'Connor (she/her)

Tyler

Ella Fraser (she/her)

Rosabelle

Crew

Writer Krishna Istha he/they
Director Nancy Zamit she/her
Assistant Director Louise Beresford she/her
Intimacy Director Tommy Ross-Williams they/them
Roller Skating Consultant Kristen Dusting AKA Kitty
Production Manager Meghan Sorohan she/they
Company Stage Manager Fana Sunley-Smith she/her
Stage Manager Sophy Leys-Johnston she/her
Wellbeing Worker Jay Mailer
Wellbeing Worker Hannah Zoé Ankrah
Production Technician Ceri Benjamin they/them
Production Technician Jen Garland
NYT Technical Manager & Associate Lighting Designer Ashley Bolitho
Sound Designer and Programmer Ben Osborn he/him
Lighting Designer and Programmer Han Sayles they/ them
Costume Supervisor Bolu Dairo she/her
Wardrobe Manager Tayla Hanrahan
Wardrobe Manager Ethan Bailey Smith he/him
Other technical member roles
Member Stage Manager Lauren-Eve Martin
NYT Member Shadowing (Lighting) Ramel Shaksespeare
NYT Member Shadowing (Lighting) Ella Purvis