The LOST Lombi

Written by RB8. Directed by PB Whistle.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

MAY 7TH & 8TH 2026 AT 7:30PM

PECKHAM FRINGE

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SYNOPSIS

Three women connected by blood, spanning over three generations. One running. One yearning. One with a calling. Each must go on a journey if they are to find peace and resolution within themselves.

To date, a significant number of children in the DRC are used as combatants, transports, spies, chefs or sexual slaves within the armed groups and militias. The LOST Lombi lifts the lid on the recruitment of child soldiers while exploring identity, the generational trauma of war, the necessity of belonging and the importance of forgiveness.

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CAST

Seny

Roles - Teen Shujaa / Villager

Shakira Kirby

Role: Esther / Villager

Shakira is a London-based actor and writer of British Vincentian heritage, raised in Surrey. A BA Drama graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, she has trained at Identity School of Acting, Actors Door Studios, and The London Meisner Company.

Her work spans stage and screen, with credits including Relationship Status (R.O.L.A Productions), which she also wrote, and performances at Tate Modern and Blankspace Tooting. In 2024, she portrayed Sandra Laing at the Pleasance Theatre, exploring themes of racial identity and the social construct of race.

Alongside her acting, she is a published writer and emerging multi-platform storyteller, currently developing a drama series focused on underrepresented voices following her mentorship with the Creative Mentorship Network.

She is excited to be part of this production and to contribute to such an important story.

**Pearl Dana-May Smith**
Role: Miss Cc
Originally from West Midlands, of Jamaican parentage. Begain performing as a backing singer with local Soul band - Soul Train, and has been a supporting artist for over twenty-three years. Pearl trained at London Actors Workshop in Covent Garden, and has been involved with various productions over the years, both television and film.
Theatre Credits:
︎ A Practitioner with Chicken Shed Theatre Group for three years.
︎ Recently part of an ensemble with "She's Royal" an all-female Theatre production at Birmingham Hippodrome and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Screen Credits:
︎ Dreams of a life, Carole Morley. JFK Severn days that made a President, Steve Webb. Bloods, Tom McKay.

**Alby Jay**
Role: The Commander
Alby trained at The Bridge Theatre Training Company. He is Combat Trained and a Guitar proficient. Television Credits include: Calvin's Destiny- Director: Simmy King, No Blood- Director- Kane Pharris, Find Happiness- Director Kane Pharris
Theatre Credits: Love for Love- Director: Mark Akrill.

Stephan Hunte-Wilson

Roles: Shujaa /Villager

Stephan Hunte-Wilson is an actor from South West London, who has been on his acting journey since the age of 12. He has studied in the world of theatre across school, college and university at places such as Westminster Kingsway College and Brunel University, recently Stephan has most recently been apart of productions such as “A practical guide…” at Tara Theatre in Earlsfield, Wings, Tings, Callings and Kings at Spid Theatre in Ladbroke Grove and Hamlet & Co. at Barons Court Theatre which was apart of Camden Fringe…

**Jamiel**
Role: Andrew / Villager / Rebel

**Mark Keegan**
Role: Brian / Prisoner
Although Mark has been acting since the age of 10, he left it until 53 to turn professional! TV credits include 'The Windsors (Ch4/ Netflix); theatre credits include a 2-year run as Virgil in 'Past Tents' (which won the 'Best Comedy - 2024' award by London Pub Theatres Guild); as Diamond Dave/ Uncle Kev in 'Instanbul' which had a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018; and Dennis in 'Flutter' at Soho Theatre.

**Assia Jalloh**
Roles: Village Boy/ Girl 1 / Rebel Soldier / Inca (Understudy)
Assia based in London, studied at the Unseen Drama School. The LOST Lombi will be her stage debut, she's excited to join the production and looks forwards to working as part of an ensemble.

**Marilen Maddy**
Nomulla / Girl 1 / Girl 2

**Zion River De Costa Belgrave**
Role: Child Soldier
Zion is an energetic 8-year-old, making his first steps in the world at just nine months. Always climbing, either the walls in his house or trees outside. Swinging through a monkey bar course effortlessly, from heights way above the ground. Eventually leading to gymnastics, now on a local squad, working towards competing. He has a strong interest in comics, martial arts and Lego. Zion enjoys sports and has a vivid imagination advancing his role play abilities. He is learning the guitar and percussion instruments.

Helen Rose Hampton

Role: Ruby

Helen is absolutely thrilled to be part of the Lost Lombi cast. Helen trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and continues to study all methodology and practitioners including Meisner and Stanislavsky’s Active Analysis. Credits include, Theatre: Dinner With Friends (Golden Goose Theatre), Noel Coward’s Peace in our Time, Kate, Taming of the Shrew (Tristan Bates Theatre), Queen Elizabeth, Richard lll (Cockpit Theatre), Ruth, Blithe Spirit (Middlesbrough Theatre), Lady Macbeth, Macbeth (TheaterLab, New York), The D-List (Edinburgh Fringe). Film: Goodbye Mary, Destination Dewsbury. TV: Re-Extinct.

**Stephanie Tuitt**
Role: Bao/Young Shujaa
Stephanie Tuitt is 25 year old and grew up in Gravesend Kent with a passion for all things theatre. She graduated with a Ba honours in theatre from Brunel university. A love of physical theatre and script writing. This is her first major role since graduating in 2020.

Louise Woodhead

Role: Ruby

Louise Woodhead is a Scottish actor based in London. She is in her second year in industry, having enjoyed much success in year one across all key mediums. Louise is a former dancer so her first foray into performing was on stage. She maintains a very high level of fitness and appreciation for movement and physical expression, practicing advanced Pilates and yoga daily. Louise is also a trained linguist. She has a Master's in French, and her first career was in Director-level corporate communications.

**Malakai Wilson-Bailey**
Role: Village boy / Rebel

**Measha Haughton**
Roles: Inca & Child Soldier
Measha Haughton is a studious budding young actress. She regularly attends her local drama club at The Renegade theatre.
Measha has recently been filmed in the Multibank Charity advert and represents Jam2000 Agency as an extra taking part in multiple productions with Netflix and large film organisations.
Not only is she a Gymnastic athletic, In her spare time Measha learns lessons about Entrepreneurship.
She owns a Sweetcart that she hires for birthdays and special occasions, proving her smile is not the only sweet thing about her.

**Latoya Markson**
Roles: Esther / Villager
Latoya Markson is a dedicated actress with seven years of training and experience, bringing depth and versatility to every role she takes on. Throughout her career, she has mastered a wide range of contrasting characters, showcasing her adaptability and passion for storytelling.
Now, she is eager to expand her craft and share her creativity with the world.

**Joshua Ogbue**
Role: The Commander
Joshua Ogbue is an actor born and bred from Brent , North West London of Nigerian Descent . Joshua’s credits include ( ROMEO & JULIET , Stratford East , 2025) , ( WINGS,TINGS,CALLINGS & KINGS, SPID Theatre ,2025) ( MANDEM , Royal & Derngate Northampton ,2024) ,(HEAVY , Talawa Theatre , 2024) ( THE BACCHAE , Lyric Hammersmith , 2023) (SUGAR , Kiln Theatre ,2018) (ALMOST BUT NOT QUITE , Kiln Theatre, 2017)

**Cairo-Mia Ellis Dormer**
Role: Nomulla / Girl 2
Cairomia, 27, is an aspiring writer and creative director from West London debuting their acting career in The Lost Lombi.

Penny Bosworth

Roles: Doreen/ Therapist VO / Rebel Soldier

Penny trained at The Actors Temple & The Salon Collective studying Sanford Meisner. Since graduating in 2019, Penny has worked mainly in theatre on London’s Fringe playing both supporting and lead roles.

Credits: Mother - In the Palm of your Hand / Mrs Martin - The Bald Prima Donna / Juliet - Exit the King / Polina - The Seagull / Street Wench - Masks Before The Plaque / Inez - No Exit / Prosecutor - Bluebeard / Jitzuko - Mad Girl / Frida Kahlo - Frida -The Color’s / Mavis - Joe Orton’s Last Laugh / Kitty - Hourglass A Suffragettes Story.

**Josephine Juliet De Costa Belgrave**
Role: Child Soldier
Josephine is a talented and skilled 8-year-old. Born with rhythm, she is a natural dancer and performer. She has been attending the Sylvia Young Theatre part time school for the last 2 years. Learning tap, jazz and takes singing classes. Josephine is Academic and sporty with a strong creative flare. Josephine loves reading, making arts and crafts and putting on shows for others to watch. She is learning the double bass and guitar and often makes up her own songs.

VOICE OVER & SCREEN CAST

**Raychel Addo**
Role: Esther
Raychel is a British actress, singer, and writer of Ghanaian heritage based in London. After training at RADA and then later at the Identity School of Acting, she has since showcased her acting prowess in all mediums. Credits include playing Amy in the feature film Commitment Phobia and the fabulous Diva Donna in BBC TV series Nova Jones. In the realm of music, her singing voice has taken her around the world on various stages, contributing to diverse musical events. Raychel also wears the hat of a writer and host. Her podcast, "Milk & Mummies," serves as a platform to explore the creative endeavours of working mothers, showcasing her commitment to diverse and meaningful storytelling. Her multidimensional artistry makes her a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, seamlessly weaving all the facets of her skillset into a rich tapestry of creativity.

**David K Whiting**
Role:
He is known for roles in the films: Lost Souls (Run Around Productions), Dolls Can’t
Cry (Modalfish Productions) directed by Aleksandra Czenczek. Basement Dwellers,Ant
Wright.
Red Sky At Night, Ben Daly.
TV work includes: Lost Pirate Kingdom (Netflix), Doctors Ep119 (BBC), Grace EP1 (ITV).
His stage work includes: The Tempest (Prospero) at the Ecetera, (nominated for an
OFFIE) directed by Lawrence O’Connor, Dracula (Otherplace Productions) directed by
A’ine King. Three Sisters (Ferapont) Cockpit, Uncle Vanya (Serabryakov) Old Red Lion
and new writing through Xposed for Full Disclosure Theatre, Southwark Playhouse.
Recently appeared as Dr Chasuble in The Importance of Being Ernest, at the Actors
Church, Covent Garden, Director Mark Beer.
Commercials: Appeared as Carl in the Amazon Prime Video An Unusual Friendship,
Director Chris Balmond, DoP Rob Hardy.

**Ivy Davies**
Role: Vocals- ‘Falling in Love’
Ivy was recently the social worker Janet Mallen in
EMMERDALE.
She played the lead role of Musician in the award
winning play ‘TESTAMENT’ by Tristan Bernays.
Her first play ‘PLAY GROUND’ - a solo venture as
a spoken word artist and singer debuted at
Wilton’s Music Hall and was part of Brighton
Fringe Festival and Stronger Than Fear Festival at
Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Ivy also wrote and performed ‘CHRISTMAS
WITHOUT SNOW’ for the Black British Classical
Foundation.
Other TV credits include a guest role as a Vicar in
EASTENDERS.
Represented by Paling and Jenkins.

Rhema Blanchard

Roles: Rebels V/O & Teen Shujaa (Understudy)

Hi, I’m Rhema Blanchard and I’m based in London. Currently, I’m training as part of the part-time of the Collective Acting Studio. It’s been great so far and I’ve booked some jobs whilst being there! This includes short films like: ‘The Best Part’ and ‘Tobacco Vanilla’, as well as a fashion film: ‘His Journey to Him’.

**Linda Mathis**
Role: Face in the Mirror
Linda Mathis, stage, film and commercial actress Equity Member.
Linda’s recent performance credits include Disparity by Roli Okorodudu at the Drayton Arms Theatre
2024, The Lost Lombi by PB Whistle Play read at The Muse Gallery, Behind The Hoe by Mark Norfolk
at The Muse Gallery, The Taming Of The Shrew, Tristan Bates Theatre, As You Like It, Gibberd
Gardens. Edinburgh devised show “The Strong Breast Revolution” played to full houses, gained
favourable reviews and made a profit!. She has appeared in award nominated films “Sweetboy” by
Anthony Vander, “LIA” by Ethosheia Hylton and “The Preacher” by Peter Blach. Commercials include
Sky, Aviva, Worchester Bosch and most recently JFK Full Circle for the JFK Library Museum, Boston.
Agent Rebecca Middleton of Middleton Talent.
Spotlight view link - www.spotlight.com/8135-0194-9310

**Corey Fraser**
Role: Rebel V/O’s
Corey started his training at The Identity School of Acting. He is currently training at the Collective Acting Studio.
Theatre Credit: ‘Hear Me Now’ at the vault festival which also won show of the week.
Screen Credits: ‘Against all Odds’ a short film which went to Cannes Festival for the Straight 8 Competition. Nike Commercial - Nike mercurial dream speed 3

**Chenée Taylor**
Roles: Village Child / Girl 1/ Inca. Young Shujaa (Understudy)
Chenée trained at Birmingham Ormiston Academy for two years before moving to London. She trained at Identity School of Acting for one year and is currently training at Collective Acting Studio. Previous work includes ‘Here Now’ directed by Sean Hollands at Royal and Derngate Theatre, as part of the senior intake course for the National Youth Theatre.

**Charles Ohanwe**
Role: Andrew V/O
Charles Ohanwe is known for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), The Betrayal (2024) and Golden Stripes (2023).

**Jane Udeh**
Role: Podcast V/O
Jane is a east London born actress who grew up in south east london and has been training as an actor since 2021. She trained at identity school of acting for a year and is currently training at Collective acting studios.This is her first theatre production and cannot wait to be a part of the Lost Lombi.

**Lanre Danmola**
Role: Luwelli V/O
Most notable credits include: new *Marvel* series coming out this year; the *Wedding Season* on Disney +. Theseus/Oberon in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Greenwich Theatre and Polixenes in THE WINTER'S TALE, The Brighton Fringe Festival. Lanre's work as a writer-performer includes I'M YOUR DADDY (solo piece), Brixton House. Lanre played the lead role of DYLAN in a developmental production of the new play LOVE TO SHARE. This play was picked up by The Pleasance Theatre as one out of 100 plays to perform. His most recent work with Muse Theatre was Love is Love performed at The Muse Gallery.

**Denise Teperino**
Role : Yoga Instructor
Durga Devi, the name given to Denise Teperino by her beloved teachers, is a former dancer and competitive gymnast who grew up in New York City. She was introduced to Jivamukti yoga in 1994 by close friends. Asana (physical) practice felt very natural to her, but it was the chanting, the philosophy and the ancient and holy teachings of yoga that really hit home. She is Advanced Certified in the Jivamukti method (from 2002) and taught at the New York Centre for over three years before moving to London to assist with opening Jivamukti Yoga London centre in early 2005. She currently teaches at LOVE SUPREME PROJECTS, located in Notting Hill.
www.durgadeviyoga.com
IG-durgadyoga
www.lovesupremeprojects.com

**Geraldine Brennan**
Role- Brian’s Mother V/O
Geraldine is delighted to be contributing to another Muse project, having played Nina in
Human Stories in 2022. Geraldine was a contributing writer with Women Making Waves
(Lipstick Rebel Productions) with her short play “Good Works” in Spring 2023 and to Vertical
Horizons (Waste Not Theatre) in 2021 with “Apocalypse Shortly”. Her many solo
performance pieces have been seen at Tristan Bates Theatre, the Space, the Old Red Lion
and the Hen and Chickens. “Sloth” received an international premiere in 2021 as part of
Whispers in Beirut. Geraldine’s stage acting credits include Anfisa in The Three Sisters,
Alonso in The Tempest and Duke in The Merchant of Venice (Cockpit Theatre) and Die Alte
in A Bright Room Called Day (Bath Fringe Festival). Film includes Bardo with Feature One.
Geraldine trained with the Actors Temple and the salon:collective.

**Leah Abraham**
Roles: Nomulla / Villager / Girl 2.
Leah is an East London, east carribbean actress and performer. She was classically trained in voice, and violin, but her passion, and aptitude for performance, quickly took her centre stage. She begun her career as a fashion model, and segwayed into contemporary dance. She has danced for Elie Goulding, and Jesca Hoop.
Her current on screen credits include Tyler Perry’s “6888” (coming out in 2024), Lord of the Rings (2024) and Tim Burtons Beetlejuice 2 (2024)

CREATIVES

**RB8:** Writers
RB8 was set up in 2015 by friends Nekisha De Costa and PB Whistle. They are a writing duo who tell human stories for both adults and children. It is RB8's mission to implement the importance of giving back. RB8 strive to create powerful stories which raise awareness around global issues and help raise funds for the charities which support them.

**Michael Alexander-** Composer
Michael is a musician and composer currently based in Croydon. He has worked in fringe theatre both in-house and as a freelancer since 2015, providing sound and lighting operation, sound design and original music.
Recent Music and Tech Credits include:
Cupids Arrow (Feb 2022, Bread and Roses Theatre, Clapham. Dir: Niki Mylonas)
A Christmas Carol (Dec 2022, Bread and Roses Theatre, Clapham. Dir: Niki Mylonas),
Neighbours In The Sky (Radio Play: recorded Aug 2020, released May 2021. Dir: Niki Mylonas)

**Justina Molla** - Audio Operator
Justina is an Argentinean artist who's worked with The Muse since 2022, both on and off stage. In The Lost Lombi she is excited to be a part of the video and audio tech team. She thinks this story needs to be told and is proud of how the sound helps the audience feel everything more deeply. She graduated in communications at UADE, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and studied theatre both in her home country and in London. Is now an active member of Spotlight, working also as a sound tech and freelance producer.

P.B Whistle: Director | Producer | Casting Director | Costumes

PB. Whistle's love for the theatre started from a young age . She grew up around actors from the Birmingham Repertory Theatre who rented digs at her parents house. Penny trained as an actor studying Sanford Meisner for six years, she now passes on her knowledge in the room with actors which she loves. This will be her fourth Production as director with TMGTC and very much looks forward to sharing this story with audiences.