Steve Pearce
Co-founder of Shrinkwrapped
Theatre, and writer/producer of Rose Cottage,
Freshers and The Crimson Retribution.
After studying Creative Writing alongside a Physics degree at Lancaster University, Steve continued writing for the stage whilst working as a professional scientist. He then switched careers to become a teacher, writing plays for both students and local amateur drama groups while living in Preston. During a brief career break working as a computer programmer, his play "The Apothecary" enjoyed a short run at London's Soho Theatre before he returned to teaching.
He founded ShrinkWrapped Theatre for his first production at the 24:7 Theatre Festival, Rose Cottage in 2007. This was followed up by Freshers in 2009 and The Crimson Retribution in 2011. He was commissioned to develop a piece for the Manchester Science week in 2009. Currently he is working on a couple of projects marrying his science background with a passion for the theatre.