Des and Zoie

Desmond O’Connor is a performer, writer, director, educational psychologist and festival creator whose work spans theatre, cabaret, community arts, education and immersive experiences. He has created and performed work at festivals including Glastonbury, Wilderness, Latitude and Camp Bestival, and is passionate about creating experiences that bring people together through imagination, play, storytelling and meaningful conversation.

Zoie Kennedy O’Connor is a singer, performer, choir leader and creative facilitator whose work celebrates the power of voice, connection and community. Equally at home on festival stages, in intimate performance spaces and leading large-scale participatory events, she is known for her warmth, musicality and ability to create spaces where people feel welcome to join in, take creative risks and discover their own voice.

Together, Desmond and Zoie create playful, thought-provoking experiences that invite people of all ages to connect, imagine and participate.