Olly Hawes is an independent theatre maker who plays with theatrical form to interrogate the tension between the desires of individuals and the stability of collectives. He is co-artistic director of Take Stock Exchange, a community storytelling company that uses storytelling and conversation to build stronger communities - their latest series of podcasts, Machlocket, made with the Royal Court, is available now. His previous shows as writer and performer include The Absolute Truth About Everything (2018, Camden People’s Theatre and UK tour) and You, Me and the World (or: do people make love in the same way they dance (and other mysteries)) (2014, ZOO and UK tour)