Simon Marshall is a queer playwright, poet and participation producer from Derbyshire. His writing explores place, belonging and ambition. He was an Associate Poet for Derby Poetry Festival 2024 and his previous work includes: the Stage Award-winning ‘Odyssey’ with Plus One, ‘BONFIRE’ Regional Tour 2023, ‘The Fossil Kids’ Sheffield Theatres 2023 and the audio play ‘kilburn (not london)’, heard worldwide.