Performing Arts

 Fleur de Lis Theatre develops classical era texts with a focus on the incorporation of advanced physical theatre skills, such as stage combat, puppetry, dance, mime and so much more. Alongside our productions, we deliver physical skills workshops within the public and private sector, in educational settings and for fellow artists to aid the enhancement and accessibility of education within the arts sector.

“Create South East has enabled us to put together an impressive pitch deck that we now feel confident to take to investors and sell the company to the best of our ability. The company’s comprehension of pitching and investment culture has improved vastly and we feel that the direction and trajectory of the business has never been clearer.”

Megan Barnes-Rolf, Artistic Director

Performing Arts

Funny Women is a non-profit community interest company (CIC,) founded in 2002 by award winning entrepreneur Lynne Parker. The annual Funny Women Awards have changed the face of the comedy industry forever and are the benchmark for new comedy talent in performance, script writing, film making and content creation, in the UK and internationally. Many Awards alumni are now household names.

” The Create South East programme has empowered us to think bigger, find ways to grow the business and potentially spin out a new commercial business from our non-profit status.” 

Lynne Parker, Founder

Fashion

A British slow fashion lifestyle brand, creative consultancy and construction studio. Specialising in direct-to-client, Bespoke, made-to-measure celebratory garments, select RTW collections and cross disciplinary collaborations utilising creativity, Culture and artistic expression to open dialogue for impactful change. The atelier, steered by Creative Director Jatin Patel has over 25+years experience. Fashion is the vehicle to address real-life issues building a community of empowerment, focusing on sustainability through the materials along with the practices, processes and peoples.

“The whole programme has been a significant period of growth for the brand and founder. The fresh insight from an experienced and knowledgeable mentor into the business operations, workings and expansion has been truly invaluable.”

Jatin Patel, Founder

Performing Arts

Mrs Baker’s Medway Theatre Company Ltd specialises in site specific theatre inspired by history. Our commitment is to reach unconventional audiences in unusual places. Our ticketed offers include Medway Arts Tours – guided tours of Rochester & beyond, led by historically costumed characters. Our public health engagement work includes a Singalong for those living with COPD.

” During the programme we gained insight into crowd-funding that has helped us to consider this source of funding for the first time. The programme has informed our collaborative working, both in Mrs Baker’s Medway Theatre Company and for the CIC of which Kate is also a co-director (Medway Play Lab CIC).”

Kate Mechedou, Director

Film, TV & Media

Since 2010, we’ve been crafting films and photography that connect brands with audiences through authentic, human-centered storytelling. From the streets to the screen, we believe in the power of collaboration and storytelling to shift perspectives and make a lasting impact. Our work is raw, visually striking, and deeply human—blending cinematic beauty with real-world grit. From strategy to creation and amplification, our approach ensures your story truly connects.

“Being part of the Create South East programme has been an invaluable experience, giving us the confidence to grow our business and invest in new talent.”

Matt Livey, Founder