Changemakers
Changemakers is a year-long development programme for young leaders who are passionate about business, decision-making, and driving positive change in their communities. Powered by 20 Stories High, this unique experience blends activism, creativity, and professional development.
Throughout the year, our selected Changemakers will explore how 20 Stories High operates as an activist arts organisation and play an active role in shaping its work.
The Changemakers are passionate about representing young people and being a voice for positive change. They’re open to joining panels, attending events, and taking part in conversations that centre youth perspectives and activism.
To find out more or to invite a Changemaker to your event, please get in touch with Harriet at: harriet@20storieshigh.org.uk
Meet The Changemakers!
Evan Byrne
Evan is a Neurodivergent Director, Theatre Maker and Facilitator from Liverpool and Artistic Director of local theatre company, Tip Tray Theatre. His work focuses on exploring ideas with the help of heavy beats, choreographed movement and direct address. Evan has worked with companies such as Frantic Assembly, Complicité and National Youth Theatre. He is currently working on a multiple projects that explore disability and Neurodiversity with RAWD Project as well as working on solo projects.
Casey Caldecott
Casey Caldecott is an applied theatre practitioner with a passion for making the arts more accessible and inclusive. As a working-class artist, they are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities. With a focus on community engagement, Casey specialises in experimental sociopolitical theatre, working collaboratively with communities to create impactful, grassroots performances that reflect the lived experiences of those involved. Casey has worked on Theatre for Democracy projects with Wirral Council and ‘BREADWINNER’ an experimental piece exploring unemployment on men’s mental health. When she’s not facilitating or theatre making, you could catch Casey at an antiques fair or volunteering for youth organisations!
Jaqson Johnston-Lynch
Jaqson is a neurodivergent performer and writer from Liverpool. He prominently has interests in stand up comedy and theatre – He wants comedy to be seen as inclusionary as possible, never putting down particular groups and communities of people…Unless if you’re a person that drinks highland spring bottled water. He’s a former member of the 20 Stories High Youth Theatre as they’ve featured in the last three annual Summer shows: ‘Chapters of a Teen,’ ‘are you out there, world?” and ‘The Nova Effect.’ When not on stage, he is usually making YouTube videos or playing video games such as Pokémon and Xenoblade Chronicles.
Lucy Demba
Lucy is an administrator for Active 8 Support Services, supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. She is passionate about the creative and logistical processes of theatre, television, and film, focusing on projects that highlight the struggles of underrepresented voices in mainstream media.
Her journey began as a young producer at Everyman Playhouse Theatre, leading to a Broadcast Media Production apprenticeship with ScreenSkills and two years as a production secretary/runner at Hollyoaks, Lime Pictures. Inspired by her own positive experiences with art, Lucy aims to engage with her community to authentically represent their voices, creating art that makes them feel seen and valued.
Scout Dragon
Scout (they/he) is a non-binary, neurodivergent, and queer activist, performance artist, and writer based in Liverpool. A dedicated advocate and public speaker for LGBTQ+ rights, they promote neuroqueer approaches to drama and are passionate about theatre and film, with a particular love for musicals. Originally from Germany, Scout is multilingual and a published writer, with articles featured in Gay Times and DIVA Magazine. They have been doing theatre since their age was still in single digits. When not immersed in a production, Scout is dedicated to challenging social norms and fighting capitalism. They are fiercely committed to destigmatising mental health and humbling neurotypicals, using their voice and art to inspire change.
Bruce Wilson
Bruce is a musician/songwriter based in Liverpool. He is part of the up and coming band LØWTANG who regularly rehearse as part of Capeesh in Wavertree. Bruce is currently undertaking a Business and Administration Apprenticeship at Hugh Baird College and works at Vulcan Studios. His interests are music, songwriting and skateboarding – and he is interested in developing connections with artists and bands who can help him progress his music.