Mark Fawcett
Head of Production
Mark takes care of the production side of things and has been involved in Home Stage from the beginning, first in an advisory role and now as an integral part of the team. He is a singer/songwriter/guitarist and runs media production business Fish Need Snorkels.
Mark studied physics at Durham University and has over twenty five years experience in the recording industry, recording everything from solo artists and string quartets to symphony orchestras both in the studio and on location throughout the UK. He also works with theatre companies doing sound design and in the production of live music events.
Mark is a founder member of Neil Young tribute band ‘Don’t Spook The Horse’ and has produced three solo albums of his own material. He was a member of the Home Stage three-piece poetry and folk band Leap of Hares, who created the sell-out show A Festive Folk Journey at Norwich Theatre Playhouse in 2022.
Photo credit: Chris Everard
Ashley Garfitt
Promoter of Music and Poetry
Ashley is the newest member of the Home Stage team. He has been brought onboard to help the company grow through the next stage of its journey.
Ashley is a conservatoire trained musician, who graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2017. From there Ashley travelled to China, where he became the Director of Performing Arts in one of the largest departments at a school in Asia. Overseeing the music, drama and dance faculties, Ashley curated a diverse portfolio of events at multiple large venues.
As a performing musician Ashley has toured extensively across Europe and Asia as part of Orchestras, Big Bands, Pop and Original Bands, and has appeared on four albums.
Amelia Ireson
Executive Manager
Amelia oversees the day to day running of Home Stage. If you contact us it is very likely you will reach her first.
Tom Harrison
Executive Producer
Home Stage is the brain-child of lifelong businessman and entrepreneur, Tom Harrison. It was born out of his desire to strengthen bonds within communities and provide opportunities for those who deserve to be more widely acknowledged.