Meet The Team

KALI PEACOCK

Kali trained at Drama Studio London and with the National Youth Theatre. She has worked in theatre, film, television, and radio over the last twenty-five years.

Theatre highlights include: The Railway Children and The Cherry Orchard (York Theatre Royal), The Sea (Chichester Festival Theatre), Lilies on the Land, (West End and 2 National Tours), Nurse in Romeo and Juliet (The Silvano Toti Globe, Rome and Harold Pinter Theatre, West End).

TV: The Inbetweeners, My Family, After You’ve Gone, Doctors, Judge John Deed.

Film: Finding Neverland, Down Terrace & Sightseers.

Radio: Inside Alan Francis, Mrs Jellicoe’s Jumble

In 2018 Kali co-founded UnderWired, taking over as Artistic Director in 2020. Kali has written the book & lyrics for UnderWired Productions: ‘Rainbow Rae and the Colour Stone Rescue!’, ‘The Right Royal Rumpus!’ & ‘The Lost Toys’ Big Christmas Adventure!’

AMY WAKELING

Amy is a firecracker and we're very lucky to have her!

Amy trained at London Studio Centre on the musical theatre degree course and has performed as Elsa in 'Christmas Cracker' in Dubai and most recently touring the north as Cinderella in Cinderella! Alongside auditioning, and working multiple jobs, Amy performs her own cabarets around the Eastbourne area. Amy loves passing on her passion to the children and watching them shine and enjoy learning and performing just as much as she does!

LAUREN POULTON

Lauren started her career in the legal profession which she carried out for 10 years until she had her first daughter. Lauren now works in a school as well as UnderWired. She thrives on working and helping children develop and build their confidence. Lauren took many Lamda exams as a child and is passionate about the arts.

MACKENZIE NEWBURY

Mackenzie has been dancing since before she can remember. She trained professionally at the Northern Ballet School at 16 and graduated with a contract for Celebrity Cruises where she has worked for the past 3 years travelling the world. She has such a passion for choreographing and is so excited to be on this journey with UnderWired!

PEYTEN HANDFORD

Peyten brings a warm, caring and supportive approach to every session.

She has worked as a complex care worker since the age of 18, giving her extensive experience supporting children and young people in a positive and inclusive environment.

Peyten is passionate about musical theatre and loves helping children build confidence, have fun and express themselves through performance. She is especially committed to creating a space where every child feels safe, supported and able to be themselves.

Meet the Team​

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