Stuart Slade was born in Bristol and now lives in London. He is the Artistic Director of Kuleshov Theatre and the Creative Director of Ivanov Films. His plays include: Glee & Me (Judges' Prize, 2019 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting; Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, 2021); BU21 (Theatre503, London, 2016; Trafalgar Studios, West End, 2017); and Cans (Theatre503, 2014), nominated for two Offies - Best Play and Most Promising New Playwright.