The Midnight Florists is a collaboration between Andrew Martin Lee and a revolving ensemble of Artists, Researchers, and Producers. 

Formed in 2016 by Andrew Martin Lee [He/Him], Stephanie Bundy [She/Her], and Emma McElhenny [She/Her], in the woods of the Dartington Estate. The Florists’ work is an eclectic compound of multiple forms spanning theatre, installation, live-art, autotero, and opera, as well as performance-research outputs including publication, conference presentations, and performance-based/performance-led research.

We explore the burning concerns of the collective, those things that keep us up at night. From social injustice and ecological collapse to queer intimacies and community making. We seek to explore the relationship between the audience/performer and audience/participant, facilitating space so that we can begin to heal or to continue to heal, from the experiences that violently transform us.

Over the past seven years, we have worked with and showcased our work at some of the most compelling venues and organisations in the country including Tate Britain, The Southbank Center, The Wellcome Collection, b-Side, Third Angel, The Marlborough Pub & Theatre Brighton, Camden People’s Theatre, The Pleasance,
]P e r f o r m a n c e S p a c e[ , The Tête à Tête Opera Festival, The Greenwich and Lewisham Young Peoples Theatre, Bootworks Theatre, The Giddy Kipper Anomaly, Bad Habit Theatre, Ro Robertson, Brian Lobel, Ira Brand, The University of Chichester, The University of East London, and various house parties and art nights across the country.  

Our research has been featured in: Intellect Publishing, The Journal of Arts & Communities, The International Conference on Narrative, The Politics of Housing Conference, and The University of Chichester Research Conference.

ANDREW MARTIN LEE (He/Him)

Artistic Director

Andrew Martin Lee is an interdisciplinary performance maker, producer, and academic, whose work explores the boundaries of human intimacy, & the depths of autobiography. All of his work blends modes of shared authorship, audience interaction & intimacy, as well as notions of authenticity (attempted or otherwise), in order to create works that close the gap between performance & real life. 

His work draws heavily on the influences of Alan Moore, Satoshi Kon, Amanda Palmer, Ira Brand, Adrian Howls, & countless others who coalesce into his unique brand of connection. He also works as a freelance producer for Ergo Phizmiz PLC, & previously for b-side. He holds a master’s degree in Theatre & Theatre Collectives and is undertaking a PhD at The University of Chichester entitled On Art-Magic: Socio-Ecological Interventions within ‘The Culture of Steam.

Erin Wrightson (They/SHe)

Principle Artist

Since joining the collective as an associate artist on Drowning In The Sound, where she played “Sarah”, Erin has continued to develop their practice centered in issues of gender, sex, and human connection. Working predominately through physical theatre and script writing, she develops projects cantered on her lived experience and burning concerns.

Erin moved to a principle artist position in 2023 working more closely on Drowning In The Sound and a new unannounced project. They are inspired by artists Alice Birch and PUSH Physical Theatre, and are currently undertaking a degree in Theatre at The University of Chichester.

Our work has always been about creating long-lasting relationships with our audiences by inspiring human connection through our personal stories. We welcome any questions, queries, and/or stories you wish to share with us using the links below.

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