Handheld Theatre was the creation of Vanessa Card and Fredrik Holm. Having both moved to Lancaster from elsewhere they founded Handheld Theatre in 2007.
Vanessa is an artist, puppeteer and illustrator and Fredrik a musician and conductor. Both have worked succesfully in the world of theatre, producing high quality work over a number of years.
Since summer 2011 Fredrik has been concentrating on his solo work. He is still collaborating with Vanessa, who is planning to create new Handheld productions in 2012.
Vanessa Card BA (Hons) has made props, puppets and masks for established theatres, and has illustrated for both the publishing and advertising market over a period of 20 years. She produces detailed and textural work using a range of techniques.
Fredrik Holm M(mus) has worked as a professional musician for the last 15 years, mostly in England, Sweden and Denmark. He moved to England in 2005, where he composes music, conducts, organizes personal development courses, records CD's and arranges concerts.