Founder & Artistic Director
Sharron Spice.
Writer, director, producer, actress and author from Enfield. Founder of Elicit Theatre Company.
Sharron Spice — founder, writer and director.
Sharron Spice is an acclaimed actress, director, producer and author from Enfield, North London. Her diverse career spans theatre, film and commercials, with notable works including the comedy Femmetamorphosis and the memoir Kruella.
Sharron is a passionate campaigner against domestic violence and youth violence; her efforts have been recognised by a visit to 10 Downing Street. She wrote, performed and directed The Perils of Universal Credit, a powerful play highlighting the challenges of the benefits system in 21st-century Britain.
She is a columnist for The Guardian and continues to work with young people in London, aiming to create positive change through theatre, conversation and community.
Practice
A career across the form.
Writing
Original plays drawn from lived experience and verbatim research. Writer of The Perils of Universal Credit (2025) and the comedy Femmetamorphosis. Author of the memoir Kruella, and a columnist for The Guardian.
Directing
Director of The Perils of Universal Credit and ensemble pieces with Elicit Theatre. Brings a verbatim-informed, actor-led approach into the rehearsal room.
Producing
Founder and producer of Elicit Theatre Company. Has produced and toured work to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, and London fringe stages.
Acting
Stage and screen actress whose work spans theatre, television, film and commercials.
Community work
Long-standing campaigner against domestic violence and youth violence. Works with young people across London to support positive change through the arts and conversation.
Public recognition
Sharron's campaigning has been recognised at the highest level of UK government, including a visit to 10 Downing Street.
Selected work
On stage and on the page.
- The Perils of Universal Credit — writer, director and performer (2025).
- Femmetamorphosis — writer and performer; toured to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
- Kruella — memoir.
- Columnist — The Guardian.
This biography is curated from public sources and the company's own records. Additions and corrections are welcomed at hello@elicittheatre.co.uk.