Lets get this over the finish line!

So many plays have explored the struggles of artists, yet very few have explored the life of working class artists - who don’t have family connections or trust funds to support them as they try and make a name for themselves. The navigation of Street loyalties with the need to break free and find a voice is one of the main preoccupations of The Denisovans.

As gentrification devours all that stood before it, it’s important to pay tribute to venues and communities that have always found a way to make art that matters.

An ensemble drama, Shot in the legendary 606 Club, exploring the emotional turmoil of working class artists hanging on by a thread and the irreconcilable conflict between family love and artistic ambition.

Jazz icon Nikki Yeoh plays piano virtuoso Naomi. Her son, Rikki (Rio Redwood-Sawyerr) is slipping away from her just as lothario ex lover Oscar is slipping back into (played by the UK soul legend Omar) her DMs and her life.

Tracy (Claire Martin OBE) who was side tracked from her creative side due to life, finds herself desperate to land a gig - She must pass the baptism of fire lit by Naomi's lethal brilliance on the piano.

The club's cleaner Vicky, (Victoria Latham Kelly) awakened by Naomi's exquisite artistry, arranges to re-connect with the daughter she abandoned - but is she ready for what Malinka (Rising star Sian Davis) has to say?

Meanwhile, the genial bouncer Henry (Henry Balogun) faces his own crucible - sought out and challenged by the notorious street fighting martial arts expert Elliot (played by the UKs top combat stunt perfomer Elmo Walker) Street chaos and passionate musicianship collide. vulnerable and punchy, soulful and explosive, the Denisovans is like nothing seen before.

We have been more than fortunate to have some of the best in the music industry backed up by some of the brightest up and coming talent join our project.

Nikki Yeoh as Naomi

Omar Lye-Fook MBE as Oscar

Claire Martin OBE as Tracy

Rio Redwood-Sawyerr as Ricky

Victoria Latham Kelly as the Broken Mother

Sian Davis as Malinka

Henry Balogun & Connie as Henry & Connie

CHE WALKER - Writer / Director

The typical Che creative pose

A director, writer, actor & teacher most notably at the prestigious school RADA in London, accompanied by a plethora of credits including his musical “Been So Long” featuring at the Young Vic and later produced for Netflix in 2018. Ché continues to pour his creativity and love into filming making, with his most recent success "Connie" with 17 film festival selections world wide.

Connie - Directed by Che Walker

“Determined to make some special stuff before that hole in the ground.”

GABI NORLAND - Director of Photography

The Gabi Sharp Focus

Drawn to finding the perfect visual style to express each script, she dreams of a better world and is most inspired by stories that promote positive social change. Carrying with her 2 wins and 4 nominations for Best Cinematography at Underwire Festival. Credits include: Attack the Block, Harry Brown.

CHRISTOPH L. DOROCANT - Producer

Starting off as an actor, Chris took the deeper dive into the film world from screenwriting to now as a producer. With a background in business and marketing, were glad to have Chris on board to help bring our film to the our audience. Credits include: Jurassic Park: Fallen kingdom, One Shot.

JUSTIN MISSINGHAM - Editor

Justin had been a professional editor for over thirty years! most notably on Love island and The Circle. Justin brings his wealth of experience with him on now his fourth collaboration with Writer/ Director Che Walker.

NATASHA LAWES - Make up Artist

Work that shines (Puns need work but Natasha's got the make up on point)

Natasha Lawes is a Creative Designer & Maker with 20 years experience. A theatrical hybrid of Beauty Make-up, Body Art, Prosthetics, Special FX. Her work speaks for its self. Natasha Lawes is known for Suggs: My Life Story (2018), 2 Graves (2010) and Sweet Sue (2023).

DARIUS ALEXANDER - Sound Department

Trained as a classical multi-instrumentalist and with a background in robotics, Darius brings his vast sound expertise on set with us. Credits include Channel 4, Sky, Now TV, Jaguar Land Rover, and Lockheed Martin.

What started as a passion project, became something far more than our best expectations, with most the filming done at the 606 club. We want to finish the project the way it deserves, and we need your help, and we are inches away from finishing!

Your support on this project will go towards the post production of this piece with our awesome crew down in Brighton.