About LAMPS

Lamps Collective is a group of professional writers, actors, and musicians whose Christian faith underpins their lives and work.

LAMPS productions seek to:

  • inspire, challenge, and entertain
  • provoke thought about the nature of God and life
  • resource the church, refresh its members, and reach out beyond its walls.

LAMPS is an acronym which stands for Love, Acting, Music, Poetry and Stories – all things close to our hearts!

Scene from Salt and Light - five cast members in silhouette

Creative Director

Sam Pullen-Campbell

LAMPS actor Emma

Sam is an Oxfordshire-based writer, director and performer, and combines the roles of Artistic Director and Executive Director for LAMPS. She is responsible for the artistic direction of the company and its day–to-day running.

Director of Mission

Emma Jane Peyton

LAMPS actor Emma

Emma Jane is a Manchester-based actor, singer, and performing arts practitioner. As Director of Mission, she oversees the long-term vision, strategy, and growth of our missional related activity including our ministry.

Creative Associate (accessibility lead)

Esther Irving

LAMPS actor Esther

Esther is a performer, theatre-maker and audio description consultant from North Yorkshire. She loves working with young people, creating new shows and making theatre accessible in creative ways.

Creative Associate (Scotland lead)

Fergus Munro

LAMPS actor Fergus

Fergus is an actor and musician from the Scottish Highlands who performs not only English but in Gaelic. He looks after our Scottish connections including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Composer/MD/website

Heidi Cottrell

Heidi LAMPS MD

As composer and musical director for LAMPS, Heidi also coaches performers, produces recordings, and manages the website. A multi‑instrumentalist, listen out for occasional subtle musical references woven into her music.

Tour Co-ordinator

Gillian Corrigan

Gillian LAMPS co-ordinator

Gillian handles all our booking enquiries with her trademark efficiency and liaises with those hosting LAMPS shows. She also ensures that all the team are kept well fed, watered and sheltered. 

Chair of trustees

Rev Tony Rogerson

Tony chair of trustees

Tony chairs our immensely supportive body of trustees, guiding us and them with his extensive organisational experience and prayerful wisdom. 

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Artist in Residence

Jan Peyton

Jan LAMPS artist in residence standing next to her artwork

Trained at Birmingham and Swansea Colleges of Art, Jan is a visual artist who designs costumes and props for us as well as beautiful cards, prints and gift items inspired by Bible verses. 

‘I will speak using stories: I will tell secret things from long ago’

Psalm 78:2