I trained as an actor in London where I grew up and I started working with early years children when I had my own children – Ruby & Iona. Having children reminded me how much I love to play, sing, dance, dress-up, read, explore and make up and act out stories!

My Mum Bridget, was a teacher who sang and played the piano and my Dad, John, taught me lots of songs to play on the guitar! I grew up with lots of stories, rhymes and songs and grown-ups who read and played with me and my brother and sister. But I have learned how to do my job running Licketyspit by playing and talking with children, mostly in Scotland, where my Mum came from and where I live now with my own family.

Hiya! I’m Taz and when I Lickety Play I have great fun becoming ‘The Funky Chicken’ and meeting all the other exuberant creatures in the circle. Everyone makes up the most exciting animals you’ve ever imagined!

Hello! I’m Ruby and one of my favourite things about Licketyspit play sessions is getting to sit down with everyone together and have a good blether about the games we’ve played and the things we’ve seen! I think imaginary play is great because you can be anyone, go anywhere, do anything, and everyone will go there with you. And what could be better than exploring a jungle full of colourful birds where you might find a friendly tiger, or having a picnic on the moon with your family and friends!

When I was little, I loved dressing up and making mud pies in the garden. I've worked with Licketyspit as an actor-pedagogue for 5 years and am the outgoing Children & Families Network Producer.

Hello, I’m Iona and I live in Glasgow. I love working with Licketyspit because I love to play, especially with other people. It is so great to be able to use your imagination and create whole new worlds! Hooray for play!