XOLANI CRABTREE

I am a creative based in Leeds with a passion for telling stories with energy, connection and creativity. My work spans across theatre including touring productions, family theatre, outdoor theatre, physical theatre, musicals and opera.

I enjoy facilitating workshops and empowering others to unleash their own creativity. I specialise in ensemble work and physical storytelling.

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A stage scene with two people, one kneeling and one sitting, engaging in a conversation. The woman is dressed in African traditional attire, sitting next to a traditional drum. The man is in casual clothing. Hanging above them are various suits, dres

Actors on a theatrical stage set resembling an old-fashioned factory or workshop, with multiple levels, rustic props, bright yellow-lit windows, and warm lighting, suggesting a performance or play in progress. A Christmas Carol, Hull Truck Theatre.

A colorful theatrical performance featuring five performers in whimsical costumes on stage with vibrant lighting, a backdrop of clothes hanging and circus-like decorations. One performer is suspended in a hoop overhead, while others are striking expr

A woman dancing on a table under neon lights, with two chairs on either side. Kailey, Bradford 2025.

Performance with people dressed in colourful bodysuits hanging upside down, illuminated by vibrant, glowing lights on a dark stage, surrounded by confetti and decorative flowers hanging above. Upswing, Bradford 2025

Three people, two women and one man, dressed in colorful, old-fashioned clothing, with excited expressions, looking at a glowing, open book. Libellule Theatre

Theatrical performance on stage with actors dressed in vintage clothing, some standing and some sitting, with a small model house and furniture as props. A Little Night Music, Leeds Playhouse.

Actors dressed in historical costumes perform on a stage against a black background, with one woman seated at center and other performers surrounding her. The Coppergate Woman, York Theatre Royal.

A group of six actors on stage during a theatrical performance, with one holding a sign reading 'I AM A MAN' in front. The stage has a brick wall backdrop, chairs, and a memorial arrangement with flowers and a black leather glove in the center.

Group of actors on stage performing a theatrical scene with expressive gestures and costumes. Wendy and Peter Pan, Leeds Playhouse

Two performers in a dramatic stage scene, with two people in dark clothing, engaged in an emotional embrace or dance, illuminated by stage lighting on a dark background. Mary and The Hyenas, Pilot Theatre.

Circus performers on stage, with colorful costumes, some holding pink umbrellas, surrounded by a circus set with vibrant backdrop and props.

Three performers in colorful costumes ice skating on stage. Two are dressed as snowmen, with one wearing a yellow and black striped scarf and the other holding a penguin costume, while a man in a red shirt and jeans glides behind them.

The scene appears to be a theatrical performance with actors on a rooftop set. One actor is dressed as a firefighter, another as a woman in a yellow dress, a third as a man sitting in a hot air balloon basket, and a fourth as a man in a dark suit. Th

Group of diverse people dancing outdoors in an urban setting with historic buildings, a metal frame structure, and a patterned black-and-white floor. Displace Yourself Theatre.

Performer dressed as the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, surrounded by people in black bird costumes with beak masks, on stage in a theatrical production.