Chris Thorpe is a writer and performer from Manchester. His work is produced and tours worldwide. He has ongoing collaborative relationships with a range of artists and organisations including Javaad Alipoor, Claire O’Reilly, Yusra Warsama, Rachel Chavkin, Rachel Bagshaw, Staatstheater Mainz, China Plate, HOME Manchester, Sydney Festival, the UN and ICAN. Previous work for the Gate includes performing in Dear Elizabeth (live and online versions) and writing for Chorus, part of The Iphigenia Quartet.