Wowbagger Productions was set up by Sara Kenney in 2011 to tell stories with a focus on science, environment and health. The ambition is to bring together artists, scientists, social scientists and humanities practitioners to work with the public, lived experience and learned experience experts. Sara is a creative whose spent 25+ years working in Science Engagement through TV, Film, Participatory Arts, Games, Comics and Events. We are currently transitioning Wowbagger to become an incubator organisation training young arts/science producers to develop and lead projects.

Why Wowbagger? Sara was struggling to find a company name so thought ‘Don’t Panic’ and turned to the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy. She approached the ‘Douglas Adams Estate’ with a request to use a character name. They agreed and thus ‘Wowbagger Productions’ was born. "A man can dream can't he?" ― Wowbagger, whenever someone points out the impossibilities of fulfilling his self-appointed goal.

The company is evolving to an incubator model, where young arts/science producers lead intergenerational, intersectional & inter-species projects! Here are some of our freelance team:

Mairéad Ruane is a values-driven creative producer and facilitator working across art forms on projects that bridge arts and health. Over the past year, Mairéad has creatively produced short documentaries, a documentary escape game, a combined professional and community play, and a live art performance programme. Mairéad was co-Producer on the She Could Fly Game and is currently Producer Surgeon X: Immersive. Mairéad has worked with a diverse range of communities, and they remain focused on amplifying marginalised voices and promoting wellbeing across all of their work.

Sevitha Vadlamudi works in business operations at a startup that provides autism-inclusive recreational services. She is deeply passionate about supporting socio-economic organizations and contributing to meaningful, community-driven impact. Sevitha worked on the Planet Divoc-91 and Acid Box participatory arts projects. Outside of work, Sevitha loves exploring new places, diving into creative projects, and never miss a good rave to keep the energy flowing!

Sarah Zad is a Syrian/American refugee support worker and writer based in London, and recently completed her MA at Goldsmiths College specialising in migration. Originally trained as a dancer, Sarah has a passion and background in facilitating community arts projects and in 2025 launched Ranting & Raving, for refugees and people on the move. Sarah participated in the workshops informing the Acid Box graphic novel and has since facilitated workshops inspired by its themes at various conventions around the UK.

ADVISORY BOARD

Gill Auchinvole: has over 25 years experience working with a wide range of people - including in youth work, service-user involvement and child protection. She is currently a Social Worker for East Sussex County Council, supporting and teaching Student Social Workers.

Sarah Iqbal: Public Engagement consultant interested in exploring pathways to build capacity in science engagement in India and developing creative, inclusive and participatory approaches towards building an equitable, healthy and sustainable future. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hyder-iqbal/

Michelle Martin: Commissioner and Exec Producer podcasts for Audible & Wondery UK. Previously a BBC producer in Science, making over 350 radio shows and podcasts for BBC Radio 4, World Service and 6Music. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemartin2/

Joe Mugford: known professionally as Joe Muggs is a British music journalist, writer and DJ. He is a frequent contributor to The Guardian, The Wire, FACT magazine, and other music journalism outlets. https://www.theguardian.com/profile/joe-muggs