Team Purple
Who We Are
Frodo Allan
Founder & Lead Producer
He/Him
Frodo is an award-winning Producer, Playwright, and Director with over 25 years of experience working across many genres both in the UK and internationally. Frodo is also an experienced performer and compère with a critically-acclaimed career as an actor and singer in theatre, musical theatre, and various bands, as well as a long and varied resume in circus, clowning, and comedy.
Learn more about Frodo here: frodoallan.com
Alice Turner
Associate Producer
She/Her
Alice is a Film graduate who grew up just outside of Edinburgh, and is now based in the city, making the most of its incredible creative arts events scene. Having spent many years working front of house and box office for a variety of events across Scotland and beyond, Alice is now focusing her attention towards event production and logistics, with a keen interest in artist liaison. She has recently returned from Australia, working at the Adelaide Fringe, and is excited to get stuck into her third year with Rhymes with Purple!
Bhavani Balasubramanyam
Associate Producer
She/They
Bhavani is a Glasgow-based visual storyteller and facilitator from India. They merge community engagement with storytelling through comics, zines and improvisational theatre. With over 12 years of improv experience under their belt, they now lead and co-facilitate creative storytelling workshops that explore South Asian identity, mental health and colonial history. She is the Artistic Director and Co-founder of Kutty Press, a mini-publishing experiment rooted in print, process, and play. Previously an Assistant Producer with Rhymes with Purple at last year's fringe, she is beyond excited to return for more in 2026. Outside of this, she enjoys cooking, gaming, and drawing her cat, Kevin.
Misty-Jo Pett-Ruas
Associate Producer
She/Her
Misty‑Jo is a music graduate, songwriter and performer who splits her time between making music and helping bring creative projects to life. Alongside her creative work, she loves the organisational and business side of the arts, working across production support, admin and community projects. After joining Rhymes With Purple as an Assistant Producer at last year’s Fringe, she’s thrilled to be returning for 2026 and contributing once again to the magic of the festival.
Max
Head of Good Vibes
Good/Boy
Max is the real backbone of the company. His main role is ensuring that the team take regular walks and that there are always plenty of treats in the office. Max was adopted from Dogs Trust.
