ABOUT US

YES/NO PRODUCTIONS is an independent global entertainment company devoted to creating unique and ground-breaking theatrical experiences across a wide range of traditional and emerging entertainment/media platforms. It's flagship is the internationally acclaimed theatre production, STOMP

Yes/No Productions is also committed to making immersive 3D films that take the audience on an inspirational journey while addressing environmental issues that affect us all.

Founded in 1992, by Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas and Loretta Sacco, Yes/No Productions was originally established to manage the enterprise of their world renowned rhythm based show, STOMP. However, since it’s founding, Luke and Steve, in addition to the hands on directing of all STOMP shows worldwide, have created and developed critically acclaimed large-format (IMAX) and feature-length films, diverse and imaginative programming for Network and Cable Television, including an Emmy nominated and award winning HBO Special, as well as a number of successful television commercials, for Toyota, Target, Heineken and Australian Apples.

The Lost and Found Orchestra was Yes/No’s most recent theatrical venture: LFO has performed around the world, with record breaking runs at London's Royal Festival Hall and at Sydney Opera House.

Luke Cresswell

LUKE CRESSWELL is a self-taught percussionist from Brighton, UK. His session work as a drummer and rhythm programmer includes Beats International, Bette Midler, Elvis Costello and Bryan Ferry. After working for several years as a street musician and performer, he first created STOMP in 1991. His work as a performer in Stomp includes the Oscars, the Emmys and Quincy Jones’ album, Q’s Jook Joint. He has directed, with Steve McNicholas, several award-winning commercials and short films.

He received an Oscar nomination for the film BROOMS, an Emmy nomination for STOMP OUT LOUD and co-directed the award winning giant-screen films, Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, Wild Ocean, The Last Reef and Great White Shark. He has also received a special achievement award from the Chicago Human Rhythm Project. More recently he and Steve McNicholas have created the Lost and Found Orchestra, which explores found sound on an orchestral level.

Steve McNicholas

STEVE MCNICHOLAS, from Yorkshire in the UK, has worked as an actor, singer, musician, and writer with various theatrical and musical groups, starting out with the Bradford Theatre Group in 1973. Through the eighties he worked with Cliff Hanger, Covent Garden Community Theatre and Pookiesnackenburger. Despite also being an original member of the accapella group, the Flying Pickets and a final appearance in Mr. Bean, Steve no longer performs.

He shares directorial credits with Luke Cresswell on STOMP based films and commercials and their new show, the Lost and Found Orchestra. With Luke, he composed the soundtrack to the Showtime movie, RIOT, and shares the Oscar and Emmy nominations for his work on BROOMS and STOMP OUT LOUD and co directed the award winning giant-screen films, Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, Wild Ocean 3D and The Last Reef. Great White Shark is their latest collaboration.

Loretta Sacco

LORETTA SACCO (company director)-manages all business and projects relating to Luke, Steve and Yes/No Productions, from their base in Brighton, UK. Previously based in London as an agent for various UK comedians and actors, including Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Armando Ianucci.

Loretta co-produced STOMP’s performances in both London and Paris and also co produced the film BROOMS and is the executive producer on THE LOST AND FOUND ORCHESTRA and the movie WILD OCEAN 3D.

Since YNP moved into its new base at The Old Market, Loretta has also taken on the role of Company/Artistic Director of TOM.

Mike Roberts

MIKE ROBERTS (sound designer) co-ordinates the sound systems and sound design for all STOMP live productions around the world. He was also one of the key developers of invented instruments for the Lost and Found Orchestra, and the live sound designer/mix engineer.

He oversees sound design on all YNP screen work on location and through all aspects of post production. He has won multiple awards for his work on PULSE, WILD OCEAN, THE LAST REEF and GREAT WHITE SHARK.

Yes/No Productions have won numerous awards over the years, in music, film, theatre and television.

1994

STOMP: Olivier Award

presented for “Best Choreography in a West End Show”.
1994: STOMP wins an OBIE for it’s off-Broadway show.
1994: STOMP wins the Drama Desk Award in New York for “Most Unique Theatre Experience”.

1996

The STOMP based short film “Brooms”

was nominated for an Academy Award and was selected for screening at both the Cannes and Sundance Film Festivals. STOMP performed live at the Oscar ceremony in March 1996.

1998

The STOMP Special for HBO – “STOMP Out Loud”

won the Silver FIPA Award for “Musique et Spectacle Vivant” at the FIPA Film Festival in Biarritz. Luke Cresswell received the Chicago Human Rhythm Project JUBA! Award for “Ground Breaking Achievement in Tap and Percussive Dance”.

“STOMP Out Loud” received Four Emmy nominations for the following categories: Outstanding direction for a variety or music programme, Outstanding art direction for a variety or music programme, Outstanding multi-camera picture editing for a mini-series, movie or special, and finally for Outstanding sound mixing for a variety, music series or special. It won the award for multi-camera picture editing.

The Royal Television Society’s Southern Centre presents Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell with an award for “Most Innovative Production from the Southern Region” for Stomp Out Loud.

2000

Live! Award STOMP

as Theatre Production of the Year for the second year running.

2003

Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey

wins both the Jury and Audience awards at La Geode Festival in Paris.
Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey also wins best sound award at the annual Giant Screen conference in Glasgow.

Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell receive the Innovator Award at the American Choreography Association in Los Angeles.

2004

Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey

wins the main prize, the Raymond Lefevre award (for best film) at “La 10ème Semaine Du Cinéma Britannique” in Abbeville, France.

Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey wins the audience award at the Sacramento Film and Music festival.

Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey wins Best Film, the most prestigious award in the Imax industry, at the Giant Screen Theatre Association Conference in Montreal.

2008

Wild Ocean

wins 2 awards for best sound and best original score at the Giant Screen Theatre Association Conference in New York.

2009

Wild Ocean

wins 2 awards for best sound and best original score at the Giant Screen Theatre Association Conference in New York.

Wild Ocean 3D is Earthwatch film of the year: “ full of artistry, passion, and hope for a healthier planet, it inspires a wide range of audiences to gain greater knowledge about and feel greater passion for the oceans that sustain us.” Ed Wilson, CEO and President of EarthWatch.

Wild Ocean wins Outstanding Achievement at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.

2012

The Last Reef

wins best music and best sound at the Sacramento GSCA

2014

GREAT WHITE SHARK

wins Marine Life award and Special Jury Recognition for 3D at BLUE Festival in the US

2015

PULSE: a STOMP Odyssey

is inducted into the IMAX Hall of Fame

2021

SPIN

short film written, composed, directed by and starring Luke Cresswell, made during lockdown, wins Best Background Score at Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival and is a Finalist at Pierre Cardin Short Musical Film Festival, Lacoste

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YES/NO PRODUCTIONS: AWARDS TIMELINE

Yes/No Productions have won numerous awards over the years, in music, film, theatre and television.

STOMP: Olivier Award

The STOMP based short film “Brooms”

The STOMP Special for HBO – “STOMP Out Loud”

Live! Award STOMP

Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey

Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey

Wild Ocean

Wild Ocean

The Last Reef

GREAT WHITE SHARK

PULSE: a STOMP Odyssey

SPIN

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