Theatr Iolo aims to produce and program the best of live theatre, making it widely accessible to children and young people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, to:
Stir the imagination, Inspire the heart, Challenge the mind.Theatr Iolo works alongside teachers and subject advisors to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum. Through theatre, we offer ideas and practices that go beyond the curriculum, providing new challenges and experiences.Theatr Iolo Limited is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, number 2150427. Charity Registration Number 1067810.
Kevin Lewis Artistic Director Kevin has worked as an actor with Medium Fair Community Theatre in Devon, toured schools throughout the UK with Theatre Centre and was an apprentice clown with an Italian Circus. He was Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd Outreach and took up the position as Artistic Director of Theatr Iolo in 1990. Kevin provides the vision for Theatr Iolo and has extensive experience of creating performances for children and young people both as director and actor. |
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John Carey Williams Producer John Carey Williams read Jurisprudence at Merton College, University of Oxford before beginning his career in the arts at Clwyd Theatr Cymru. After a brief spell as an auditor with Grant Thornton, he returned to the arts as Development Director at Welsh Independent Dance before joining Theatr Iolo as Producer. John is also a Council Member of the Arts Council of Wales. John works with Kevin to shape the vision and strategy of the company. |
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Glenys Evans Education Officer Glen trained at Central School of Speech and Drama and Goldsmiths College, London. Since 1976, she has worked as an actress, director and playwright, working with Action Projects in Education, Coventry Belgrade TIE, Perspectives Community Theatre and projects including WNO MAX and BBC Radio. She is also closely associated with Hijinx Theatre. She specialises in writing plays that reflect the lives of people with learning disabilities, including On The Edge for Theatr Iolo and Full Circle for Hijinx. As Education Officer, she facilities drama and creates resources for young people. |
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Kerry Shelley Tour Administrator Kerry came to Theatr Iolo in 2001 from the business sector where she was responsible for personnel training. Kerry gives a creative contribution to all aspects of our work and continues to build a strong relationship between the company and its school community. |
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Tania Lucas Communications Officer Tania joined the team in 2007 and is responsible for all the print, design and publicity of Theatr Iolo, and is also the part-time Marketing Assistant at National Youth Arts Wales,. She brings fresh ideas to Theatr Iolo and is at the centre of creating a communications strategy for the company. |
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| Sarah KilBride-Chair |
| Barry Slack-Vice Chair |
| Siriol Burford |
| John Prior |
| Penny Stead |
| Julie Skelton |
Robert Hugh-Company Accountant
"I have had the privilege of being Artistic Director of the company since 1990, and of working with many talented and creative actors, designers, writers, musicians, directors and technicians.
As I sit in our rehearsal room on the first floor of an old school building in the north of Cardiff, about to start work on our next production, I am aware that the room is alive with characters and images from previous shows; this is the place where they were born:
...the lonely old sailor - who scours the beach everyday looking for treasures washed up by the sea - and his companion, the bird who talks.
...the delightful child, Connie, who wants to explore the world while her Dad wants her to take a rest.
...the three brothers - fighting and throwing spaghetti around in a broken-down old kitchen - frightened and vulnerable when they realise that their father has abandoned them.
...Mandy - 10 years old and missing her Dad, angry with her mother, her nose out of joint because she has a new step-brother -consoling herself by dancing with her imaginary friend, Stan Laurel.
...Marcos, the Spanish boy - surviving in the mountains with only animals to keep him company - his best friend, a snake, protecting him.
In the early part of the 21st century our aim is still to create quality vibrant theatre to stir the imagination, inspire the heart, and challenge the mind."
Kevin Lewis
Artistic Director
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