Supporting organisations, artists, and communities to thrive.
Arts Advocacy & Creative Consultancy
What I Do
I use over 20 years’ experience in theatre, festivals, and cultural development to advise, support, and champion the arts. From mentoring emerging creatives to advising organisations on cultural strategy, I combine practical know-how with big-picture thinking.
The Impact
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Helps organisations and artists shape stronger, more resilient projects
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Builds bridges between communities, councils, and cultural bodies
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Ensures creative work has lasting impact, not just short-term results
My Process
- Listen – understanding the needs of organisations, communities, or individuals
- Advise – offering insight drawn from professional experience and sector knowledge
- Shape – helping refine strategies, projects, or campaigns to meet goals
- Support – ongoing guidance, mentoring, or training to build capacity
Featured Projects
Campaign Against Bath Arts Cuts
I led the Campaign Against Bath Arts Cuts, bringing together artists, audiences, and organisations to resist funding reductions to local culture. Through open meetings, press engagement, and coordinated advocacy, the campaign successfully gave Bath’s arts community a unified voice at a critical time.
Cultural Forum
As a board member of the Cultural Forum for the Bath Area, I worked with colleagues across the sector to support collaboration, share resources, and influence local cultural strategy. The Forum provided a vital platform for arts organisations and freelancers to engage with each other and with decision-makers.
Future of Theatre In Bath
Commissioned by B&NES Council’s Arts Development Department, I co-led a public event exploring the future of theatre in the city. The session brought together artists, audiences, and policymakers to discuss challenges, opportunities, and new ideas for sustaining Bath’s vibrant theatre scene.