Local Artists Network.
A space for creatives to connect, collaborate, and support one another.
This isn’t about job opportunities—it’s about building a strong artistic community where ideas, experiences, and inspiration can be shared. Whether you're an actor, writer, director, or creative practitioner, join us to meet like-minded artists and grow together.
Find information on the next sessions below.
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Meet the Producing Team & Myth Bust Project Planning
Thursday 27th February, 11am-1pm.
This session will be led by Wesley Bennett-Pearce, Director of Producing at Theatr Clwyd. The whole Theatr Clwyd producing team will be in attendance, to give you insight into the world of producing and how you may look towards planning a creative project or production. There will also be a chance to ask any questions you may have.
Wes oversees the planning and delivery of all work on our theatre's stages, including the visiting programme. He collaborates closely with Artistic Director Kate to develop new plays and musicals as part of the company’s commissioning slate.
Before joining Theatr Clwyd, Wes spent six years at Leeds Playhouse, producing acclaimed productions such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (original production ahead of its UK Tour), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (UK Theatre Award winner), and Sally Cookson’s adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. At Theatr Clwyd, Wes leads the theatre-making departments, the producing and programming team, and the venue's technical team.
Understanding Funding with Zoe Crick-Tucker
Tuesday 4th March, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Zoe Crick-Tucker is our Capital Campaign Director and a bit of an expert in the world of raising money and working with funders. She'll join us to share her insight into what makes a strong funding application, how to pick appropriate funders for your project, and how the development department works within the wider practice of Theatr Clwyd.
Zoe joined Theatr Clwyd in 2020 from Bristol Old Vic Theatre where she was Director of Development. Zoe is a highly respected fundraiser and led on the capital fundraising campaigns at Bristol Old Vic and Rambert Dance. Before those roles she worked at the RSC.
Since joining Clwyd, she has embedded all fundraising practice in a newly formed development team, has to date raised over £4m in private funding of the capital programme, and has secured new funding relationships with major trust and foundations including Esmee Fairbairn, Wolfson and Garfield Weston.