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Craidd, formerly known as Ramps Cymru, has appointed five Agents for Change who will be based in partner venues across Wales and will look at each organisation's specific needs and requirements.
They are Cathy Piquemal (Theatr Clwyd), Jonny Cotsen (Sherman Theatre), Bridie Doyle-Roberts (Royal Welsh College Music & Drama), Angharad Tudor (Torch Theatre) and Nikki Hill (Pontio).
Cathy Piquemal
Theatr Clwyd
Jonny Cotsen
Sherman Theatre
Bridie Doyle-Roberts
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Angharad Tudor-Price
Torch Theatre
Nikki Hill
Pontio
I am delighted to welcome our cohort of Agents for Change. The experience they bring to the role will be vital in creating and leading change in the theatre sector in Wales. As well as supporting change in their respective venues the Agents will be working as a team to ensure that their knowledge and lived experience will benefit the whole Craidd partnership.Sara Beer, Director for Change was appointed in May last year.
Craidd is a collaboration between five Welsh organisations; Theatr Clwyd, Sherman Theatre, Pontio Arts, The Torch Theatre, and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Its mission is to improve mainstream representation, for and with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people across Wales. It also aims to drive positive change in the partner organisations involved as well as within the wider theatre sector.
The first stage of the collaboration included an audit of each organisation, sector conversations, extensive training, and defining a roadmap for the next 5 years.
After consultation, Ramps Cymru changed its name to Craidd, which can be translated from Welsh to mean ‘core’ reflecting the ambition of the work from the partnership to be at the heart of all theatre-making.
If you have any questions about the work of Craidd please contact Director for Change Sara.Beer@craidd.cymru
