SUPER CULTURE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Board of Trustees
Angela Hicks, Chair of Board of Trustees for Super Culture said: "North Somerset is fast becoming known for its distinctive and uplifting cultural life and the new brand name encapsulates this energy. Super Culture combines people powered creativity with outstanding international programming to produce a cultural offer with something to surprise and involve everyone - from sublime street art and world class contemporary dance on the beach to climate carnivals, synchronised swimming, poetry slams, feral gardening, community cooking and more."
Angela has been a close observer of Super Culture from Day 1, holds a lot of admiration for the reach and impact of the community's art output. Her networks, willingness to learn from new situations, and years of experience with The Hive gives Super Culture a fresh and unique, perspective.
Emily's experience in the arts is very varied and she has held positions in education, theatre and local government. Emily enjoys all art forms but her heart lies with dance and theatre. She has danced since she was three years old and enjoys introducing people to the world of performance for the first time. Emily is really pleased to be supporting Super Culture as a trustee, as art in the community is so important for so many reasons and so many people.
Job Titles:
- Creative Director
- Creative Director at Super Culture, Sai
Fiona Matthews, Creative Director at Super Culture, said: "It has been amazing to be part of the Theatre Orchard journey, since it was founded sixteen years ago. Through both Theatre Orchard and Culture Weston we have helped to shift perceptions about what culture can mean to a place as somewhere to live, work, visit and play! We hold firm to our central commitments around inclusion and excellence as we move forward under one Super Culture banner which joyfully encapsulates the creative energy that is flourishing in Weston and North Somerset right now."
Fiona is Creative Director for Super Culture, working with members of the team and the community to build an inspiring, distinctive and engaging creative and cultural programme ...
Jack is a Weston-based actor & theatre-maker. As a founding member of the local emerging artist theatre collective ‘From The Mud', Jack is passionate about being an active member in the local arts scene. He is also a support worker, working with young adults with disabilities. As such, Jack is a firm believer in broad representation and universal access to the arts. Jack's voice is one of great value for Super Culture, and the community.
James is a Bath born, creative learning specialist. James worked locally as a teacher and then Head of Curriculum at a local secondary school. In 2017, James moved into working outside of the formal education sector and began working at The Egg, a centre of excellence for young people's creativity. James is currently Head of Engagement, overseeing Theatre Royal Bath's education, outreach and participation programmes. James is a champion of the voices of young people and passionate about making theatre accessible for all.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Freelance Theatre & Performing Arts Photographer Based in the South West of England
Job Titles:
- As Emerging Producer for GLOW 2023, I Am Responsible for the Young Culture Makers