Meet the team
Chrissy Carol Jones
I’ve been coming to Proud & Loud Arts for many years. My first performance was in Beyond the 4th Wall.
Danielle Maycox
My first performance was in Because You’re Worthless and I really enjoyed the drama of it all.
Daryll Duncan
I’m a natural born performer, but work best with an ensemble of enthusiastic artists around me.
Janet Charlesworth
As a founder member of Proud and Loud Arts, I’ve had the pleasure of performing with them since 2000.
Michael Gleave
People say I’m a natural performer and I love being on stage; especially if I’m singing, dancing or DJ’ing.
Nick Prince
I joined the group in 2011.
My first performance was the leading role, Taylor in Beyond The 4th Wall.
Phil Breadney
My favourite roles have been Jamie in, Beyond The 4th Wall & Coco in the film, Coco’s Kitchen.
Toby Taylor
I really value being part of this company; I enjoy contributing to the artistic practice…
Tom Hogan
CEO / Artistic Director
Tom Hogan is a theatre director with a passion for creating social engaged performance that is varied in scale, style and staging.
Jenny Battle
Access Coordinator
Jenny is our Access Coordinator. Ensuring our artists’ needs are met so they can focus on creative practice.
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Katherine Godfrey
Support Performer
Catherine is one of our skilled support performers ensuring our artists’ needs are met throughout the creative process right through to performance.
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Nerissa Cargill Thompson
Designer
Nerissa is a designer, maker and facilitator with over 20 years experience of professional and community practice.
Susan Swanton
Movement Specialist
Our resident movement specialist, working with our artists to support their artistic physicality in rehearsal and performance.
Phil Smethurst
Videographer
Our resident videographer, Phil creates all our content inc. filmed performances & promo trailers to highlight the work the we do.
Imogen Barton-Wells
Engagement Officer
Imogen runs our Engagement Programme workshops and events.
Jennifer Baidoo
Board Chair
Jennifer combines expertise in governance, strategic planning, and environmental stewardship at Proud and Loud Arts. With a proven track record across the private, public, and third sectors, she is skilled at aligning decision-makers, engaging stakeholders, and driving organisational success.
Hanaa Skalli
Hanaa Skalli is a strategic partnerships professional with over 10 years’ experience fostering collaborations across arts, culture, sport, and education. Skilled in corporate partnerships, business development, sponsorship, marketing, and strategy, Hanaa excels in building strong, impactful relationships.
Dean Smalley
Dean Smalley, IT Manager at Dunsters Farm Ltd and former Network Manager at The Manchester Grammar School, advises Proud and Loud Arts on IT infrastructure. With expertise in IT management and strategic planning, Dean ensures robust, secure systems that align with our goals, driving innovation and efficiency.
Tamsin Drury
Tamsin Drury, hÅb’s Director, is a driving force behind Live Art and contemporary performance in the North of England. With decades of experience, she champions artist development, bold new work, and collaborative opportunities, continuing greenroom’s legacy through hÅb’s dynamic platforms, commissions, and roaming performance programme, Word of Warning.
Simon Ruding
With over 30 years of experience in arts and criminal justice, Simon has led TiPP since 2019 and previously directed Geese Theatre Company. His work spans the UK and international projects, and he brings this expertise to Proud and Loud Arts as we expand our impact.
Janet Charlesworth
Since 2000 I have been working as the Treasurer which means I look after all the finances; invoices, payments keeping track of funding and generally making sure all is ticking over correctly.
Kelly Hoye
Since being a founder member from 2000, I have become the secretary of the theatre company. I record and deliver the minutes from meetings and work with the team to organise all necessary administration.
Lorraine Worsley-Carter MBE DL
Lorraine is a former freelance broadcaster, mainly with the BBC, as well as film editor with Granada Television.
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