Lisa joined us in September 2009 as our new Artistic Director. She has worked extensively as an all-round entertainer since leaving drama college (many years ago!).

She started out as a singer/ dancer in summer revue shows in and around the UK. From there she caught the travel bug and fronted lavish production shows as a singer in Tenerife, Basle, Zurich, Dubai and even Japan! She then toured with a huge cast “The best of Broadway” European Tour where she performed a number of roles including Norma (Sunset Boulevard), Mary (Jesus Christ, Superstar), Evita Peron (Evita), and Sheila (Hair). She then set sail and sang on the Royal Majesty Cruises NCL lines.

Lisa has also been heavily involved in theatre, including roles in Fame, A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Musical Tour, MacBeth, Alice in Wonderland the Musical, Romeo and Juliet, Corsican Brothers and The Telephone Girl. In pantomimes, Lisa has performed in Jack and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Robin Hood.

Lisa has turned her hand to TV and was a presenter on “TV Portsmouth” for Children’s Story Time, Lunch Time Live and Chatterbox. She also starred in a two part drama “Sirens” as Detective Constable Sandra Smith.

After 17 years in the business Lisa decided to put her career on hold and start a family. She moved up to Wales and had two beautiful children, starring in her biggest role ever-being a mum!

Since then Lisa has continued acting as a hobby, playing Vikki Nicolls in The Full Monty at the Gateway Theatre in Chester and the wicked queen in Snow White in our very own Stiwt Theatre. She started teaching drama, dance and music at theatre schools in and around Chester. It was whilst teaching at these schools that Lisa met Chris Dukes. When Chris stepped down as Theatr Ifanc’s Artistic Director the role was offered to Lisa.

Lisa is passing on her skills to our youngsters through improvisation, interpretation in music, dance, drama and by having fun! She is looking forward to putting on shows during 2010 that will bring out the children’s true talent. Lisa is very passionate about her profession and believes that you can never stop learning. Always have faith and believe in yourself and you will get to where you want to be!