Team
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Artistic Director: Patrick J. O’Reilly
Patrick is a theatre-maker and Le Coq trained performer. He began working with Tinderbox in 2016. Since then, he has implemented a vision of liberation and playfulness, focusing on the development and celebration of artistic collaboration.
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Creative Producer: Alice Malseed
Alice is a writer, theatre-maker and producer. She began working with Tinderbox in 2022.
Alice studied BA Hons Drama and Theatre Arts and MA Applied Theatre at Goldsmiths, University of London. -
Associate Director / Marketing: Ciarán Haggerty
Ciaran joined Tinderbox in 2022. He specialises in writing, theatre-making and visual design. Ciaran has extensive experience of writing for magazines, and creating online content. He is a graduate of The International Film School of Wales.
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Business Development Producer: Louise Conaghan
Louise is a theatre-maker, performer, and business manager. She began working with Tinderbox in 2023.
She has a BA Hons Degree in Drama (Ulster University).
Board of Trustees
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Co-Chair: Rachel Leitch
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Matthew Jeffrey
Matthew is a Client Director at corporate communications consultancy Lanyon Group. He has a background in the arts and performs with a number of professional and semi-professional choirs and ensembles across Northern Ireland.
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Lee Robb
Lee is the founder of Positive Carrickfergus and co-founder of Repair Cafe Belfast and Carrick Greengrocers. She is particularly interested in how to open up more space for imagination and creativity to create a 21st century where we and the planet can thrive in harmony.
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Chris Traverse
Chris is Director of Marketing and Communications at Sadler’s Wells and previously Head of Marketing at Tate galleries.
He has a 25-year career in communications management spanning broadcasting, news, film, sport, arts, music, heritage, health, events and human rights, with roles in Australia, Asia and Ireland.
Chris has been a Board member since February 2021.
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Sally Rees