What we do
At Strike A Light, we create events that people never imagined would or could happen in their city. We tell people’s stories through performance and create brilliant participation opportunities for young people.
Gloucester is a diverse city and we make sure that the people we work with, the shows we programme and the companies we support reflect this.
We believe that the arts can change lives and that everyone, regardless of background and circumstance, should be given opportunities to watch, make and participate.
So far, Strike A Light have welcomed thousands of audience members, supported dozens of performers and companies to create new shows and given hundreds of young people the chance to take part in arts activities – often for the first time.
Audiences have danced on rooftops, made a meal for 100 people, been part of a National Theatre show, explored Gloucester’s housing estates with a group of teenagers, become part of a flashmob, eaten fish and chips while young people performed a beatbox show and watched high quality national touring work in empty shops, churches, community centres, schools and Gloucester streets.
Whether you want to come to an event, join one of our youth sessions or find out about creative opportunities in Gloucester, we hope to see you soon.
The team
CHARLENE
Head of Participation
charlene@strikealight.org.uk
ED
LABA Artist
EMMA-JANE
Artistic Director
emmajane@strikealight.org.uk
fIFI
Participation Producer
fifi@strikealight.org.uk
HALIMA
Community Producer
JAMAAL
LABA Artist
JESS
Marketing Lead
jess@strikealight.org.uk
KATE
General Manager
generalmanager@strikealight.org.uk
KATRINA
Community Producer
LYNETTE
Executive Director
lynette@strikealight.org.uk
Alex
Executive Director (maternity cover)
alex@strikealight.org.uk
MUNOTIDA
LABA Artist
PHILIPPA
Community Producer
VIV
LABA Artist
zariq
Community Producer
zariq@strikealight.org.uk
The Board
Rae Bell
Trustee, Co-Chair of the Board // Rae Bell is a Community Builder working in Barton and Tredworth
Tom Bevan
Trustee // Tom is a freelance theatre and live events Producer
Alison Byard
Trustee // Alison is a culture and creative industries consultant who works with festivals, venues and creative producers
Munaza Kulsoom
Trustee, Secretary of the Board // Munaza is a zine artist and producer with a focus on diy/grassroots making.
Ellie Harris
Trustee // Ellie leads on the delivery of the flagship Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, producing cultural events for FESTIVAL.ORG
Mowgli Myers
Trustee // Mowgli is a performer who has worked in the west end, TV and films, also racking up producer, teacher and choreographer credits
Zara Portlock
Trustee // Zara is Audience Engagement Manager at Midlands-based dance development organisation FABRIC, with a particular focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Nadja Singh
Trustee // After a career in video games, culminating in the post of Marketing Director for Hasbro’s Interactive Division, Nadja moved to the not-for-profit sector
Jay Tyler
Trustee // Jay is a student at the University of Gloucestershire, who’s been involved in a lot of climate activism
Andrew Zihni
Trustee, Co-Chair of the Board // The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni is the 39th Dean of Gloucester
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