Meet the Team
Say hello to the team! We're an ecclectic bunch from all walks of life, brought together by our determination to make the Midlands a better place for Young People with Learning Disabilities.
Richard Hayhow
Richard has been working with us since 1990
Director / Chief Nuisance Maker
My role’s changing a lot. I dance around and act like the biggest fool in the room, and these days I have a lot of conversations about it.
07802 770257
richard@opentheatre.co.uk
Michelle Bould
Michelle has been working with us since 2017
Business Manager / The one keeping us on track
I ask difficult questions about money and health & safety so the work keeps going without being interrupted.
07891661001
michelle@opentheatre.co.uk
Melissa Daly
Mel has been working with us since 2017
Create Lab Associate / The one putting out fires
I run our schools work, help train our facilitators and support young people however I can. I also work part-time with our key partner: The REP.
melissa@opentheatre.co.uk
Lauren Fallon
Lolli has been working with us since 2017
Office Manager /
Keeps the team sane and on track while all the creative ideas are spinning around the office
lauren@opentheatre.co.uk
Bethan Ball
Bethan has been working with us since 2014
Talent Lab Associate / The one who spins many plates
I dance, act, play and talk with young people to make sure we’re getting the most of their creativity, and they’re getting the most from us.
bethan@opentheatre.co.uk
Marlien van Liempt
Marlien has been working with us since 2017
Talent Lab Associate /
As one of our Talent Lab Associates, I work directly with young people on projects and productions, mentoring and enabling people to explore and thrive.
marlien@opentheatre.co.uk
Grace Smith
Grace has been working with us since 2017
Talent Lab Associate /
As one of our Talent Lab Associates, I work directly with young people on projects and productions, and take a lead on our social media & marketing.
grace@opentheatre.co.uk
Hazel Sealeaf
Hazel has been working with us since 2017
Impact Lab & Digital Associate / The one who overthinks stuff
I try to understand why the work we do matters, talk to other people about it, and help try out new things to make it better.
hazel@opentheatre.co.uk
Read Hazel’s Intro Blog
If you would like to find out more about us or the programmes we run, get in touch, or better still…