Who We Are

Since giving up grand old touring actor lives, Beth & Elise have concentrated on theatre making, & in 2008 founded Taking Flight Theatre. It was an idea cooked up on a walk around the beautiful- & very accessible- Stackpole Estate, a National Trust property in West Wales. Both Elise & Beth will always be passionate about challenging notions of who gets to enjoy theatre & who gets to make it.

Elise Davison

Artistic Director & Joint CEO

Elise is responsible for the overall artistic vision of the company. She is studying level 6 British Sign Language and has lots of experience embedding creative access.

Beth House

Development Director & Joint CEO
Beth is responsible for funding the work of Taking Flight. She also manages the organisation’s outreach work, including overseeing the Youth Theatre.

Louise Ralph

General Manager
Louise joined the team in 2016 thanks to Arts Council of Wales Creative Steps funding, & set to work immediately to ensure the quality of administration at Taking Flight matched the high standards set on stage.

Anna Rathbone

Youth Theatre Leader

Anna works with Steph on delivering the Youth Theatre. She is an artist who is passionate about breaking down disabling barriers. Anna is studying Level 6 BSL.

Steph Back

Youth Theatre Leader

Steph is a profoundly Deaf actress, theatre maker and workshop leader. She is the lead facilitator our  youth theatre for Deaf and Hard of hearing young people something that she is extremely passionate about! She also leads our Deaf Awareness training. 

Board of Trustees

Dr Emily Garside (Chair) – Academic and Writer
Rhys Ball – Head of Projects and Dept Support, Admiral
Sara Beer – Regional Manager South Wales, Disability Arts Cymru
Tony Mckay – Access Consultant
Dr. Sara-Rhys-Jones – Clinical Psychologist
Matthew Bassett – Independent Living Advisor
Doreen Murray – Project Manager
Nigel Rees – Accountant

Awards

A few awards we've received for our work:
  • 2017 Action on Hearing Loss Excellence Wales Award Runner up
  • 2016 Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People’s 10 Year Anniversary Award for Changing Lives
  • 2016 Wales Theatre Award Best Ensemble The Winter’s Tale
  • 2014 Third Sector Cymru Runner Up Most Admired Organisation
  • 2013 National Diversity Award, Community (Real Human Being)
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Where we are

Taking Flight Theatre
Chapter Arts Centre
Market Rd
Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1QE
029 2023 0020

Youth Theatre meets at:

Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place
Cardiff, CF10 5AL

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