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Eagle flies in to start new Chapter
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As part of its 40th birthday celebrations Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre has announced its new director following the resignation of Janek Alexander who is stepping down from the post after fifteen years.
Andy Eagle, the current Director of Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon, will take up the post this summer.
Andy has twenty years experience working in professional and community arts in Wales for both not-for-profit and commercial organisations.
In 1992 he started as Head of Marketing for Swansea Grand Theatre followed by a period with the newly formed Neath Port Talbot CBC unitary authority as Head of Cultural Services.
It was in this post that he opened Pontardawe Arts Centre, established a community arts development project for the valleys communities of the authority including Glyncorrwg, Blaengwynfi and Gwaen Cae Gurwen, and brought Catatonia to Margam Park, Port Talbot for a 25,000 sell out concert.
Since 2000 he has been Director of Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon which he has established as a genuine community arts centre that presents and co-produces a diverse programme attracting substantial audiences from all over Mid Wales and beyond.
The Chair of Chapter’s Board John Matthews said:
"While we bid a very fond farewell to Janek whose achievements over the last fifteen years have been immense, the Board of Chapter are delighted to welcome Andy Eagle as our new Director. With his vision and commitment, we look forward to the next exciting stages in Chapter's progress as a national and international leader in the arts."
Andy Eagle commented:
“ I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead Chapter into the next 40 years of its artistic adventures. Chapter is a unique arts hub for Cardiff, Wales and a wonderful Welsh success story. I look forward to working with the Chapter board, staff and stakeholders to ensure its bright future, and meeting the many varied audiences and artists, both established and emerging, that make Chapter such a vibrant place.”
Andy continued:
“The staff and board at Brycheiniog have been superb all these years. I wish them, our resident company Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra and the resident canalside ducks all the bestfor the future.”
“I currently live in Brecon but will be re-locating to Cardiff when possible. As a Cardiff Blues fan, it is of great comfort that future home games will be just a short walk away.” |
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Monday, April 18, 2011 |
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