ABOUT US

INTRODUCTION

MED Theatre is a developmental community theatre organisation and registered charity based on Dartmoor, working with people in remote rural areas. All of our work is inspired by the history, ecology and folklore of Dartmoor and surrounding Devon, as well as the pertinent social, scientific and environmental issues which face the residents of rural hinterlands.

Our ethos at MED Theatre is to create multigenerational, original work using local material, which highlights the relationship between theatre and its surroundings.

MEET THE TEAM

Abby Stobart

Co-Director and Lead Artist

At the helm of MED Theatre, Abby leads the organisation in partnership with the other directors and trustees, and brings both her strategic and creative vision to the organisation. She is also a performer in our touring productions and a lead artist for our education and community work.
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Gillian Webster

Co-Director, Company Secretary, and Associate Artist

Gillian is responsible for MED Theatre’s company management, and works closely with Abby on our finances and fundraising. She is also a composer and musician and has been devising original music for MED Theatre projects for over thirty years.
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HELEN GILBERT

Co-Director and Lead Artist

Helen manages our youth, education and community strands of work, leading engagement workshops and community productions. She collaborates with Abby to plan artistic projects for MED Theatre, and performs in our touring productions.
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ASSOCIATE ARTISTS

SUVI REHELL

Suvi has worked with MED Theatre since 2016. Most notably, she performs alongside Helen in our touring production, ‘Devon’s War Girls’, and is an experienced theatre facilitator.

JONNY HIBBS

With vocational training in music and dance, Jonny likes to tell new, bold stories that have heart and can make people laugh. He is currently researching different rehearsal room methods with Rambert School.

WILLA FAULKNER

Willa loves to dive into the unknown as well as challenge the familiar. She trained at Trinity Laban for three years in Contemporary Dance where she became a founding member of MassHysteria Collective.
 

YOUNG ASSISTANTS

MED Theatre also work with young assistant artists, aged 13 – 18, to offer them valuable training and paid opportunities in workshop facilitation, direction, and co-creation. At present, two young artists each term are given the opportunity to support Helen for a six-week course with our 8-12s group, Bright Nights Drama on a Tuesday afternoon in Moretonhampstead.

Board of Directors

MED Theatre is governed by a board of directors. Currently the board is as follows: Jess Wynn-Jones (Chair), Julia Oliver (Vice Chair), Olivia Young (Vice Chair), Heather Holcroft-Pinn (Treasurer), Fiona Avis, Rae Hoole, Allison Caverhill, Josh Levontine, Saul Jenner, Kerry Chappell, and Sarah Pinn.