In mid April I will be leaving Creation Theatre.

For 15 years it has been my life, my everything and numerous times it has taken precedence over my children, my family, my health and at times my sanity!

I believe the Creation productions tell stories and use venues in ways that enrich the lives of our audiences and encourage them to see the world in new ways.

The post-pandemic landscape means I am leaving Creation with less money in the bank than I would have liked to. Rebuilding audiences and fundraising are going to be an immediate challenge for my successor and I am sorry not to be there to join the fight to ensure Creation remains a part of Oxford’s cultural landscape for many years to come.

Within the limited time I have available before I start my new position at Broadway Cinema, I am determined to raise as much money as I can as my parting gift to support the continuation of Creation’s work.

To do this in the most on brand way possible I have committed to running between all the venues in Oxford I have produced shows at in the past ten years…dressed as a carrot. The route will encompass 11 venues, and cover about 10.5km...and I have not gone for a run since August.

If Creation’s work has touched you in any way over the past ten years please make a donation so my quirky approach to raising funds isn’t a mad folly and supports future Creation eccentricity and joy.