The Team

Without Walls is run by a group of individuals from a variety of disciplines.

We are committed to making the outdoor arts sector in England the best it can be. You can find out more about the team including details on our Board of Directors.

Without Walls is governed by a Board of Directors that ensures the network delivers on its mission, aims, and objectives. Board members are drawn from network partners and independent external voices with specialist expertise

Andrew Comben

Chief Executive of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival

Andrew Loretto

Hat Fair and Playmakers Director

Anthony Missen

Co-Founder of Company Chameleon

Caron Wint

Investment Administrator/Project Manager/Arts Officer

Charlotte Bowen

Director and Creative Producer of The Culture House, Grimsby

Ivan Wadeson

Executive Director of Manchester City of Literature

Dr Jane Ali-Knight

Professor in Festival and Event Management at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland and Visiting Professor at Curtin University, Australia

Jo Burns

Chair of Without Walls

Juliet Hardy

Creative Programmes Manager at Stockton Council

Karl Greenwood

Creative Director, First Arts, Mansfield

Lesa Dryburgh

Culture Consultant, Project & Events Manager, Neurodiverse Comprehension Strategist, Facilitator, Coach, and Trainer in the UK and internationally.

Lew Hodges

Chartered Accountant

Sam Goodey

Culture & Library Development Manager, Vision RCL – Redbridge Outdoor Arts

Sud Basu

Creative Director, Consultant and Cultural Advisor