John Graystone, Chair of the Board
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Nick Banwell, Board Member
Since gaining an MA in Theatre and Media Production from Hull University Nick Banwell has enjoyed a career in theatre management spanning four decades Working firstly in No 1 Touring, Theatre-in-Education and Regional Repertory in England, he has extensive knowledge of the presenting sector in Wales as Director at the Borough Theatre Abergavenny for over 20 years and then latterly as Director of Creu Cymru before retiring in 2019. A past member of ACW's Dance Panel and South Wales Area Committee he has also been a board member of the Independent Theatre Council, Creu Cymru and Dance Blast, a dance project he partnered Carlson Dance Company in establishing whilst at The Borough Theatre in 1998.
Angharad Lee, Board Member
Angharad Lee is an award-winning director and producer who works across disciplines and with a keen interest in the development of the musical theatre sector and Welsh language sector in Wales. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, her practice spans the breadth of Musical Theatre, Opera and plays as well as creative earning. She is a fluent Welsh speaker. She is currently the Head of Acting at Wales Academy of Voice and Dramatic Arts in Cardiff as well as being the AD of Leeway Productions. She has worked for organisations such as Welsh National Opera as a staff and freelance director, Sherman Theatre, Arad Goch, RCT Theatres, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru and
numerous others directing new works as well as main scale productions. Her expertise is working with large casts, music and ensembles. Something she adores. As the AD of Leeway Productions, their flagship and ground-breaking production of The Last 5 Years was explored uniquely and poignantly by outstanding musical theatre talent, D/deaf performers and beautiful choreography with integrated BSL by choreographer Mark Smith who is Deaf. The Last 5 Years was listed as one of the top 10 Regional Productions of 2018 by The Stage.
Nia Morgan, Board Member
Nia Morgan is a Performing Arts Lecturer at Coleg y Cymoedd with a professional background spanning ballet, contemporary dance, and community engagement. Awarded a scholarship to the Northern Ballet School, she built her early training through a range of dance programmes across the South Wales Valleys. Nia has taught widely as a community dance practitioner and ballet teacher at SLDA Dance Academy and worked as a freelance artist with Ransack through their Explore programme. She is committed to inclusive arts practice, championing access for learners with Additional Learning Needs and those from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds.
Tom Kemp, Board Member
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Tom is a bilingual actor and movement director from Pontypridd, with a diverse career spanning TV, commercials, musicals, and UK tours. His notable roles include Broadchurch (ITV), Da Vinci’s Demons (FOX), and touring the UK with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. As a movement director and choreographer, Tom has worked on a range of productions both nationally and internationally.
Alongside his performance career, Tom has experience in marketing and communications, with a particular focus on digital marketing, social media management, and strategic communications. He has worked across various sectors and has knowledge and experience of Welsh language policy, compliance, and legislation, particularly within the education and charity sectors.
Sarah Rogers, Artistic Director
Dr. John Graystone is a distinguished Welsh educational leader with over two decades of experience in further and adult education. He has held significant roles such as Chief Executive of CollegesWales, interim director of the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education Cymru, and Executive Chair of Agored Cymru. Currently, he serves as Chair of Agored Cymru and Adult Learning Wales, and is a member of the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body, and a governor for Bridgend College .
Dr. Graystone has worked with over 200 governing bodies and senior management teams across the UK and internationally, providing consultancy services. His contributions to education have been recognized with honorary fellowships from Coleg Sir Gâr and Bridgend College, the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of Glamorgan, and a lifetime achievement award from the Times Educational Supplement in 2017.
Sarah leads the Ransack's artistic vision, choreographing original productions and overseeing collaborative work with dancers, musicians, and film artists. In addition to creating touring productions—including Murmur (2019) and Us and Them (2023–24) Sarah has designed and delivered Ransack’s professional development programmes and community dance initiatives, such as the Gyda’n Gilydd programme in partnership with YMa (formerly Artis Community)and highly successful touring outreach programme, featuring the company's signature 'flash mob' scene, providing community members across Wales with the unique opportunity to perform on stage alongside our professional dancers.
Alongside her creative leadership, Sarah manages Ransack’s strategic development, operations, and fundraising, often fulfilling multiple roles including CEO, Finance Manager, and Producer between funding periods. Her multidisciplinary leadership has positioned Ransack as a growing force in the Welsh dance ecology.
Trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (BA Hons Dance Theatre), Sarah completed an apprenticeship with Earthfall Dance Company and has performed with artists such as Rosemary Butcher, Charles Linehan, Kerry Nicholls, and 2Faced Dance. As a choreographer, she has presented work at London’s Resolution Festival and developed a wide-ranging practice in dance education and participation. Sarah’s experience includes roles as Education Manager at 2Faced Dance, Dance Ambassador for National Dance Company Wales, and lead artist for multiple Creative Schools projects across South Wales. She continues to deliver inclusive dance classes with Dance Blast in Abergavenny, where she directs the adult company MCDC.
