Who We Are
Mair George - Creative Director
(she/her)
Mair has a background in both theatre production and employability in Higher Education.
At Villages in Action, she is responsible for the overall strategic management and creative direction of the organisation. Mair's passion is supporting the development of work for everyday spaces, working with a team of collaborators who are passionate about their communities and want to create positive change in Devon.
Naomi Turner - Producer
(she/her)
Naomi is a creative producer and Stage One Bursary recipient whose work is rooted in the South West. With a background spanning venue programming, artist development and creative producing, she is driven by a commitment to community, access and bold new writing.
As a Producer for Villages in Action, Naomi works across the full programme; from site-specific outdoor theatre and rural touring to intergenerational community music and daytime arts events for underserved audiences. At the heart of her approach is a belief that the best work emerges when professional and community arts are celebrated together, meeting audiences in the places that matter most to them.
Wendy Van Der Plank - Community Curator
(she/her)
Wendy has been a volunteer community curator and promoter for Villages in Action for over 20 years, and still loves introducing her village of Stockland and Honiton to fabulous artists and productions. Most recently, she has worked with emerging young musicians and Honiton Memory Café, Honiton Carers and TRIP Befriending group.
Wendy is now working with Villages in Action to engage, mentor and offer training opportunities to other community curators in East Devon.
Victoria Yates - Finance Manager
(she/her)
Victoria is a Chartered Management Accountant with a background in the charity and not-for-profit sector. She has worked primarily in the areas of arts and culture - for orchestras, theatres and circuses.
At Villages in Action, Victoria manages all things finance related.
Our Network
Our network is the driving force behind our Villages in Action. We are so grateful for all the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, community curators, artists, venues, local authorities, freelancers and other contributing organisations who help bring arts and culture to our communities. in the most wonderful of ways.
The map shows the area we cover on a rolling basis. Keep your eyes peeled for updates, we could be coming to your village next!
Filament
Nat Palin and Clare Parker from Filament Works closely support the team with fundraising and evaluation.
Filament is a creative producing house that creates opportunities for artists, place-shapers and community activists to bring their ideas into the real.
The Board of Trustees
Helen Bovey (Co-Chair)
Helen Gilbert
Claire Marshall (Co-Chair)
Grace Plant
Secretary: Mair George