Meet the Team
Fay Lamb
Chief Executive & Artistic Director
“I have lived in Wigan and worked in St Helens for 20 years leading on all Wonder Arts strategy, programme and participation activities in these two amazing communities.”
Danny Woods
Engagement Manager
“Born and raised in St Helens, I joined our youth theatre at 16 and as a former volunteer, I’m proud to help create the same life-changing opportunities that shaped me.”
Marie Rowlinson McGarry
Finance Manager
“I love being part of Wonder Arts. I make sure everything adds up behind the scenes so the team can focus on delivering brilliant work with young people and communities.”
Charles Woosnam
Youth Engagement Co-Ordinator
“Growing up in St Helens, I know how important creative spaces are. I’m passionate about helping young people feel seen, heard, and supported through the arts.”
Graeme Dixon Chair
Kevin Jones MBE
Kevin retired from a long career in Banking with the NatWest Group where he was a Senior Project Manager.
His involvement with various North West charities stretches back for over 40 years. They include: St Catherine’s Hospice in Preston; Warrington Youth Zone; the Ukrainian Family Hub in Warrington and of course the Citadel / Wonder Arts.
Kevin has been actively involved for nearly 20 years as a member of the Finance & Personnel Committee and only recently stepped down as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.
He was invested with the MBE from her late Majesty The Queen in 2017 for his many years of charitable service.
He continues to have a passion for local community projects, global travel, classical music & theatre.
He co-chairs the Wonder Arts Policy and Strategy Subcommittee.
Board of Trustees
Jenn Camilleri - Deputy Chair
CEO of Horse + Bamboo, arts organisation & charity based in Waterfoot, Rossendale.
Jenn is passionate about brilliant theatre for children & young people, festivals and outdoor events.
Tanya McGibbon
Hello I'm Tanya, I've been on the board of Wonder Arts since 2025.
I have both a personal and professional interest in community arts, since graduating from university with a BA in Visual Arts & Culture, and being heavily involved in community engagement.
I currently work for a charity supporting D/ deaf people, I have a passion to ensure equality and inclusion for all and want to share my lived and professional experience to promote inclusivity.
Emily Scrutton
Engagement Assistant
“I’m 20 and from Wigan. I love supporting young people through creative activities and being part of a team that helps them build confidence and express themselves.”
Isah-Levi Roach
A born and raised Mancunian, Isah-Levi Roach (He/Him) is an actor, writer, producer, director and facilitator/practitioner. He is co-founder and Executive Producer of Switch_MCR Theatre Company.
Isah has an extensive career working in theatre, starting at the Royal Exchange where he produced their Children and Young people engagement, including their Young Company.
Some other roles Isah has previously held include Race Equality Officer at LAMDA and MADE Administrator (Manchester Local Culture Education Partnership).
He currently works as the Artist Development Producer at Z-arts. Al of these jobs and experiences have all fed into Isah’s commitment to making equitable, conscious, accessible and representative theatre for anyone and everyone.
Chad Taylor
Joe Gilmour
Joe Gilmour is a theatre director who creates seriously entertaining theatre - stories with something to say, told in engaging, inventive ways. He has previously created work with Contact Theatre, Royal Exchange, the Lowry and Leeds Playhouse.
While Youth Theatre Director at the Octagon Bolton, he commissioned new scripts, developed partnerships with LAMDA and RADA, and launched the actor training programme Young Octagon. He has worked as Associate Director for Told by an Idiot, and Resident Director on productions of Evita, A Chorus Line (Leicester Curve) and My Beautiful Laundrette (National Theatre/Curve).
He co-chairs the Wonder Arts Policy and Strategy Subcommittee.