Holiday Club Team
Patrick James Withey
Workshop Leader
Patrick is a theatre maker and facilitator based just outside of Frome, Somerset. Patrick trained at Bath Theatre Academy from 2017-2019, and since then has gone on to work as an actor, writer, director and designer. Since founding the company in 2016 Patrick has been the Artistic Director of Black Hound Productions, a theatre company specialising in new writing which evokes curiosity and provokes conversation described as 'young, brave and generous theatre makers' by Wise Children's Emma Rice in 2023.
Patrick also works as a facilitator and director with young people and adults and attended the ASSITEJ World Congress as a UK delegate in 2021. Through the egg theatre, Bath, Patrick has facilitated workshops at local primary schools, as well as directing and devising ‘Evermore’ with the Theatre Royal Bath Theatre School and ‘Peter Pan’ with the Merlin Youth Theatre Group in 2024. As well as this, Patrick also runs one off workshops with other Performing Arts organisations around the South West.
Anna-Louise Fleet
Workshop Assistant
Anna-Louise is a dedicated theatre maker and actor based in the South West. Her deep connection with The Egg, the young theatre at the Theatre Royal Bath, is a testament to her passion for nurturing young talent and contributing to the vibrant theatrical community. At The Egg, Anna-Louise facilitates theatre classes for young people aged 5-18 as part of their Theatre School.
Alison Jones
Assistant
Alison is the Team Support Officer at Trigger, with a background in History of Art and Curating, and over five years' experience working in educational and recreational settings for children of all ages. In her work in after-school care, Alison has contributed to the program planning and administration of play-based activities, as well as helping to coordinate and supervise incursions and excursions over the holidays. In her prior role as a Teaching Assistant, Alison has supported both teachers and students, and provided additional learning support for students with special education needs through delivering weekly specialised learning programmes.
With a passion for the arts and creative expression, and in seeing the enjoyment and sense of achievement this brings to young people, Alison's work with children has also included planning, organising, and delivering a weekly art club.
Angie Bual
Trigger Creative Director / Joint CEO
Angie is an artist and director specialising in visual & participative events. Angie recently directed a mass participation performance for Manchester International Festival. She is the winner of the Creative Producer Arts Foundation Award. She is on the board for Theatre Royal Plymouth and London Area Council, Arts Council England.