About
Feral brings fresh perspective to familiar environments, giving voice to the essence of place through site-specific, multi-sensory productions.
We pioneer site-inspired performance that is Made In Herefordshire and resonates with national and international audiences.
Our Vision
To give voice to and creatively celebrate a sense of place.
To stir the present to air the past through unrivalled, multi-sensory production.
To unearth the extraordinary in the ordinary.
To inspire people to live more consciously in their environment.
To work across art forms in order to promote synergy and understanding in diverse communities.
Who We Are
Feral delivers productions on a project basis alongside an ongoing education programme. A core team form the foundation of the company, supported by the board of directors and strong partnerships with other creatives.
The Team
Estelle van Warmelo
Artistic Director
Estelle’s directing career began in Scotland where she worked with new writing companies including The Traverse, Fifth Estate and First Base. She moved to Hereford in 1999 and worked as a freelance director until Feral’s inauguration in 2009.
Phil Glenny
Technical Director
Phil started working with Feral in 2017. He enjoys working in all areas of technical production including Lighting, Sound, Video and Stage Management. His work with Feral has led to some unusual situations such as lighting puppets in a quarry and rigging a TV in a graveyard!
Sara-Jane Arbury
Writer in Residence
Sara-Jane is a writer, performer and arts practitioner. She has been involved in the production and promotion of creative writing and live literature since 1993. She has collaborated with organisations such as Arts Council England, the BBC, Oxford University Press, the Department for Education, NAWE (National Association of Writers in Education), The Poetry Society, Apples & Snakes, Writing West Midlands and Bloodaxe Books to name but a few. She was Voices Off Director at Cheltenham Literature Festival for many years.
The Board
Adrian Lambert
…is Chief of Staff at Hay Festival. He has had an extensive career in the creative industries, from managing high profile arts organisations to delivering multi-annual creative programmes. Prior to joining Hay he was the Artistic Director of Rural Media’s pioneering digital media programme.
Grant Brisland
…is the Director of the Corn Exchange, Newbury, currently on sabbatical in Australia where he has taken a position as Business Growth and Development Director at Home of the Arts in Queensland. Prior to his role at The Corn Exchange, Grant was Education and Participation manager at The Courtyard, Hereford.
Barbara Shore
…is a systemic psychotherapist, currently working as a supervisor and trainer. She has worked with children and families in Children's Social Care, in the voluntary sector and in Adult Mental Health. Barbara is firmly committed to the principle that theatre contributes significantly to the wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities.
Rachel Lambert
…is an award-winning film and theatre maker who has over twenty years experience of working in film, theatre and education across the UK. She has held posts at the Theatre Royal Bath and Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and has worked with hundreds of young people in both formal and informal education settings.
Todd Fower
… is Head of Finance at The Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford, previous to which he was Finance Manager at The Courtyard, Hereford for 5 years. Outside of work and when time allows, he plays badminton and is a keen golfer.
Alison Davies
…is a freelance Stage Manager living in Herefordshire. From large-scale site specific events to small scale touring, she has recently enjoyed projects with Marc Rees, Re-Live, Theatr Clwyd, Theatr Na n’Og and National Theatre of Wales. A founding director of Feral, Alison worked with Estelle on the first two Feral Productions then took up a place on the board.
Who We Work With
We collaborate with many other organisations to make our work happen.
Our stalwart partners are:
