The Company
Pan has a core team of three permanent staff and depends on its large pool of artists and dedicated volunteers to help deliver the vast range of work
Artistic Director - John MartinJohn is a founder member of Pan and has been artistic director throughout its history. Originally a dancer and actor John trained at Bristol University and the Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris and his work has always been strongly interdisciplinary and international. In recent years he has concentrated on using the Arts for Social Change and has been invited by various global NGOs to deliver programmes to aid the rehabilitation of people affected by war, natural disaster and poverty in many countries. John regularly writes and teaches on issues around interculturalism, creativity and theatre for development.Email: j.martin@pan-arts.net |
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General Manager - Lisa SolomineLisa Solomine is an exhibition designer, curator and artist. She was educated at the University of the Arts, Berlin and obtained her Masters Degree in Exhibition Design in 2003. Her artwork spans sculpture, video installation and poster art. She has worked at Andrew Edlin Gallery as Gallery Manager, where she also co-designed several shows In 2008 she has co-curated an exhibition of Australian artist David Harley at the Nassauischer Kunstverein, and recently in 2009 she curated, “Speak Write Read Create” for the Global Peace and Unity Event in London. Lisa has been working with PAN since February 2011.
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Refugee Youth Arts / Integration Arts Director - Laura McPartlin Laura completed a BA in drama at the University of East Anglia in 2003 during which she undertook her first placement at Pan Intercultural Arts. She has been involved in several of Pan's productions and projects as a participant and assistant. Laura is a freelance drama practitioner for young people and adults in community and educational settings, specialising in early years drama, acting and singing. She is co-founder of Engage Theatre Company in East Anglia, successfully touring productions and acting as Assistant Producer for a Kenyan Performing Arts Tour. |
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Professional Development Director - Mita BanerjeeMita has taught, performed and directed projects for Pan since 1996. A graduate in French and Drama from Bristol University she moved to India to pursue her training in dance, yoga and martial arts. She has taught, directed and performed in Kenya, Palestine, Switzerland, Bangladesh and India on various British Council projects. Mita started Pan's Children's Refugee Arts programme funded by BBC Children In Need.
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