Craig Harris
Creative Producer at Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council- Claim this Profile
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Paul Anthony Adams A world with access to arts experiences for all
Craig is brilliant at his work. Dedicated, passionate and knowledgable. He puts the learners first and delivers high quality programmes. I had the pleasure of working with Craig on a couple of projects that were innovative and brilliantly managed. Craig’s commitment to his work during COVID19 was commendable and inspiring. I look forward to our paths crossing again.
Jodie barber
I have had the great pleasure to work with Craig on a number of projects with young people, including international youth work opportunities, applied theatre productions, and professional training courses. Craig is committed and passionate about theatre and brings his many skills into creating opportunities for young people and adults to grow and develop. Every project we have worked on has been of the highest standard, well managed, planned and delivered and with an abundance of creative and innovative approaches. Craig has helped us tackle some challenging and sensitive issues using applied theatre techniques that have enable us to work with a range of young people and support them to achieve positive outcomes. He is able to weave creativity into anything - making training and projects accessible, interesting fun and most importantly effective. His energy is amazing and its a joy to watch him working with young people and engaging them so well in projects. Its inspiring.
Paul Anthony Adams A world with access to arts experiences for all
Craig is brilliant at his work. Dedicated, passionate and knowledgable. He puts the learners first and delivers high quality programmes. I had the pleasure of working with Craig on a couple of projects that were innovative and brilliantly managed. Craig’s commitment to his work during COVID19 was commendable and inspiring. I look forward to our paths crossing again.
Jodie barber
I have had the great pleasure to work with Craig on a number of projects with young people, including international youth work opportunities, applied theatre productions, and professional training courses. Craig is committed and passionate about theatre and brings his many skills into creating opportunities for young people and adults to grow and develop. Every project we have worked on has been of the highest standard, well managed, planned and delivered and with an abundance of creative and innovative approaches. Craig has helped us tackle some challenging and sensitive issues using applied theatre techniques that have enable us to work with a range of young people and support them to achieve positive outcomes. He is able to weave creativity into anything - making training and projects accessible, interesting fun and most importantly effective. His energy is amazing and its a joy to watch him working with young people and engaging them so well in projects. Its inspiring.
Paul Anthony Adams A world with access to arts experiences for all
Craig is brilliant at his work. Dedicated, passionate and knowledgable. He puts the learners first and delivers high quality programmes. I had the pleasure of working with Craig on a couple of projects that were innovative and brilliantly managed. Craig’s commitment to his work during COVID19 was commendable and inspiring. I look forward to our paths crossing again.
Jodie barber
I have had the great pleasure to work with Craig on a number of projects with young people, including international youth work opportunities, applied theatre productions, and professional training courses. Craig is committed and passionate about theatre and brings his many skills into creating opportunities for young people and adults to grow and develop. Every project we have worked on has been of the highest standard, well managed, planned and delivered and with an abundance of creative and innovative approaches. Craig has helped us tackle some challenging and sensitive issues using applied theatre techniques that have enable us to work with a range of young people and support them to achieve positive outcomes. He is able to weave creativity into anything - making training and projects accessible, interesting fun and most importantly effective. His energy is amazing and its a joy to watch him working with young people and engaging them so well in projects. Its inspiring.
Paul Anthony Adams A world with access to arts experiences for all
Craig is brilliant at his work. Dedicated, passionate and knowledgable. He puts the learners first and delivers high quality programmes. I had the pleasure of working with Craig on a couple of projects that were innovative and brilliantly managed. Craig’s commitment to his work during COVID19 was commendable and inspiring. I look forward to our paths crossing again.
Jodie barber
I have had the great pleasure to work with Craig on a number of projects with young people, including international youth work opportunities, applied theatre productions, and professional training courses. Craig is committed and passionate about theatre and brings his many skills into creating opportunities for young people and adults to grow and develop. Every project we have worked on has been of the highest standard, well managed, planned and delivered and with an abundance of creative and innovative approaches. Craig has helped us tackle some challenging and sensitive issues using applied theatre techniques that have enable us to work with a range of young people and support them to achieve positive outcomes. He is able to weave creativity into anything - making training and projects accessible, interesting fun and most importantly effective. His energy is amazing and its a joy to watch him working with young people and engaging them so well in projects. Its inspiring.
Experience
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Oldham Council
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Producer
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Jun 2005 - Present
This role was originally called the Applied Theatre Practitioner. I was the first person to hold this post in Oldham Theatre Workshop. As part of the role I had to contribute to the overall strategic development of Oldham Theatre Workshop. I liaise with a wide range of community, corporate and voluntary sector agencies to investigate, promote and initiate the purposeful application of Theatre and drama as a change agent in Oldham. To recruit appoint and manage project workers to deliver applied Theatre activities. To raise funds from trusts, grant making bodies, partnership working and income generating initiatives to further develop the resource. To research and develop innovative theatre and drama solutions to contemporary issues, disseminate good practice and contribute to the development of applied Theatre. To promote understanding and raise awareness of applied Theatre is a valuable resource in the range of corporate and community settings. To develop the role of applied Theatre in supporting professional and personal development in formal education settings. To ensure that will service developments take account of the principles of social inclusion and continuous improvement. To deputise for Oldham Theatre workshop manager when necessary. To work in conjunction with and on behalf of members of the public, elected members educational and cultural services personnel and representatives from other OMBC departments. To work in partnership with professional and artistic agencies and personnel with a view to the creation and development of applied Theatre project work. To liaise with voluntary and community organisations in the development of arts based project work. Show less
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Drama Development Worker
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Sep 1998 - May 2005
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Granada TV
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Archives Assistant & Press Assistant- Coronation Street
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Jun 1994 - Sep 1998
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Education
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1990 - 1992
The University of Salford
HND, Media Performance
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