Brigitte Duvall – Chair
Brigitte is a queer Welsh woman who has called Cardiff her home since 2007.
She has a passion for storytelling, community building and roasted cashew nuts.
Most of her youth was spent avoiding engaging with theatre as her mother was an opera singer and her father a big pantomime enthusiast. Her earliest involvement came at the age of 17 when she wrote a parody of Red Riding Hood overnight to help save her sixth form’s revue.
When we asked her why she thinks you should join Peculiar, she responded:
“It’s a fun way to meet new people, be creative and pick up some new skills. There’s nothing like being part of a group working toward a common purpose–that of creating art, having fun and supporting good causes. Show week especially is an experience I wish everyone could have at least once.”
Hannah Lewis – Secretary
As an OG member of Peculiar Productions, Hannah is amazed to see how much the company has grown in both numbers and ambition.
As someone who did not read a Terry Pratchett novel until her twenties, she is adamant that Peculiar is for everyone, not just Sir Terry enthusiasts.
Hannah has worn a number of Peculiar hats since it began, including director of ‘Arcadia’ and Stage Manager of many Amy Curson productions. This year she donned the cap of Secretary and wishes to offer her sincere apologies to her fellow committee members for her occasional petulance.
Hannah currently lives across the border with her talented husband and even more talented daughter, so has had to make herself useful by sorting out everyone’s food for show week. If you need pizza ordered on a budget, she’s your girl.
Bex Jackson – Treasurer
Hi, I’m Bex, Cardiff‑based, spreadsheet enthusiast, and living proof that you can come back to theatre after a twenty year break spent raising small humans.
Joining Peculiar was a bit of a revelation. Somewhere along the way I’d been promoted to ‘Mum’ fulltime (a great role, to be fair), but Peculiar helped me rediscover parts of myself I’d put on pause, including a deep love of theatre, Pratchett, and a truly unreasonable fondness for a well‑organised Excel sheet.
From day one, Peculiar has been welcoming, supportive, and full of brilliant people who genuinely care about what they do. Everyone’s enthusiasm is infectious, and contributions are very much celebrated, which is lovely.
As Treasurer, my aim is to help keep Peculiar financially healthy so it can continue doing what it does best: making theatre, having fun, and giving people ample opportunity to joyfully wallow in all things theatrical (and Pratchett‑related) for many years to come.
Ashlea Harris – Fundraising Officer
I’ve been in the non-profit sector for over 30 years, bringing together innovative award winning partnerships, and bringing funding and diverse income streams into the mix.
I am excited to be part of the Peculiar journey alongside so many talented people, bringing my skills to help create a foundation for the future.
Olivia Nicholson – Productions Officer
Hello folks, I’m Liv. I am a Cardiff-based creative practitioner with experience in theatre production, youth work, organising people, projects, and occasionally chaos across education and heritage.
Terry Pratchett has long been one of my favourite authors, largely because his work understands that institutions are absurd, power is rarely tidy, and people are at their best when given structure, purpose, and the occasional well-placed nudge.
I delight in making ambitious ideas actually happen, on time, on budget, and without anyone setting fire to the risk assessment!
Joshua Flynn – Publicity Officer
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