The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has announced seven new board members to be appointed to Theatre Genedlaethol Cymru, the Welsh Language Theatre. The announcement follows the appointment of Chairman Lyn T Jones earlier this month. The newly appointed board members are:

Gareth Miles from Pontypridd, playwright

Carys Tudor Williams from Wrexham, specialist in drama education and Chair of the Drama Committee of the National Eisteddfod

Peter Davies from Cardiff, Head of Drama at Rhydfelin

Linda Brown from Bethesda, administrator of Cwmni Theatr Bara Caws

Garry Nicholas from Llanelli, deputy head of Ysgol Gyfun y Strade

Gwyneth Glyn Evans from Pwllheli, playwright

Wynford Ellis Owen from Cardiff, actor and writer Sandra Wynne, ACW Senior Arts Development Officer (Drama) commented: ‘The standard of applications was very high, and we are delighted to have been able to appoint these experienced individuals.’ Wynne said the arts council is still looking to appoint up to five more board members, with a particular interest in applications from individuals with expertise in the marketing, business and legal fields. The new positions will be advertised in the new year. For more information of the Arts Council of Wales visit: www.artswales.org.uk/language.htm Related Articles 18.12.2002 Chairman appointed to Welsh Language Theatre 21.11.2002 Next phase to establish Welsh Language Theatre Company