Inyerface Arts is led by an Advisory Management of 3 people plus our
Musical Director, Hilary. The Board is there to advise us on our strategy and oversee our
activities and finances. Each of our activities is led by a Project Manager who has lead
responsibility for making sure that the creative work happens on time and
within budget.
We also have specific roles that cover the whole organization. These are
currently held by the following people, we thought you might like to get to know the people behind the names.
They are all volunteers and are the people who make Inyerface happen!
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Hilary Osborn - Musical Director & Founder of Inyerface
Born: Emsworth Hants in 19?? - moved to Sheffield in 1981
Real ‘Day’ Job!: Singing teacher
Outside Inyerface: Married to the principled, radical, literary Steve since 1977. We have two lovely and talented daughters, two hungry sons in law and two beautiful granddaughters. I am partial to a glass of Burgundy, or something from the Languedoc. I am an unapologetic Muso bore.
What do you get out of IYF?: Giving young people a chance that they might not get elsewhere. Seeing them develop and perform and getting a buzz from life and the friendships they form. Being able to work with my family and a wonderful team of like minded volunteers.
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Charlotte Proctor - Artistic Director
Born: Jessop's Hospital, Sheffield 1984
Real ‘Day’ Job: Music and Drama Teacher
Outside Inyerface: Married to the wonderfully talented photographer, Barry and Mummy to Jessica, as well as my three marvellous moggies. When I can I like to sing and make noise as well as spending time with my amazing family and friends!
What do you get out of IYF?: Giving young people the opportunity to perform and build their self esteem and confidence through the arts, as well as working with a wonderful committee and group of young people.
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Martin Thiselton - Inyerface Band Director
Born: Bristol in the Summer of 69. Escaped from the south in 1970.
Real ‘Day’ Job: Mainly music teaching
Outside Inyerface: Married to Jackie since 2001, met through church; also in the family is Andy (8) and Lucy (6). Keyboard and fiddle player for Manning (Folk prog Rock).I like owls and ales!
What do you get out of IYF?: Fab gigs, great variety of music and singers, seeing members flourish, and feeling proud to be part of a caring and productive team.
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Martin Lymn - H&S and Technical Manager
Born: Leicester in 1971, moved to Sheffield in 1997
Real 'Day' Job: Report Developer / Data Analyst / Geek
Unreal 'Weekend' Job: Dress as a bird in front of 30,000+ people
Outside Inyerface: Real ale connoisseur, pizza eating specialist, Sheffield Wednesday fan (with benefits), I am currently refusing to believe that my body is not able to do the things it used to do!
What do you get out of Inyerface?: It has given me great pleasure over the years to see people develop into themselves and to have been able to give people the opportunity to perform on some of Sheffield's premier stages. The team spirit and work ethic displayed by the various casts and crews has made it a joy to be involved with Inyerface. Yes even when I've had ‘techy arguments’ with Hilary!! (H says lol)
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Steve Franklin - Lighting & Set Manager
Born: Middlesbrough 1980 - Escaped the smog to Sheffield in 1999
Real ‘Day’ Job!: Web Development Manager / Professional Geek
Outside Inyerface: Husband to Kate Franklin and father to Amaia Franklin. This takes up most of my time these days, though I do enjoy the occasional tipple in some of Sheffield's finest social gathering spaces. I like to take the odd photo as well (mostly of my beautiful family).
What do you get out of IYF?: The geek in me gets to play with geekery, theatre lights, projectors, radio mikes and the like. The rest of me gets to see the children of Sheffield excel in front of their friends and family. I continue to be amazed at what they can do.
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Kate Franklin - Safeguarding & Child Protection Manager / Chaperone Manager
Born: Lewisham, London 1981 Although I've lived in the people's republic of south Yorkshire since I was 5 months old!
Real ‘Day’ Job!: Teacher of modern foreign languages (Spanish and French) at Abigail secondary school in Worksop, Notts
Outside Inyerface: Married to Steve with a daughter, Amaia and a lunatic greyhound called Luna! I’ve also been known to frequent Hillsborough and other football stadiums in my ardent support of Sheffield Wednesday. That is when I’m not planning another holiday - usually to France or Spain!
What do you get out of IYF?: Being involved in a vibrant music scene (my other passion in life) and watching young people grow in confidence and ability as they take part in our productions. |
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Claire Papka - Child Protection Advisor
(More recently chief baby sitter for the newer younger members of the crew!)
Born: Sheffield born and bred – went to Lancaster University for 3 years but Sheffield has always been home.
Real ‘Day’ Job!: Parent Outreach Coordinator – working across 11 Children’s Centres supporting vulnerable families with children under 5.
Outside Inyerface: I’m a member of Girlguiding UK and also the 1st Sheffield Children’s Hospital Scout Group so between those and my wonderfully understanding boyfriend I tend to keep myself busy. I also love baking cakes!
What do you get out of IYF?: IYF doesn’t discriminate against any young person no matter what their background or ability. Everyone who wants to gets the opportunity to be part of an incredible community both on and off stage. It’s a refreshing approach to theatre for young people and I’m very proud to be part of such an amazing team.
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Dorothy Whittaker - Head Chaperone
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| Barry Proctor - Official Photographer
Born: 1984 Sheffield, There was much rejoicing.
Real ‘Day’ Jobs!: Phlebotomist (vampire), Photographer & partner in Seven Hills Photography.Sevenhillsphotography.co.uk.
Outside Inyerface: What! There is a life outside inyerface? I chase around after Jessica (my daughter) most of the time. I take photos of the lovely Jessica, (see Sevenhills website!) I’m married to Charlotte (the Director!) and once was a free man who was carefree till I met the Osborn's
What do you get out of IYF?: Mainly photos! But also get to witness the rise of wonderfully talented kids who are at times nothing less then amazing.
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Steve Osborn - Project Development & Front of House Manager
Born: Oxford in 1954 – moved to Sheffield via smelly London in 1981.
Real ‘Day’ Job: Management Training Consultant
Outside Inyerface: Married to the incredible Hilary since 1977. I’m proud to have two fantastic daughters Kate & Char, two great sons in law who I’m lucky to have as friends and two beautiful grand daughters. I love travelling in France and carrying out academic research into vineyards! I’m another Wednesday fan (though Oxford United still tugs at my heart strings).
What do you get out of IYF?: The fun of working with the brilliant IYF Committee & Crew and the real joy of giving our fantastic youngsters the opportunity to put on some amazing live shows.
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