Meet The Team

Sophie Woods

Artistic Director

Life at Cranleigh Arts
I oversee the artistic direction and operation of the organisation and develop and deliver the program.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
I spent my formative years producing video content for global brands and then moved in to working in design for PR agencies.
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
Can be found walking or cycling through the countryside. I enjoy all things creative, social and travel.

Bethany Cosgrove

Production Coordinator

Life at Cranleigh Arts
I coordinate events, marketing and manage our website and the box office.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
I have worked as a wardrobe assistant and stage manager at Grange Park Opera and Donmar Warehouse in London. I recently graduated from the University of Surrey (Guildford School of Acting) having studied Theatre Production.
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
I listen to podcasts and music on my walk to work and love gardening.

Harry Brown

Technical and Facilities Coordinator

Life at Cranleigh Arts
I coordinate all technical requirements relating to performances and hires and ensure all facilities are managed and serviced.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
I lived on a canal boat for about 2 years, driving up from Shalford to Manchester.
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
I enjoy going to live music as often as I can. I’ve seen the rolling stones three times!

William Lees

Bookkeeper

Responsible for maintaining Cranleigh Arts accounts.

Jo Edge

Volunteer and Community Coordinator

Clive Jones

Volunteer Coordinator & FOH Manager

Jane Heathcott

Front of House/Duty Manager

Elizabeth Campbell

Friends Coordinator

Marilyn Runnalls

Handmade At Cranleigh

Bernice Harris

Volunteer Secretary

Penny Bramsden

Social Media Support

Chairman: Bob Wild, appointed 2015, Chair from Nov 2016

Bob has spent over 40 years in banking. He has held Chief Executive and Director positions internationally and in the City of London. He is presently a Non-Executive Director on the boards of two UK banks.

While living overseas for many years including in India, the Middle East, Hong Kong and Greece, he and his wife Lynne have had a home in Cranleigh for over 25 years.

His interests include history and the arts, golf, fly-fishing, the progress or otherwise of the England rugby team and both he and Lynne are keen gardeners. In Athens he was a member of the board of governors of St Catherine’s British Embassy School.

Trustee: Gaynor Wilson

Gaynor has lived in Cranleigh for 18 years. She has always worked with her hands both as a Physiotherapist and a ceramicist. Her love of clay started in adult education and has progressed from working as a technician in a pottery to completing a BA in Ceramics from Glasgow School of Art in 2012.

She believes that hands-on skills are essential in this progressively electronic age and is keen to develop 3D work at the Centre.

Trustee: Alison Winter

Alison is Head of Drama and Theatre at Hurtwood House and has lived locally for 26 years. Her love for the arts started at an early age and she gained a degree in Drama from Exeter University as well as a postgrad from London University. She was a director of the West Kent Youth Theatre and involved in Drama as therapy for the disabled, taught in London comprehensives; directing shows and introducing theatre to children from a wide variety of social backgrounds. This led to her broadcasting career where she worked as a presenter, newsreader, producer and editor for many years before returning to teaching. She is much looking forward to her association with Cranleigh Arts Centre and being part of a thriving local arts community.

Trustee: Simon Rabinowitz

“I grew up in an ‘Arts Family’ surrounded by the world of Show Business as my father’s musical journey progressed from Radio to TV and then onto Theatre and Films. I absorbed more than I realised about the Entertainment world although mostly from a commercial point of view. As the only one who could add up I became the family ‘Drop In’ much to the disappointment of my parents. Many years later I found myself managing catering, bar, event and hospitality facilities in Theatre and Television companies. Hopefully, some of this experience will be useful at the Arts Centre.”

Trustee: Caroline Heslop

Trustee: Jackie Sanctuary