Emily Brogden, acting director of Chester Festivals
Tell us a bit about your job The job involves anything and everything because we are such a small team. I lead the organisation and report to the board making big decisions on the cultural landscape of Chester. However, it has also involved carrying a giant lily pad through the streets for Amber Ray, burlesque performer of MBNA Chestival Vaudeville Weekend!
What inspires you? Innovative and fun ideas, quality artistic product and a hardworking and committed team around me.
What show/event/exhibition are you most looking forward to in the next 12 months? In the next 12 months we have a diverse, entertaining and informative Chester Literature Festival (October 14-28), and finally, our fabulous children’s Lit Fest GobbleDEEbook (October 20-27).
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? I can safely say I’ll still be working in the arts. I have such a huge respect for this industry. People, resources and budgets can often be spread thinly, but because the passion is there, we continue to make things happen.
What makes you laugh? Do you find that whenever you are lifting something heavy, particularly with the help of someone else, that you get the giggles at the most unhelpful moment and lose all ability to “lift and shift”?! No?! Well these are called the “heavy giggles”.
What’s your hidden talent? Keeping a smile on my face when someone’s being negative.
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