Bronte Appleby is a producer and project manager specialising in youth-led, participatory and socially engaged work across theatre, digital and heritage. She also serves as a trustee for Culture Warrington, contributing to governance and strategic oversight for the local arts sector. Here are some examples of my work!
Theatre Producing
Selected Credits
2026: Make It (New writing, independent theatre)
2022: The Other Side (New writing, horror, Awarded OFFCOM Award for Independent Theatre in Greater Manchester)
2020: We Won't Fall (Devised, immersive, co-created with young people)
2019: Who Even Are You? (Scratch Night)
2017: Much Ado About Nothing (Co-created with young people)
2016: Twelfth Night (Co-created with young people)
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Project Management and Leadership
Selected Credits
2025-present: Project Manager/Executive Producer - The Agency of Change (Manchester)
​Project managing the Manchester hub of a national youth entrepreneurship programme supporting young people to develop ideas, build confidence and deliver projects that positively transform their communities.
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2023-2025: Children and Young People Lead - Quarry Bank (National Trust)
Led delivery of the Children and Young People strategy at a high-footfall heritage site including overseeing the formal learning programme welcoming thousands of children annually and developing provision for 16–25 year olds through volunteering, partnerships and programming
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Selected projects included producing:
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Pieces of Blossom – Participatory Art Programme (2025)
A series of Blossom-themed workshops and installations for the National Trust, engaging over 1,000 local participants across Quarry Bank, Dunham Massey, Lyme and Castlefield Viaduct.
Blossom on the Meadow – Two-Day Festival (2024)
Co-produced with young volunteers at Quarry Bank. A public festival for young families and young independents featuring music, magic, fairground games and crafts exploring what Blossom means to them.
Live Events and R&Ds
Selected Credits
2021: Something To Say (book launch and livestream, co-created with young people)
2021: Boundless Ideas Space (Week long pop up immersive space including workshops, performances, installations, talks, drop in careers guidance, DJ sets)
2021: R&D of FLIES by Charlie Josephine
2021: R&D of How To Save The Planet When You're A Young Carer and Broke by Nessah Muthy
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Digital, Hybrid and Participatory Producing
Selected Credits
2021: The Purple Pod - Creator, Producer and Editor (8 part podcast series)
2020: The 12 Scenes of Christmas - Producer and Writer's Room Lead (Digital Ensemble play, raised over £1000 for Manchester Central Foodbank and Mustard Tree)
2020: Tell Me On A Lockdown - Producer, Director and Editor (Digital Musical)
2020: Ladies of Liberty - Producer, Director and Editor (Digital Sketch Show)
2020: Liberty Repertoire - Producer and Editor (Participatory Digital Music Challenge)
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Interested in working with me? Get in touch!
