Grand Ambition

Mission Statement:

At Grand Ambition, we champion Swansea's diverse voices and talents. We elevate and connect communities through the creative arts to reflect our vibrant, cultural heritage for new inspired audiences, celebrating Swansea stories from the street to the stage.

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Grand Ambition is a company in residence at Swansea Grand Theatre. Formed in 2022, the creative collective is made up of professional artists: Richard Mylan, Steve Balsamo, Michelle McTernan and Christian Patterson.

The company regenerates and reimagines the artistic landscape of the city through exciting community collaborations. Grand Ambition want to work with local freelancers and organisations that are passionate about celebrating Swansea's history as well as carving out dynamic and ambitious futures.

In collaboration with Swansea City Council, Grand Ambition engage new audiences with Swansea Grand Theatre as a world class premier producing house. The company nurtures the city's wealth of artistic talent and strives to retain that talent.
Grand Ambition are passionate about supporting emerging and existing artists.

Enquiries welcome, please contact: info@grandambition.wales


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Richard Mylan - Actor, writer, tutor, director

Michelle McTernan - Actor, director, writer, drama practitioner

Steve Balsamo - Singer, songwriter, producer, artist, tutor, actor

And Freelancer

Christian Patterson - Actor, director, writer, singer, tutor

Supported by - Rachel O'Riordan - Artistic Director, Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, Gary Owen - Writer, Julia Barry - Executive Director, Sherman Theatre Cardiff.