Overseeing and delivering the creative programme and company growth of Common Wealth. To date successfully fundraised over one million pounds for organisational development and production of shows and tours. Built effective relationships and partnerships in Bradford, across the UK and internationally. Common Wealth is an Arts Council England NPO since 2018.

Director of Nicer than Orange Squash by Alice Nutter as part of DECADES, for the 50th anniversary of Leeds Playhouse.

Director on a major outdoor performance to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre, From the Crowd. From the Crowd was a powerful, inclusive, immersive experience. The eyewitness accounts of those present at Peterloo 1819 and the words of contemporary protesters were woven together and performed by activists, poets and – importantly – the 800 strong crowd.Collectively they voiced a picture of what happened on 16 August 1819 and the change people wanted to happen in 2019. At times a single voice was heard; at times hundreds of voices amplified the story and charged the atmosphere, connecting the legacy of Peterloo to what it means today.The piece was scored by two drummers, a brass section, two choirs and 5 beatboxers with musical direction from Robin Richards, Katie Chatburn, Oliver Vibrans and MC Zani and created an epic sound score of protest, urgency and heart.“Director, Evie Manning delivered a visual treat that made our hearts swell with pride and break in heartache within beats of each other. Evie also demonstrated how to be a true ally of disabled people” - Disability Arts Online