Making bold New Welsh theatre
Founded in 2016 by Cardiff-born actor, writer and producer Rebecca Jade Hammond, Chippy Lane Productions Ltd. (CLP) exists to champion Welsh and Wales-based theatre and talent — reaching audiences in Wales and far beyond it. Named after Cardiff’s beloved Caroline Street, known to locals as Chippy Lane, we are one of Wales’ foremost new writing companies.
There is a wealth of new, diverse and vibrant writing, acting and theatre waiting to be seen. We build relationships with established Welsh and Wales-based creatives, encourage and produce new work, and connect with Welsh communities both inside and outside of Wales. Three of our plays have been published by Methuen, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, and our podcast series, Chippy Lane’s Podcast, available on Spotify, celebrates the Welsh creatives shaping theatre today. From our very first production, critics have described our work as “a very pleasing prospect for the future of Welsh drama” — and that dedication to truthful, courageous storytelling has defined everything we’ve made since.
“Vivid and truthful — its key moments bleary, leary and blurred, but occasionally outlined in neon. Just like one of those truly memorable nights out.”
Exeunt Magazine — on Love Steals Us From Loneliness
“Smart and superbly acted.” ★★★★
The Guardian — on Blue by Rhys Warrington
“A rollercoaster of dramatic waves of intense emotion followed by cathartic humour.”
Buzz Magazine — on Right Where We Left Us
Four-star reviewed by both The Guardian and The Stage, our productions have also been described by Wales Arts Review as “the perfect exploration of what happens after, or instead of, happy ever after” — a fitting summary of our mission to tell the stories that linger, that challenge, and that stay with you long after the curtain falls. Beyond the stage, we regularly work with colleges and universities across Wales, nurturing the next generation of Welsh theatre-makers through outreach and engagement.
At the helm is Artistic Director Rebecca Jade Hammond, whose dedication to Welsh and Wales-based voices has been met with open arms by fellow creatives and arts media alike. Recognised as a 100 Women of Wales by Wales Arts Review in both 2018 and 2019, Rebecca’s unique position — operating outside Wales while developing work across both countries — has established CLP as a vital bridge between two creative communities.
Our Team
Rebecca Jade Hammond
Artistic Director
Cardiff-born actor, writer and author. Her play Hot Chicks received four stars in both The Guardian and The Stage. She was long-listed for the Bruntwood Prize and short-listed for the Alpine Fellowship for Theatre and is published by Methuen part of Bloomsbury Publishing. She is represented by CAA, The Artist’s Partnership and The Haworth Agency.
Chelsey Gillard
Associate Director
Bridgend-born theatre director and Artistic Director of the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. A founding member of PowderHouse, her first professional production Constellation Street won Best Production in the English Language at the Wales Theatre Awards. She has directed across Wales and the UK, including Blue for Chippy Lane and Chapter Arts Centre.
Hannah Noone
Associate Director
Hannah is a theatre and opera director based in Cardiff whose work spans intimate studio plays to large-scale opera. Her productions include The Wife of Cyncoed, BoHo and Hot Chicks. Her work is noted for its boldness, humour and flair, rooted in authenticity and collaboration with performers and communities. She has recently been nominated and shortlisted for an Arts Foundation Theatre Award, championing visionary directors across the UK.