Director

Jane Ward MBE – Founder and Director

Jane Ward founded Central Youth Theatre in 1983 – and has spent over 30 years helping young people to achieve their ambitions and develop their creative talents. Past members have become actors, theatre producers, drama teachers and have gone on to broadcast journalism and television.

The best way to find out about Jane is to read how she is described by current and former members!

“crazy, mad, inspirational, chaotic, funny, determined, eccentric, lovable, mother figure,demanding, kind, the boss, honest, generous, maverick, overambitious, inspirational and wonderful”

In 2013 Jane was awarded an MBE for 30 years of service to drama in Wolverhampton. Congratulations Jane!

Jane receiving her award