About
Curiosity. Rigour. Compassion.
Born in the Swansea Valley and shaped by the WGYTC and University of Exeter, Dan is a passionate, outward-looking Welsh speaker and dedicated storyteller. Whether steering a Charity Commission report, directing new writing, or leading community projects, he brings rigorous creativity and a deep commitment to collaboration.
He leads with a level head and a collaborative spirit—championing democratic decision-making, uncompromising quality, and the power of the arts as a genuine vehicle for change.
Versatility and Respect
Driven by an deep curiosity about our place in the world, Dan masters the full spectrum of disciplines that bring a story to life. As a cultural leader, his approach is rooted in profound respect for his collaborators, grounded by a sharp grasp of the economic and political landscape of the arts in Wales and beyond.
Director of Theatre, Radio and Film.
Consultancy, Fundraising and Development.
Video Editing and Filmmaking.
Producer, Dramaturg and Leader.
Cheapside Theatr
Building Something New
Dan has recently begun his journey as founding Artistic Director of Cheapside Theatr, a 214-seat producing house theatre opening in Bridgend Town Centre in 2027.
A home for live performance, new ideas and unforgettable stories - made here in Bridgend and brought here from across Wales, the UK and beyond. Quality theatre, within reach.
More information to be announced in 2027. Watch this space.
The Other Room
From Trainee to Leader
At the age of 26, Dan was appointed as one of the youngest Artistic Directors of a producing house in the whole of the UK, The Other Room. Cardiff’s first and professional pub theatre.
Since then, Dan has built a reputation for pipelining and taking risks on new talent, developing a distinct style of Welsh language / bilingual theatre, and leading Wales’ smallest theatre through the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial crisis that followed.
Dan joined The Other Room in 2015 as an Assistant Director on The Dying of Today, supporting founding Artistic Director Kate Wasserberg. From there, he became increasingly involved in the life of TOR, initially as Trainee Director, before stepping up to Associate Director and eventually joining founding Executive Director Bizzy Day as co-CEO and succeeding Kate as Artistic Director in 2017.
Das worked as sole CEO of The Other Room from 2019 - 2026.
"My time at The Other Room doesn't fit neatly into one category. Yes, it was a job. But it was also an idea, an experiment I believed in and gave a great deal of myself to. It pushed me beyond my limits more than once and helped me discover parts of myself I didn't know were there.
What Bizzy, Kate and the founding team created was extraordinary, and I'm deeply grateful to the trustees for trusting me to help steward it. It's been an immense privilege and a huge challenge, filled with occasional setbacks and roaring successes. Above all, it brought me into contact with some of the most talented, driven, fiercely compassionate and visionary artists in Wales. TOR helped define me as an artist, just as it has opened doors for a generation of theatre-makers."
Working as Artistic Director and CEO of The Other Room, Dan has led on dozens of theatre productions. Dan has collaborated with staff, freelancers and partner organisations to produce a number of theatre productions.
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Dumpy Biscuit
“There’s a Welsh literary tradition of authentically reflecting working-class life through a lyrical lens – from Gwyn Thomas to Rachel Trezise, or onstage, Gary Owen and Bethan Marlow, leading the present-day commentators. Carpenter follows suit, their prose sizzling with earthy poetry. “ ★★★ - The Stage
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Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again
“Humorous. Chaotic. Intense. Just a few of the words that came to mind in the first five minutes of Alice Birch’s play Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again, in Porters’ pub theatre The Other Room” ★★★★ - Buzz Magazine
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Crave
“While this demonstrates the talent emerging in Wales, and is credit to both The Other Room and RWCMD for supporting young artists in this way, the work is indistinguishable from other productions in its quality” - Nation Cymru
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A Number
“the experience [is] as unsettling for us as it is for Salter, proving the expert power and perceptiveness of this exceptional play.” ★★★★ - The Reviews Hub
Written by Caryl Churchill -
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The Effect
“The cast of four is terrific in Dan Jones’ taut revival, infusing this most cerebral of explorations with genuine heart” ★★★★ - The Stage
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Idle They Yammer
“What is most beguiling about Idle, They Yammer is that it resists the urge to be a didactic metaphor for the continuous churn of central Cardiff. Instead it blossoms into something far more elegiac and affecting” ★★★★ - The Guardian
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Hela
“With exquisite directing decisions accompanied by brilliant acting the play was the cleverest bilingual production I have seen to date “ ★★★★★ London Pub Theatres
WINNER: Best Touring Production, London Pub Theatre Awards, 2020
NOMINATED: Best Writer, The Stage Debut Award, 2020
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The Story
“Berry-Hart's writing is incisive and clever, V's officiousness provoking much nervous tittering, until the point at which it ceases to be amusing.” - British Theatre Guide
WINNER: Best Touring Production, London Pub Theatre Awards, 2020
Written by Tess Bery-Hart -
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Blink
“Director Dan Jones makes the most of Porter’s warm and idiosyncratically funny script, finding humour in the frequent scene changes and pointing up the physical contrast between the actors” - British Theatre Guide
Written by Phil Porter -
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Huno
“Elegantly directed by Dan Jones on Ruth Stringer’s impressively waterlogged set... It speaks to a theatrical confidence and sophistication that frequently characterises The Other Room’s productions.” ★★★ - The Guardian
Written by Tamar Williams -
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The Man
“If this first production by the newly-formed Critical Ambition is anything to go by, this is one theatre company to keep a close eye on. With this shining gem of a show under its belt the sky is the limit” - Younger Theatre
Written by James Graham
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Baba Joon
“Baba Joon is a wonderfully important exploration of the result of combining contrasting cultures and heritage from across Europe and Asia, whilst celebrating both“ - Institute of Welsh Affairs
Written by Lisa Zahra
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Constellation St
“The Other Room is the best thing to happen to Welsh theatre in yonks and Constellation Street encapsulates its many charms to perfection. Look, I’m not begging you to go see it, I’m begging you to go live it.” ★★★★ - Wales Online
WINNER: Best Production, Wales Theatre Awards 2016Written by Matthew Bulgo
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All But Gone
“Poetic, powerful and devastating” ★★★★★ - Whiplash Reviews
”Refreshingly hopeful new writing Cardiff” ★★★★ - The Sage
CHOSEN: British Theatre Guides, Production of the Year (Wales)
Written by Matthew Trevannion -
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American Nightmare
“A refreshing, thought-provoking, intellectual thriller” ★★★★★ - Buzz Magazine
WINNER: Best Touring Production, London Pub Theatre Awards, 2020
Written by Matthew Bulgo
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An Orange in the Subway
“Not just a deeply moving play, but a rare, connected experience of homelessness… Dan Jones’ perfect directing and the passionate acting brought to life the play and is giving homeless people the voice that is always subtly ignored when they plead on the side of the street” - Get The Chance
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Lost Tigers
Community Sharing in 2026 followed by a run in 2027 with The Other Room.
Written by Sadia Kidwai
Critical Ambition
Starting Out
While studying at Exeter, Dan co-founded Critical Ambition with long-time creative associate Tom Myles.
The fledgling Community Interest Company was dedicated to bringing modern drama back to Dan and Tom’s hometown of Swansea. Under its banner, Dan directed and produced theatre productions and short films, alongside creating educational resources for ERW.
Though the Critical Ambition project is currently on hold, Dan remains deeply passionate about rebuilding a vibrant market for modern drama in his hometown.
The Man by James Graham - Wales & UK Tour (2015)
Blink by Phil Porter - Running at The Other Room & Volcano (2017)