The late Rob Lacey, author, actor and award-winning broadcaster spent 20 years as professional artist, producing and performing high quality theatre, storytelling and performance poetry.

Rob left his job in a bank at 24 when his manager caught him performing a rotating headstand on an office chair. They both realised he probably wasn't in the right job! He went on to train at the Desmond Jones School of Mime and Physical Theatre and was a founding member of Trapdoor Theatre Co. before he went solo in 1992. His previous published work is a creative communication resource book, 'Are We Getting Through?'

He married the international dancer and choreographer Sandra Harnisch-Lacey with whom he was a co-Artistic Director of The Gate Arts and Training Centre in his home City of Cardiff. In 2003 Rob and Sandra founded Lacey Theatre Company, a community of young actors mentored by Rob, who now perform his work. Rob and Sandra have two children, Lukas and Magdalena.

Sadly on May 1st 2006 Rob passed away after bravely facing cancer. He is greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Highly respected as a performer, writer and Christian visionary, and to many who had the chance to see him in action, Rob was an inspiration. He was known not only for his expertise in his craft as a performer, but also for his generosity and enthusiasm, and of course, his legendary humour. He encouraged countless artists of all disciplines who came into contact with him, to press on in realising their own creativity.

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