Sam Freeman

My name’s Sam Freeman and I’m an arts marketing professional as well as a writer, director, storyteller and comedian.

I’ve written and directed shows (including Gaffer at Unity Theatre and the national tour of Floating). I performed and toured nationally with my storytelling show Every Little Hope You Ever Dreamed (But Didn’t Want To Mention). I’ve performed stand up (musical, storytelling and lots of compering), coming second in Hot Water’s New Comedian, a finalist for Southport New Comedian and came third in XS Manchester’s Comedian Of The Year. I’m also an experience comedy booker for theatres.

I began my arts marketing journey as an usher at the Stephen Joseph Theatre before joining York Theatre Royal and moving from front of house to box office, and then marketing, developing my skills and working on shows. I was co-Artistic Director of TakeOver Festival before moving to Liverpool to become Marketing Manager of Unity Theatre. After six years at Unity which included rebranding, new websites, directing and, on one occasion, performing, I moved to Wales’ Theatr Clwyd as Director of Marketing & Communications.