My friend Godfrey Evans, who has died aged 82, was a drama educationist who founded the West Glamorgan Youth Theatre Company for young people aged 13-21. Since its foundation in 1975, alumni have included Joanna Page, who played Stacey in the TV series Gavin and Stacey, the Dr Who screenwriter Russell T Davies and the actor Michael Sheen, who has appeared in films such as Damned United and The Queen.
Godfrey created the company in his role as chief adviser for drama and dance for the West Glamorgan area, a job that gave him responsibility for expanding opportunities for people in South Wales to become involved in the expressive arts. He was deeply committed to that mission, and many hundreds of actors, writers and designers have reason to be thankful for his work.
