Wendy Dempsey Wendy has worked in arts management for over 20 years, beginning her career at various commercial theatres including the Empire Theatre, Liverpool and the Lyceum Theatre, London. Wendy managed the Dublin Fringe Festival from 2006-2012. Following a return to London and working as General Manager at Ovalhouse and Theatre Royal Stratford East, she spent 6 years as Director of Finance & Operations for Create, the UK's leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts, and is currently Director of Finance & Resources for the Lyric Hammersmith. Manage Cookie Preferences