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Llanelli-born Ceri Sherlock has just been appointed to a leading role with the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. Professor Sherlock, renowned as an international director and producer of theatre, music theatre, opera, film and television, has been elevated to Dean of Drama at the HKAPA. He is the first non-Oriental Dean of Drama in 27 years at the HKAPA. “It’s a wonderful achievement and all of his family in Llanelli are very proud of him and overjoyed at his success,” his mum Velda said from her home in New Road, Llanelli. Professor Sherlock, 53, is an honorary Professor of Drama at Kingston University, London, and a Visiting Professor in Media and Performance at the University of Glamorgan. He was educated at Ysgol Dewi Sant, Llanelli, and Llandovery College. He studied philosophy and theology at King’s College and at the Institute of Education, University of London. He was a Fulbright Scholar in directing and screenwriting at the School of Theatre, Film and Television a...