Boundless Theatre hires under-25s as co-leaders

(L to R) Lamesha Ruddock, Co-Executive Director, and Jordi M. Carter, Co-Artistic Director/CEO. Ruddock is a Black woman with red dreads and a white beret. She wears black glasses and a blue shirt. Carter is a Black man wearing a black beanie and white pearl necklace.
18 May 2023

Boundless Theatre has appointed the first of its young co-leaders in a scheme offering a job share with its existing Executive Director and Artistic Director and CEO.

National Theatre Wales welcomes Co-Chairs

Sharon Gilburd and Yvonne Connikie, co-Chairs of National Theatre Wales. Image edited together with a pink frame. They are photographed in the same place, with shelves full of books behind them. Gilburd is a white woman with blonde hair wearing a black dress, while Connikie is a Black woman with white/grey hair wearing a blue, black + white patterned dress.
11 May 2023

YVONNE CONNIKIE and SHARON GILBURD are set to co-chair National Theatre Wales (NTW).

Bennett named incoming SOLT President

Kash Bennett, incoming President, Society of London Theatre. She is a white woman wearing large, black glasses. She wears a black blazer and white shirt, and has short, styled brown hair. There is a grey brick wall behind her.
09 May 2023

KASH BENNETT is Society of London Theatre’s (SOLT) incoming President.

Bennett, who has been a SOLT board member for three years, is currently serving as Vice President until June next year.

Hindsbo appointed Tate Modern Director

Karin Hindsbo standing in an art gallery. She has blonde hair, wears a black blazer and black/white striped shirt.
02 May 2023

The head of Scandinavia's largest museum KARIN HINDSBO is set to become Director of Tate Modern in September.

English National Opera selects interim Chief Executive

Jenny Mollica, interim Chief Executive, English National Opera.
26 Apr 2023

English National Opera’s (ENO) Director of Strategy and Engagement JENNY MOLLICA will step up and become interim Chief Executive from September.

Kanu named Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s Globe

Stella Kanu, Shakespeare's Globe incoming CEO. Kanu is a Black woman with short, dark brown hair; she sits in the Globe, though the background is blurred. She smiles at the camera.
26 Apr 2023

STELLA KANU will become Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s Globe in autumn this year.

Independent Society of Musicians confirms next two presidents

(L to R) Nicky Spence, Pauline Black.
24 Apr 2023

PAULINE BLACK is the new President of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) while NICKY SPENCE has been named President-Elect.

New Chair named for Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum

03 Jul 2024

SIR RICHARD HEATON has been appointed Chair of the Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate in Cambridge.

Cambridge Arts Theatre CEO steps down

Dave Murphy, middle-aged man with short dark hair
03 Jul 2024

Cambridge Arts Theatre's CEO, DAVE MURPHY, is stepping down from his role after 21 years.

Nottingham Playhouse creates new executive role

Lee Henderson sits on red seats in an auditorium
03 Jul 2024

LEE HENDERSON has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Nottingham Playhouse. 

RSC appoints Executive Producer for London

Headshot of Despina Tsatsas
02 Jul 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has appointed DESPINA TSATSAS to its new role of Executive Producer (London).

Tsatsas, who joins the RSC from ATC Group plc, will take up the post in September.

Pitlochry Artistic Director to depart

Elizabeth Newman sits in an auditorium
01 Jul 2024

ELIZABETH NEWMAN will step down as Artistic Director at Pitlochry Festival Theatre (PFT) in November to take up an undisclosed leadership role.

Northern Ireland minister reappoints members to ACNI board

Headshots of Sean Kelly and Lynne Best
01 Jul 2024

SEAN KELLY and LYNNE BEST have been reappointed to the board of Arts Council Northern Ireland (ACNI) by Communities Minister GORDON LYONS.

Purnell to move on from UAL

James Purnell, a middle-aged man with short greying hair and dark glasses
27 Jun 2024

Former Culture Secretary JAMES PURNELL is to step down from his role as President and Vice-Chancellor of University of the Arts London later this year.

Julian Fellowes to join Dorset Museum and Art Gallery

Official portrait of Julian Fellowes
26 Jun 2024

JULIAN FELLOWES will be presented for election as President of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, which runs the Dorset Museum and Art Gallery this autumn.

UK Music promotes interim Chief Executive

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl at UK Music’s Manifesto For Music launch
26 Jun 2024

TOM KIEHL has been appointed Chief Executive of UK Music.

New Chief Executive for Shaftesbury Theatre

Eleanor Lang and James Williams stand outside the Shaftesbury Theatre
25 Jun 2024

ELEANOR LANG will take over the role of Chief Executive at the Shaftesbury Theatre in November.

A 'very brave' theatre journey

Headshot of Brenna Hobson. She has dark hair, is wearing a black top, black glasses and red lipstick
25 Jun 2024

After seven years at the helm of the National Theatre of Scotland, Brenna Hobson has decided to move on to new adventures in her homeland of Australia. Here she reflects on her international career.

RUG hires commercial head as part of 'experience led' re-focus

Headshot of Libby Grant
25 Jun 2024

Really Useful Group (RUG) has appointed LIBBY GRANT Chief Commercial Officer as the organisation unveils an “evolving strategy” to “re-focus as an experience-led entertainment company”.

SXSW London makes senior hires

(L- R) Headshots of Katy Arnander, Adem Holness and Elliot Willis
25 Jun 2024

South by Southwest (SXSW) has welcomed ELLIOT WILLIS, ADEM HOLNESS, KATY ARNANDER and ALEX POOTS to the senior team of its London outpost ahead of the creativity and innovation pl

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