Perth Theatre and Concert Hall welcomes new Chair

Vanessa Rawlings-Jackson wears a multicoloured scarf Infront of a white backdrop
20 May 2024

The former General Manager of Perth Theatre, VANESSA RAWLINGS-JACKSON, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, succeeding COLIN HOOD.

Lady Sarah Chatto becomes Royal Ballet President

Alexandra Ansanelli in Ondine at the Royal Ballet
16 May 2024

The Royal Opera House has announced LADY SARAH CHATTO as President of The Royal Ballet.

King's Head Theatre refreshes its board

Robert Khan, James Seabright and Sofi Berenger stand outside Kings Head Theatre
15 May 2024

The King's Head Theatre, in London's borough of Islington, has announced ROBERT KHAN as its new Chair. He took up the post on 14 May, succeeding JAMES SEABRIGHT.

Lyceum appoints new Theatre Director

Graham McKnight sits in a theatre auditorium wearing a dark suit
14 May 2024

GRAHAM MCKNIGHT will join Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre as Theatre Director.

New trustees to join Royal Academy

Lisa Reuben and Bianca Roden
14 May 2024

The Royal Academy of Arts has announced that LISA REUBEN and BIANCA RODEN will be joining its board.

Midland Art Centre welcomes new Chair

Ros Robins wears glasses, red top and a black leather jacket.
14 May 2024

Midlands Arts Centre has named ROS ROBINS as its new Chair, succeeding MARY MARTIN.

She joined the venue as Vice Chair in 2023 and will take up the role in autumn this year.

Mercury Theatre Creative Director steps down

Ryan McBryde wears a blue shirt in a rehearsal room
14 May 2024

RYAN MCBRYDE is to depart from his role as Creative Director of the Mercury Theatre at the end of May after five years in post.

ABTT welcomes new Chief Exec

Headshot of Liz Sillett
13 May 2024

LIZ SILLETT has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABBT).

Crafts Council appoints new Chair

13 May 2024

JOHN KNELL has been named as the new Chair of Crafts Council beginning this month for a term of four years, having first joined Crafts Council’s board as a trustee in November 2023.

King and Queen take on new arts patronages

King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured in 2019
10 May 2024

HM KING CHARLES and HM QUEEN CAMILLA have accepted patronages from several arts organisations following a review of charities supported by the Royal Household, including 492 patronages previously held by Queen Eli

Sheffield Theatres names new Chair

A headshot of Julie Kenny, a white woman with blonde hair
09 May 2024

JULIE KENNY will join Sheffield Theatres as its new Chair in July.

An entrepreneur based in South Yorkshire, Kenny founded Pyronix Limited, an alarm security business, in 1986, which she sold in 2016.

Royal Ballet School welcomes new governors

L-R headshots of Sarah Dorfman, Alistair Summers and Edward Watson
09 May 2024

Royal Ballet School (RBS) has made three new appointments to its Board of Governors, welcoming SARAH DORFMAN, EDWARD WATSON and ALISTAIR SUMMERS.

Industry body for theatre producers elects new trustees

L-R Headshots of Hanna Osmolska, Ramin Sabi, Rebecca Gwyther
09 May 2024

The League of Independent Producers has announced that REBECCA GWYTHER and RAMIN SABI have been elected to its board, while HANNA OSMOLSKA has been co-opted.

Dance Umbrella moves to new joint leadership model

Headshots of Freddie Opoku-Addaie and Tania Wilmer
08 May 2024

Dance Umbrella Festival will adopt a co-CEO model, with the appointments of current Artistic Director and CEO FREDDIE OPOKU-ADDAIE and Executive Director TANIA WILMER as joint CEOs.

Music Minds Matter makes senior appointments

Cliff Fluet, a man wearing thick rimmed black glasses and a grey jacket
08 May 2024

Music industry executive CLIFF FLUET has been appointed Chair of Music Minds Matter, with GRACE MEADOWS also joining as head of the mental health charity.

New Vice Chair at The Reading Agency

Sue Williamson, a woman with short brown hair wearing glasses
08 May 2024

SUE WILLIAMSON has been appointed Vice Chair of The Reading Agency's board of trustees.

The Stables announces new Chair

A headshot of David Meadowcroft, a white man with short hair
08 May 2024

The Stables in Milton Keynes has named DAVID MEADOWCROFT as its new Chair.

He takes over at the live music venue from JIM RICE who has served as Chair for the past nine years.

My Gurus: A fusion of influences

Chris Cuming surrounded by young people
08 May 2024

Chris Cuming is the newly appointed Artistic Director of the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT). With a background in dance and production, he reveals the people and places who have inspired his career. 

ACE appoints new Director for the North

Headshot of Rebecca Ball
07 May 2024

REBECCA BALL has been selected as Arts Council England's new Area Director, North, succeeding SARAH MAXFIELD who will step down at the end of this month.

Former Lord Mayor elected Chair of Barbican

Sir William Russell headshot
07 May 2024

Former Lord Mayor of London, Sir WILLIAM RUSSELL has been elected to lead Barbican Centre's board of trustees.

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