Lyceum appoints new Theatre Director

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

He succeeds RHYS HOPKIN who, after two years in the role, will take up the position of Regional Director for the Lyceum’s parent company, Trafalgar Theatres.

McKnight is the Head of UK Projects at J&C Joel, where he has worked on several theatre improvement projects and redesigns.

Previously, he held senior management roles for ATG Entertainment in the Liverpool Empire, Manchester Palace & Opera House, and in production roles for National Theatre Productions.

McKnight said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Trafalgar Theatres at such an exciting time, especially with an amazing theatre such as the Lyceum. I feel very lucky to have such an experienced and dedicated team here in Crewe, and I’m very much looking forward to working with our teams and wider community to give the Crewe audiences the live experiences they want to see.”