Anthony Lau is an Asian man. He has dark hair + eyebrows and is wearing a white striped t-shirt. He is smiling at the camera, standing against an orange wall. Alexander McGowan is a white man. He is bald, wears black glasses and is wearing a black cardigan with a white patterned shirt underneath. He is stood in a theatre, the background is blurred and he is smiling at the camera.

Photo: (L to R) Anthony Lau, Alexander McGowan

Changing Faces

RTYDS appoints two new trustees

Robin Cantrill-Fenwick
1 min read

Two new trustees, ANTHONY LAU and ALEXANDER MCGOWAN, are joining the Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme (RTYDS).

An RTYDS alum, Lau is currently Associate Artistic Director at Sheffield Theatres. McGowan is Executive Director and joint CEO of Citizens Theatre in Glasgow. He was formerly the Lyceum Theatre Company in Edinburgh’s Executive Director and joint CEO. 

Their appointments follow the news the organisation will no longer be part of Arts Council England’s next national portfolio. 

RTYDS announced their 2023 plans today (26 January), which include two new projects aiming to remove barriers rooted in social class and offering directors training and development opportunities.  

The announcement follows the departure of GRAHAME MORRIS from Chair of the board. RTYDS said they will be seeking Morris’ successor in due course.