London theatre chair departs after 25 years of ‘treasured’ work
Camberwell’s Blue Elephant Theatre will say goodbye to one of its original trustees, who leaves after supporting the venue for a q…
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Meteorologist and former BBC weather forecaster joins National Lottery Heritage Fund board
Dr HEATHER REID has been named by Prime Minister KIER STARMER as a trustee of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National He…
Mountview names film producer and former trade union leader among ambassadors
Peckham-based drama school Mountview has named a raft of new ambassadors, including director MATTHEW DUNSTER, film producer PETER…
Coastal arts leader exits charity after more than a decade in role
Arts charity Creative Folkestone is to say goodbye to its chief executive of 14 years. ALASTAIR UPTON will step down from the role…
Youth theatre charity appoints ambassadors as it unveils membership scheme
Intermission Youth, a charity that aims to transform the lives of young people through drama, theatre and Shakespeare, has welcome…
Norwich Theatre pursues further growth with board appointments
Four trustees are to join Norwich Theatre, as the organisation announces it is “stronger than ever”. Average audience capacity has…
Royal Opera House’s former head of ticketing to oversee trio of ‘wonderful’ theatres
NEIL JONES is to begin as venue director for Eastbourne Theatres on 1 December, in an appointment made by Trafalgar Entertainment’…
Scottish development agency creates role to advocate for contemporary craft
Craft Scotland’s newest recruit will champion the place of “contemporary craft”, in a freshly-created position as a creative direc…
The Place appoints fresh chair as it ‘embraces new possibilities’
The Place has appointed Professor RONI BROWN as its new chair of the board of governors in the lead up to its 60th anniversary in…
Hull Jazz Festival founder to step back after 33 years as director
DAVID PORTER will step back from the role of director at the Hull Jazz Festival at the end of this year, as the festival finds a n…
Music royalties champion recruits officer to lead digital ambitions
SALLY WEIR is to look after the needs of 180,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, as she becomes chief membership offi…
English National Opera boss leaves ‘redefined’ company to head up the Roundhouse
English National Opera (ENO) leader JENNY MOLLICA is to take over as chief executive of multi-arts centre, the Roundhouse, replaci…
Roman Baths Foundation’s refreshed board to deliver ‘most ambitious plans yet’
The Roman Baths Foundation has welcomed 10 new trustees to its board as the charity celebrates its first decade, driving fundraisi…
Trafalgar Entertainment appoints finance boss at ‘dynamic point’ in company journey
A live entertainment company looking to “grow and innovate” further has appointed a former investment fund employee as chief finan…
Interim trustees join heritage body amid corruption probe
Two new trustees have been appointed to Historic Environment Scotland (HES) just weeks after the organisation’s chair admitted t…
New Earth boss to pursue ‘new chapter’ as company makes organisational changes
LIAN WILKINSON is moving on from her role as executive director and co-chief executive at New Earth Theatre to “pursue a new cha…
Improbable names first-ever woman to head up company
The theatre company behind collaborations including My Neighbour Totoro has appointed former circus aerialist and writer, MATILDA…
Arts Council of Wales names dance lead following review into art form’s status
DR ANGHARAD HARROP has been named the Arts Council of Wales (ACW’s) head of dance, in a new role created as part of an organisatio…
Arts University Plymouth appoints creative arts champion as chair
Arts University Plymouth (AUP) has appointed executive consultant and producer RI CHAKRABORTY as the new chair designate of the bo…
Heritage and arts charity celebrating 34th anniversary names interim leader
KATHRYN DIXON is to head up a secular heritage and civic charity committed to the protection and restoration of the Grade I and Gr…
Former Punchdrunk Enrichment boss to head up Bristol Old Vic
REBECCA DAWSON is to join Bristol Old Vic as its new executive director and co-chief executive, succeeding CHARLOTTE GEEVES, wh…
Creative Scotland chair’s term extended prior to review reveal
ROBERT WILSON’s term as chair of Creative Scotland, including its film and TV division Screen Scotland, has been extended by 12 mo…
Peer to leave UK Music board after work to ‘steer sector’ through pandemic
Advocacy body UK Music will say goodbye to Lord TOM WATSON after six years as chair. Watson has overseen the organisation’s board…
BFI to focus on ‘fundraising and industry innovation’ with updates to leadership
The British Film Institute (BFI) will take a “major step” to better supporting the screen industry by updating its executive board…
