(L-R) Ameena Hamid, Howard Goodall CBE, Pravesh Kumar. Three headshots edited together.

From left, Ameena Hamid, Howard Goodall CBE and Pravesh Kumar

Photo: (Ameena Hamid) Danny Kaan

Changing Faces

Goodall becomes Patron of Musical Theatre Network 

Arts Professional
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The Musical Theatre Network (MTN), which works to improve opportunities and the infrastructure for musical theatre, has announced a new Patron and board members.

HOWARD GOODALL CBE, a composer of choral music, stage musicals, TV and film scores, and a music historian and broadcaster, becomes Patron. He will succeed Sir RICHARD EYRE CBE and LAURIE SANSOM.

Alongside Goodall, PRAVESH KUMAR MBE and AMEENA HAMID are joining MTN as board members. 

Kumar is Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Watford-based Rifco Theatre Company. Hamid is a producer, specialising in developing new plays and musicals. At 20 years of age, she became the youngest female producer in the West End. 

JODI MYERS, Chair of MTN, said: “We are excited that Howard, who is such a tireless champion for musical theatre and education, has agreed to become a Patron, and we are looking forward to working with Pravesh and Ameena, who bring fresh perspectives and experience to the board.”