Polka Theatre appoints Chair of Trustees

DOMINIC PROCTOR will take over as Chair of Wimbledon's Polka Theatre in November.

Proctor has a professional background in the marketing and the charity sector. He was the founding trustee of Tommy, a charity that funds research into stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage and also chaired the London Landmarks Half Marathon for 5 years from 2017.  

Proctor calls his appointment at Polka Theatre a real honour. 

Executive Director LYNETTE SHANBURY and Artistic Director PETER GLANVILLE said they are both delighted to welcome Proctor to lead the board.

“As a local resident who is regularly here with his grandchildren he knows Polka very well, and understands its importance to both the local community and the national theatre landscape,” they said,

“He brings a huge range of skills which will help Polka to move forward during these challenging times, and to ensure we continue to improve the lives of thousands of children through extraordinary theatre and creative activities.”

Shanbury and Glanville also give their thanks to outgoing chair SARAH KING, who they said has helped reimagine Polka as a revitalized theatre and community hub.  

King steps down after 10 years in post, which saw a £9m redevelopment of the theatre building. 

“I have been fortunate enough to have worked on the transformation of a tired, if much-loved old building, into a wonderful, child-centred space reverberating with light, movement and colour. But like the very best children’s stories, everything has to come to an end and it is time to move on. I know I leave Polka in excellent hands,” King said.