Ferris to head Stockton

Alexander Ferris, incoming Chief Executive, ARC Stockton
16 Nov 2023

ARC Stockton will welcome ALEXANDER FERRIS as Chief Executive and Creative Director in January. 

Creative Access announces Non-Executive Directors

(L-R): Lizzy Burden, Cameron Myers
15 Nov 2023

Two former Creative Access Steering Group members have joined the social enterprise's Board as Non-Executive Directors.

Godwin to Chair London Library

Helen Bonham Carter (President), Simon Godwin (Chair)
15 Nov 2023

London Library has confirmed SIMON GODWIN as Chair, replacing Sir HOWARD DAVIES, who has concluded his second four-year term.

Birmingham Symphony Orchestra appoints Chair

Official headshot of Lord Hall of Birkenhead, incoming Chair, Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
15 Nov 2023

TONY HALL, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, will become Chair at City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO).

He succeeds DAVID BURBIDGE CBE, who steps down after a five-year tenure.

HOME Director to depart

Dave Moutrey, HOME Manchester
15 Nov 2023

Manchester's HOME has announced Director and Chief Executive DAVE MOUTREY is stepping down after 26 years at the helm.

Creative Scotland seeks Head of Visual Arts

Former Head of Visual Arts at Creative Scotland Amanda Catto. She has a fringe and brown hair, wears a grey jumper and smiles at the camera. The background is blurred.
14 Nov 2023

AMANDA CATTO will leave Creative Scotland as Head of Visual Arts in December to take "early retirement" following 33 years at the public body.

South West Heritage Trust names Chief Executive

New CEO Sam Astill pictured with outgoing Chief Executive Tom Mayberry at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton.
14 Nov 2023

South West Heritage Trust has appointed SAM ASTILL as Chief Executive. 

Charters to lead International Slavery Museum

Michelle Charters
09 Nov 2023

MICHELLE CHARTERS has become the first Black woman to head up Liverpool's International Slavery Museum, part of National Museums Liverpool (NML).

Former Barbican Artistic Director to Chair BOA Group

Graham Sheffield, Chair at Birmingham's BOA Group. He is photographed sat down wearing a blue/white striped shirt, resting his hand on his chin. He smiles at the camera.
09 Nov 2023

Birmingham's creative and performing arts multi-academy trust BOA Group has appointed GRAHAM SHEFFIELD Chair.

Stage Directors UK Executive Director steps down

Left-Right: Harold Finley, Paul Miller
09 Nov 2023

HAROLD FINLEY is stepping down from Stage Directors UK (SDUK) after two and a half years at the helm. 

Finley has overseen the initial transition of SDUK to become a trade union.

Higgins to head Tyne Theatre and Opera House

Jonathan Higgins, new Chief Executive, Tyne Theatre & Opera House
06 Nov 2023

JONATHAN HIGGINS is to join Tyne Theatre & Opera House as their first Chief Executive Officer. 

New Chair for King's Lynn Festival

Former Chair Alison Croose and newly appointed Chair Adrian Parker,  King's Lynn Festival.
02 Nov 2023

ADRIAN PARKER has been selected to succeed ALISON CROOSE as Chair of King's Lynn Festival. 

Ellen becomes Byre Theatre Director

Julie Ellen is photographed outside. The background is blurred. She has curly, brown hair and wears silver jewellery.
01 Nov 2023

JULIE ELLEN joins Byre Theatre, University of St Andrews as Director. 

The role has been held by Co-Directors KALLY LLOYD-JONES and JESSICA RICHARDS since 2019. 

Hackney Empire Artistic Director steps down

Hackney Empire artistic director Yamin Choudury
31 Oct 2023

Artistic Director (AD) and Joint-Chief Executive YAMIN CHOUDURY will leave his role at Hackney Empire next year to "pursue new opportunities".

Mallyon to Chair Birmingham Hippodrome

Catherine Mallyon
26 Oct 2023

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust has announced CATHERINE MALLYON as Chair. 

Sadler's Wells welcomes Co-Chief Executive

Sadler's Wells, Britannia Morton
25 Oct 2023

BRITANNIA MORTON will become Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sadler's Wells, working closely alongside Artistic Director and Co-CEO Sir ALISTAIR SPALDING.

Theatres Trust reappoints three trustees

Two images edited together. Left-Right: Annie Hampson, Katie Town.
25 Oct 2023

ANNIE HAMPSON OBE, JANE SPIERS and KATIE TOWN have been reappointed trustees at Theatres Trust, the national advisory public body for theatres in the UK.

New Diorama Theatre names Artistic Director

Bec Martin has dark, curly hair and wears pink lipstick and large, pink hoop earrings.
25 Oct 2023

New Diorama Theatre (NDT) has appointed BEC MARTIN as Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Chair and founder of OHMI music charity steps aside

Dr Stephen Hetherington
24 Oct 2023

Dr STEPHEN HETHERINGTON will leave his role as Chairman at The One-Handed Musical Instrument (OHMI) Trust, a charity that supports physically disabled people to fully participate in musical life.

My Gurus: Refusing to take no for an answer

24 Oct 2023

After a career spanning 42 consecutive October festivals since she started volunteering in Belfast in 1981, Rosie Turner is now retiring as Director of the Canterbury Festival. Here she reflects on the people who have most influenced her work.

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