Dianne Thompson retires

Chief Executive of National Lottery operator Camelot, DIANNE THOMPSON will retire in October. The company will then undergo a restructure.

Published: 08-05-2014

Changing faces

Lady Sarah Chatto becomes Royal Ballet President

Alexandra Ansanelli in Ondine at the Royal Ballet

The Royal Opera House has announced LADY SARAH CHATTO as President of The Royal Ballet.

Vice President of the ballet company since 2004, Lady...

Everyman and Playhouse theatres name new Creative Director

NATHAN POWELL has been appointed Creative Director for two of Merseyside’s most iconic venues - Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse theatres.

He...

King's Head Theatre refreshes its board

Robert Khan, James Seabright and Sofi Berenger stand outside Kings Head Theatre

The King's Head Theatre, in London's borough of Islington, has announced ROBERT KHAN as its new Chair. He took up the post on 14 May, succeeding...

Lyceum appoints new Theatre Director

Graham McKnight sits in a theatre auditorium wearing a dark suit

GRAHAM MCKNIGHT will join Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre as Theatre Director.

He succeeds RHYS HOPKIN who, after two years in the...

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