Matt Carwardine-Palmer to join Welsh National Opera

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03 Nov 2016

After 10 years working as a freelance and consultant, MATT CARWARDINE-PALMER joins Welsh National Opera full-time in December 2016 in the newly created post of Director of Marketing & Sales.

Shobana Jeyasingh Dance appoints new Producer

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03 Nov 2016

ELLA MINTON, previously Assistant Producer (Theatre & Dance) at the Barbican Centre, has joined Shobana Jeyasingh Dance as Producer.

Arts Council NI Chair steps down

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03 Nov 2016

Chairman of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, BOB COLLINS, has decided to step down after five years in post.

Changes to leadership at Forma Arts

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03 Nov 2016

Formerly Executive Producer at Forma Arts, DEBBI LANDER has become the organisation’s Artistic Director and CEO.

New Artistic Director for National Theatre of Scotland

Jackie Wylie
27 Oct 2016

The former Artistic Director of The Arches in Glasgow, JACKIE WYLIE, has been appointed as Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland.

ENO appoints Martyn Brabbins as Music Director

Martyn Brabbins
27 Oct 2016

Conductor MARTYN BRABBINS has been appointed as the new Music Director of English National Opera, replacing MARK WIGGLESWORTH

Craig Hassall to join Royal Albert Hall as Chief Executive

Craig Hassall
27 Oct 2016

The CEO of Opera Australia, CRAIG HASSALL, is to become Chief Executive of the Royal Albert Hall, succeeding CHRIS COTTON, who retires in March 2017.

Principal of Italia Conti Academy steps down

27 Oct 2016

After being in post for more than 30 years, ANNE SHEWARD has stepped down as Principal of the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

New role for Julia Potts at ATG

27 Oct 2016

JULIA POTTS, former UK Business Development Director at Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), has become Business Director (UK Venues) with the company.

Changes to leadership at Castlefield Gallery

Helen Wewiora
27 Oct 2016

Castlefield Gallery has appointed HELEN WEWIORA, currently Relationship Manager for Visual Arts at Arts Council England, as its new Director. She will take over from KWONG LEE in January 2017.

Damian Collins becomes Chair of culture select committee

27 Oct 2016

The Conservative MP for Folkestone and Hythe, DAMIAN COLLINS, has been elected Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, succeeding JESSE NORMAN, who has become Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the Departme

Creu Cymru appoints new Director

27 Oct 2016

NICK BANWELL, Manager of the Borough Theatre at Abergavenny, is to join Creu Cymru full time from January 2017 as Director, following

Back on the radar

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27 Oct 2016

When he arrived at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, the board labelled him a maverick. A year on, Douglas Rintoul reflects on the changes he has made. 

My Gurus – Brendan Keaney

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27 Oct 2016

If it wasn’t for Ziggy Stardust’s mime skills, Brendan Keaney might not be working in dance. The DanceEast chief reveals who has inspired his career.

Theatres Trust appoints new Director

Jon Morgan
20 Oct 2016

JON MORGAN, Director of the Federation of Scottish Theatre, is to become Director of the Theatres Trust from January 2017.

National Youth Ballet appoints New Artistic Director

20 Oct 2016

MIKAH SMILLIE has taken up the role of Artistic Director at the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain, having formerly been Artistic Director in residence at the organisation.

Changes to leadership at Dublin’s Gate Theatre

20 Oct 2016

SELINA CARTMELL is to be the new Director of Dublin’s Gate Theatre, becoming the fourth person to hold the post in 88 years. She will succeed MICHAEL COLGAN, who will step down in April 2017.

Expansion at Underbelly

20 Oct 2016

HOLLY REISS and TARA WILKINSON have joined Underbelly as Executive Producers tasked with overseeing the productions at Underbelly’s festivals.

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