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Naylor appointed Dean of British American Drama Academy

19 Apr 2023

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BEN NAYLOR has been named as the new Dean of the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London.

Four new trustees at Cardboard Citizens

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19 Apr 2023

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Cardboard Citizens has announced four new trustees.

Moss becomes Chair of Royal Academy of Dance

18 Apr 2023

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STEPHEN MOSS joins the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) as Chair.

Canning named Opera North General Director and CEO

Laura Canning is a white woman with short brown hair, and wears a black tshirt. She stands against a grey background, smiling at the camera.

17 Apr 2023

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LAURA CANNING is Opera North's next General Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

She will replace RICHARD MANTLE OBE in December, who has been in post for 29 years.

DLAP Group welcomes new Executive Producer

Tom O'Connell, incoming Executive Producer, DLAP Group. He is a white man with light hair, and a moustache/beard. He wears a navy suit with a white shirt, and stands on a bridge on the Thames in central London. It is a sunny day, and you can see Big Ben and boats in the background.

17 Apr 2023

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The entertainment corporation DLAP Group has appointed TOM O’CONNELL as Executive Producer.

Stirling to leave BBC Music

James Stirling, outgoing BBC Music Executive Editor. He is a white man with strawberry blonde hair and green eyes. He wears a blue suit and polka dot, blue and white shirt.

12 Apr 2023

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BBC Music’s Executive Editor JAMES STIRLING is to leave the corporation at the end of May.

A content producer and commissioner, Stirling has held leadership roles in music and across the creative industries.

Henry Moore Foundation names Senior Curator

12 Apr 2023

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LAURA BARLOW is to become Senior Curator of Collections & Research at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens (Henry Moore Foundation).

Dean of British American Drama Academy to step down

12 Apr 2023

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EUNICE ROBERTS, Dean of the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London, has decided to step down after seven years in post. She will leave at the end of August.

Artistic Directors of Royal Exchange Theatre to depart

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11 Apr 2023

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BRYONY SHANAHAN and ROY ALEXANDER WEISE, the Royal Exchange Theatre’s joint Artistic Directors (AD) and Chief Executives (CEO), are stepping down in September.

Webb becomes Executive Director of Unlimited Theatre

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11 Apr 2023

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Unlimited Theatre’s SARAH WEBB steps up as Executive Director.

Webb joined the theatre four years ago in an administrative role before becoming General Manager in 2019.

New appointments to National Museums Liverpool board

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11 Apr 2023

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Culture Secretary LUCY FRAZER has named JOHN BELCHEM, DINAH BIRCH, LYNN COLLINS, ANNA FARTHING and PHILIP LLOYD as trustees of National Museums L

Brown to chair Skills Task Force

Georgia Brown, Chair of Skills Task Force.

06 Apr 2023

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GEORGIA BROWN is set to chair the Skills Task Force for the UK screen industry, aiming to address skill shortages in the production and screen sectors.

ACE appoints Nelson to Executive Board

05 Apr 2023

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Arts Council England (ACE) has announced TONYA NELSON as Executive Director, Enterprise and Innovation.

Having served as Area Director, London since 2020, Nelson is due to join the Executive Board in July.

Director-General to depart National Galleries of Scotland

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05 Apr 2023

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National Galleries of Scotland has said that Sir JOHN LEIGHTON will step down as Director-General next year.

Goodall becomes Patron of Musical Theatre Network

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05 Apr 2023

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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.

UP Projects names Executive Director in co-leadership model

Moira Lascelles, UP Projects Executive Director & Head of Partnerships. She has mid-length, strawberry blonde hair, styled in bangs. She smiles at the camera. The background is white.

05 Apr 2023

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MOIRA LASCELLES is to become UP Projects’ Executive Director & Head of Partnerships.

Culture Derby announces Gregory as Chair

Mark Gregory, Interim Chair, Culture Derby. He is a white man with short brown hair and brown eyes. He is photographed against a white background wearing a suit.

04 Apr 2023

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MARK GREGORY has been appointed Interim Chair of Culture Derby.

With a background in law and experience in legal and commercial spaces, Gregory is General Counsel & Corporate Affairs Director at Rolls-Royce.

Absolutely Cultured announces Co-Directorship

(L to R) Janine Crombie (Development and Communications Director), Joanne Norman (Finance and Operations Director), Marianne Lewsley-Stier (Creative Director). They stand outside, all laughing. They are in focus and the background is blurred.

31 Mar 2023

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Hull-based arts organisation Absolutely Cultured has announced a three-way leadership model featuring MARIANNE LEWSLEY-STIER, JANINE CROMBIE and JOANNE NORMAN, commencing in April.