MARK BALDWIN is to step down as Artistic Director of Rambert to devote more time to his choreographic work. He has been in post since 2002.
2nd March 2018
After two years at helm of Artrix, HANNAH PHILLIPS will step down as Artistic Director in May. She has decided to focus her time on her young family and her work as a theatre director and producer.
FERN POTTER, former Director of Development of Dance UK (now One Dance UK) has been elected Chair of the Board at Candoco Dance Company. She has served on Candoco’s board for two years and succeeds KAMRAN MALLICK.
Former MP and Education Secretary ESTELLE MORRIS has been appointed to the board of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society. She is joined by SUSANNA JORDAN, one of the first violins who become the second of two orchestra members on the board.
22nd February 2018
ESME WARD, currently Head of Learning & Engagement at Manchester Museum and the Whitworth, is to become the first woman to hold the role of Director at Manchester Museum.
CHRIS CLARY and JENNY HUTT, Technical & Operations Director and Arts and Event Manager respectively for Hull City of Culture, have set up Dock Street Events to offer expertise for indoor and outdoor arts, entertainment, sports and corporate events. It will be based in Hull.
After 13 years in post, JOANNE ORR is stepping down as Chief Executive of Museums Galleries Scotland to pursue consultancy opportunities. An Interim Chief Executive has been appointed: JOHN MCLEISH, Chairman of the Scottish Tartans Authority.
Currently a Senior Relationship Manager at Arts Council England, IAN TABBRON has been seconded to Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Merseyside, as Interim Chief Executive.
MIKE GRIFFITHS, until recently Interim CEO at Eden Court Theatre & Cinema, has been selected as Interim Chief Executive for Horsecross Arts in Perth. He takes over from GWILYM GIBBONS, who will become Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust in Dumfries and Galloway.
Formerly Genesis Assistant Director at Welsh National Opera, POLLY GRAHAM is to become Artistic Director of Loughborough Festival Opera. She is the daughter of festival founders MARTIN and LIZZIE GRAHAM.