Daisy Cooper has been appointed as Producer of theatre company Out of Joint.
Daisy was previously producer at the Gate Theatre, Notting Hill, where she produced the Fringe First award-winning The Christians; Artistic Director Christopher Haydon’s final, Offie award-winning production The Convert; and Ellen McDougall’s inaugural season.
She started working in theatre as an independent producer on site specific and immersive productions The Trial and O Brave New World. She has worked with Theatrecraft, SOLT, Emma Brünjes Productions, curious directive and the Milo Wladek Co.
Before working in theatre, she worked at the BBC’s TV Locations Department. She has an MA in Creative Industries from Birkbeck University.
Executive Producer, Martin Derbyshire, said “It’s a pleasure to welcome Daisy at such an exciting time for the company. I’m in no doubt that Daisy has much to offer and I look forward to working with her.”
Daisy Cooper said “I’m absolutely delighted to be starting at Out of Joint. I’m thrilled to be working with Kate and Martin to realise the company’s mission to bring incredible new writing and adaptations, from a fantastic slate of writers, to venues around the country. It’s an exciting time for the company and I’m thrilled that my first projects here will be Kate Bowen’s Close Quarters and Barney Norris’ adaptation of The Remains of the Day. It’s a brilliant opportunity to work with visionary artists, creating work that will inspire conversation and entertain audiences from all over.”
Kate Wasserberg, Artistic Director, commented “Daisy was incredibly inspiring from her very first interview. Her commitment to diversity, creativity and excellence makes her a perfect fit for Out of Joint and I’m so excited to work with her to build the future of this great company.”
