Theatres Trust, the national public advisory and advocacy body for theatres, has announced that Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, has reappointed Dave Moutrey as Chair for a further three-year term. Two Trustees, James Dacre and Stephanie Hall, have also been reappointed.
Dave Moutrey, Director of Culture for Manchester City Council, was first appointed as Theatres Trust’s Chair in February 2022. During his initial tenure, he oversaw a refresh of the organisation’s vision and mission and led the recruitment of Theatres Trust’s new CEO, Joshua McTaggart.
Dave Moutrey expressed his delight, saying, “I am delighted that the Secretary of State has approved my re-appointment for another term as Chair of the Theatres Trust alongside the renewal of two other trustees who give their valuable time to our brilliant board. To have the Secretary of State’s confidence to do this work is a great honour.”
Theatres Trust is the only organisation empowered to protect the UK’s theatre ecosystem, from small-scale community spaces to large-scale commercial auditoriums. Dave Moutrey emphasized the importance of their mission, especially given the numerous challenges currently facing the sector.
Joshua McTaggart, Theatres Trust’s CEO, commented, “It is fantastic news that Dave [Moutrey] has been reappointed as Theatres Trust’s Chair, and James [Dacre] and Stephanie [Hall] reappointed as Trustees. Their collective knowledge and experience are invaluable to Theatres Trust, especially as we head towards our 50th anniversary in 2026.”
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