The Gate Theatre announces new Chair 

The Gate Theatre has announced Baroness SHAMI CHAKRABARTI as its new Chair of the Board.

Chakrabarti is a Labour Party politican, barrister and human rights activist who served as Director of Liberty (the National Council for Civil Liberties) from 2003 to 2016 and as Shadow Attorney General from 2016 to 2020.

“I am honoured to be joining the Gate as its chair at this pivotal moment. Its values of internationalism, diversity and community are the essence of great theatre and what it brings to our lives in challenging times,” she said.

She will take over as Chair later this summer, coinciding with The Gate’s move to a new space in Camden. The theatre's first production in its new location is scheduled for October. 

“I'd like to thank our loyal audiences and donors in Notting Hill for coming with us on this journey and look forward to embedding ourselves in our new community in Somers Town, Camden,” said SHAWAB IQBAL, the theatre’s Executive Director and CEO.