Icon announces new Executive Director

DANIEL KING has been announced as new Executive Director of theatre company Icon.

King was previously interim Executive Director at Camden People's Theatre, before holding roles at Sadler's Wells, National Youth Dance Company and Breakin' Convention.

He was part of the original team for Fun Palaces, a national campaign for cultural democracy, where he led the marketing and communications strategy.

King said he was "delighted" to be joining the theatre company based in The Brook Theatre, Medway.

"What drew me to Icon is their commitment to creating high- quality and transformative theatre and arts opportunities for the diverse communities in Medway."