New Executive Director named for Kiln Theatre

IAIN GOOSEY has been appointed as Executive Director of Kiln Theatre to work alongside recently appointed Artistic Director and CEO AMIT SHARMA.

Goosey is currently Director of Producing and Planning at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. He will take up his new role at the end of May 2024. 

At the Lyric, he produced many successful productions, including Accidental Death of an Anarchist (recently running at the Theatre Royal Haymarket), Iphigenia in Splott, and Ghost Stories and Noises Off (both of which transferred to the West End), while also overseeing the wider scheduling of the venue’s building-based activity.

Earlier in his career, Goosey was part of the producing department at the Young Vic, a producer for the independent theatre studio China Plate and worked at the new writing venue, Sherman Theatre. 

Sharma welcomed the appointment saying: "Iain’s values are a perfect match for Kiln. His enthusiasm comes over in leaps and bounds and his passion for the local community, commercial opportunities and delivering high quality new work makes this a thrilling appointment. I can’t wait to start Kiln’s next chapter alongside Iain."

For his part, Goosey commented: "It’s an honour to have been appointed to this role at a venue I have long admired, with its mission of delivering world class theatre for all and its commitment to delivering sector leading creative engagement work for the people of Brent and beyond. I’m very grateful to Amit and the board for this brilliant opportunity.” 

The Chair of Kiln's board SITA MCINTOSH added: "With [t]his appointment, Iain is the final, vital piece in the Kiln jigsaw enabling the theatre to move onwards and upwards… He will be the perfect partner for Amit and I look forward to watching their collaboration grow and flourish."