Stage One appoints new Chair

DEBORAH LINCOLN is to take up the role of chair of Stage One, a charity that supports theatre producers.

She succeeds MARK BURCH, who has been in post for the last five years.

Lincoln comes to Stage One as a senior business executive in the media and entertainment industry with experience leading boards in the commercial and voluntary sector in theatre, music and arts education.

She currently chairs the Guildhall School Trust and was Chair of Watford Palace Theatre for seven years. She is also a board member of The Orwell Foundation and academic journal Political Quarterly.

“As a lifelong theatre-goer, passionate about music, the arts and entertainment, I am excited to be championing Stage One as its new Chair,” Lincoln said.

“I look forward to supporting its extraordinary work in training, growing and investing in the next generations of talented commercial theatre producers – from all backgrounds and communities.”