Theatres Trust welcomes new Director

Theatres Trust has named JOSHUA MCTAGGART as its new Director.

He will take up post at the advisory and advocacy board for theatres in December following the departure of JON MORGAN, who is stepping down after eight years.

Previously the founding Artistic Director of the Bunker Theatre in London Bridge, McTaggart was also CEO of Chelsea Theatre and has held roles at The Roundhouse and Wilton's Music Hall. He is currently Cultural Development Manager at Lambeth Council. 

McTaggart said it was “a real privilege” to take the reigns at an organisation that aims to ensure every person in the UK “has access to inspirational live performances”. 

“I have experienced first-hand the important and life-changing role that theatres play in our communities, but it is undeniable that the current economic climate presents a multitude of challenges for theatres and the hard-working teams who programme, operate, and manage them," he said.

“That said, I am hopeful for the future of our sector: I know that there are ambitious and talented people up and down the country who work tirelessly to ensure our theatres are fit for the future, and I am excited to support, empower, and advocate for them as the Theatres Trust’s next Director”.

DAVE MOUTREY, Chair of Theatres Trust, added that the board was “delighted” to have appointed McTaggart “to lead Theatres Trust in the next chapter of its development” and “modernise the Trust”.