Williams named Streetwise Opera CEO

RACHAEL WILLIAMS has been named as Streetwise Opera's next CEO.

She will take over from interim CEO LUCY PERMAN in January.

Williams is currently Executive Director and Joint CEO at North London's Park Theatre and has previously held roles at Improbable and the Gate Theatre.

She is also a trustee of the National Centre for Circus Arts and has been a singer with The Bach Choir since 2007.

"I’m inspired by the transformative work that Streetwise Opera does to support people who are homeless or recovering from homelessness in England, and I couldn’t be more honoured to be joining the team at this exciting time," Williams said.