May 27, 2021

I am chairing the session on ‘How to create and sustain unique events and encourage customer loyalty and year round engagement’ at Access All Areas Event production Show at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. Panellists are Ed Bartlam (Underbelly), Henry Bass (Goodwood Revival), Mair Morel (Boomtown), Debs Shilling (Black Deer Festival).

Awards

  • 2016 – AAA Editor’s Award for contribution to diversifying the UK festival landscape
  • 2014 – Dan Crawford Innovation Award, Empty Space Peter Brook Awards
  • 2014 – Evening Standard/Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/Wellcome Trust Top 1000
  • 2013 – The Hospital & The Guardian Creative Top 100 people – Theatre & Performance
  • 2013 – The Bookseller Top 100 people in Publishing
  • 2013 & 2011 – Chairman of the Panel for Edinburgh Fosters Comedy Awards
  • 2011 – BAFA Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Arts Festivals
  • 2008 – The Stage Award for Special Achievement in Regional Theatre
  • 2006 – Inspiration Award, Woman of the Year Awards

Trustee & Membership

  • Director, Shoreditch Town Hall; 2019 to date
  • Director, Dance Umbrella, London dance festival; 2015 to date
  • Director, Les Enfants Terribles; theatre company: 2012 to date
  • RSA Fellow; 2013 to date