Jonathan Higgins has been appointed to the new role Chief Executive Officer at Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle Upon Tyne, moving from Croydon’s Fairfield Halls, where he was Venue Director for operators BH Live.
He will work alongside the Theatre Director, Joanne Johnson, with a goal of "leading the theatre to becoming a fully refurbished and sustainable independent venue, hosting a variety of entertainment and events with wide appeal."
Chairman of the Trust, Mike Wilmot, said, “we are delighted to welcome Jonathan to the unique Tyne Theatre and Opera House as our first Chief Executive Officer. These are exciting times for our theatre as we look to invest in our Grade 1 listed opera house and seek to expand our activities. Jonathan joining us will give us the capacity and expertise to deliver these ambitions.”