Stuart Allen is to join Derby Theatre as senior producer, supporting the artistic team in delivering its professional produced programme.
Allen worked as a freelance casting director and administrator at the old Derby Playhouse 12 years ago. For the past six years, he has worked as a producer for international dance agency Dance4.
He said, “I was born and raised in Derbyshire, so I’m really excited to be returning to the theatre where I had my first theatrical experience as a teenager and where I began my arts career 12 years ago.”
The theatre’s artistic director and chief executive Sarah Brigham added, “Stuart has a wealth of experience in working in many roles in arts organisations across the UK. He has a brilliant and enviable breadth of knowledge and expertise in many areas within the sector.
“I feel confident that Stuart’s infectious energy and passion for the arts will have a positive impact on the team here.”