New Artistic Director Plans To Dare And Delight
5 December 2012
Derby Theatre's newly appointed Artistic Director Sarah Brigham
I'm delighted to be taking on the role of Artistic Director at Derby Theatre. It's a fantastic opportunity to work at a theatre with a great history of producing quality and exciting work for audiences.
”Derby Theatre has recently appointed a new Artistic Director who has ambitious plans for the theatre's future.
Sarah Brigham has joined Derby Theatre from her role as Artistic Director at The Point Eastleigh and The Berry Theatre, where she developed a unique programme of support for established and emerging artists and produced innovative productions which have toured internationally.
Sarah said: "I'm delighted to be taking on the role of Artistic Director at Derby Theatre. It's a fantastic opportunity to work at a theatre with a great history of producing quality and exciting work for audiences. It's my ambition to build on this wonderful legacy and to bring productions of daring and delight to the audiences of Derby and beyond.
"I also look forward to developing the theatre's unique vision to be a building which truly has learning at its heart, helping emerging artists and those in training develop their skills and add to the creative economy of Derby."
Professor John Coyne, Vice Chancellor of the University and Chair of Derby Theatre board, added: "We are extremely pleased about Sarah's appointment and excited about what the future holds for Derby Theatre under her artistic leadership. We are confident that her previous experience, talent and skills in theatre and the arts, will be of great benefit to us as a regional venue and will excite our audiences too."
Sarah, who takes up the position in January 2013, will play a vital role in the Learning Theatre Pilot programme, a three year plan which aims to nurture local talent and raise the bar for education and training in theatre. Her role will be key in producing and programming exciting and diverse seasons of productions and participatory programmes at Derby Theatre.
For more information about Derby Theatre, visit www.derbytheatre.co.uk
