Staff

Joshua is responsible for leading Theatres Trust, developing the vision for the organisation, and delivering on the Trust's strategic objectives and statutory obligations. Before joining Theatres Trust, Joshua was the Cultural Development Manager for the London Borough of Lambeth, where he led on cultural policy development, business support for the creative industries, creative placemaking, and sector-wide advocacy at a local, regional, and national level. Prior to his work in local government, Joshua was a theatre director, producer, and general manager. He was the Founding Artistic Director for the Bunker Theatre in London Bridge and the CEO of the Chelsea Theatre, during which time he led a major multi-million-pound refurbishment of the venue. Joshua joined Theatres Trust in November 2024.

Tom manages the statutory planning casework referred to the Trust for consultation by local authorities and advises on local and neighbourhood plans and national policy consultations. Tom studied for a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Westminster where he undertook unique research on how the planning system might better protect pubs from unnecessary loss. Tom previously worked at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, where he led on key aspects of their new Local Plan and drove forward new policies promoting and protecting cultural venues and the arts.  Tom joined Theatres Trust in January 2018.

Emily provides support to the Head of Partnerships and Philathropy.  Emily has worked with several organisations across the creative sector. Beginning as a theatre Duty Manager, she proceeded to work with production companies and drama schools. Emily joined Theatres Trust in June 2024.

Justine leads on the Theatres Trust’s communications and marketing strategy, with responsibility for raising the organisation’s profile, increasing engagement with key stakeholders and developing the Theatres Trust’s communications channels. Justine has a background in marketing and communications in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, including working at Amazon, UK Theatres (back when it was the Theatrical Management Association) and most recently at the National Housing Federation. She has also volunteered at various theatres including the Gate, Shakespeare’s Globe and Questors. Justine joined Theatres Trust in July 2018.

Richard supports the Services and Programmes team, coordinating our grants, planning, and advice services. Richard joined Theatres Trust in October 2026, having previously spent his career at the BBC in a variety of planning and scheduling roles, working across network radio, broadcast television, and BBC iPlayer.

Chlöe contributes to the delivery of Theatres Trust’s communications and marketing activities, including editing Theatres Magazine and the NewsDigest. Chlöe’s background is in theatre and cultural heritage, having previously worked and volunteered in various operations and busines support roles within the arts, heritage and cultural sector. Chlöe developed an interest in arts marketing and communications during her Theatre and Performance Studies degree where she delivered marketing campaigns for student theatre productions.

Tim supports Theatres Trust’s people, operations, and finance functions, working across HR, IT, events, policy, health and safety, and compliance. He has previously worked for a variety of theatres and charities, including the Bush Theatre, Hoxton Hall, Dominion Theatre, King's Cross Theatre, akt, and Crossroads. Tim joined Theatres Trust in April 2026.

Karen is responsible for the development and management of relationships relating to income generation, from events, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and individual givers, as well as overseeing our Patrons, Friends, Corporate Supporters and Ambassador programmes. Karen has been working in the charity sector for 25 years, across health, children's, international development, and mental health charities. 

Rachael's role is  to navigate all the moving parts of Theatres Trust's Tranformation Programme. Rachael joined Theatres Trust in October 2024, previously having worked with venues and theatre companies including Soho Theatre, Clean Break and the Unicorn. 

Laura supports the overall work of Theatres Trust through effective organisational, operational, project, and event management. Laura has spent over 10 years working across a variety of business support roles – everything from key account management and credit control to developing company culture and recruitment strategy. Most recently, she was Operations Manager at Engineers Without Borders UK; running all of the operational functions of the charity. Laura studied Drama at the University of Lincoln, and her most memorable performance was on the stage at Frank Matcham's Gaiety Theatre on the Isle of Man in 2014. Laura joined Theatres Trust in August 2021.