Mary Dawson

Mary Dawson
Chair of the Board

Mary’s career has been in drama teaching and arts management. For 10 years she was Director of The Point, Eastleigh. Her experience is in programming, operational and team management and educational projects management.

 
Alison Atkinson

Alison Atkinson
Winchester Theatre Trust board member

Alison works freelance in arts management, having previously worked for organisations including Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Arts Council England

 
Peter Barber

Peter Barber
Vice Chairman

Peter is a commercial lawyer experienced in major building and transport projects. He has a long-time interest in the theatre both on stage and in the audience and his firm Blake Lapthorn is a current TRW sponsor.

 
Nick Day

Nick Day
Board member

Nick joined in September 2007 bringing vital digital marketing expertise to the board. Nick runs a direct and digital marketing solutions and training business with clients including Sony and Directory of Social Change.

 
Helen Jex

Helen Jex
Board member

Helen is a Chartered Surveyor living and working in Winchester with keen interest in its culture and historic buildings. Her experience includes managing commercial and leisure property and she is Trustee of a local sports charity.

Richard Meeson

Richard Meeson
Winchester Theatre Trust board member

 
Nigel Melly

Nigel Melly
Board member

 
Councillor Alan Rice

Councillor Alan Rice
Board member

 
Iain Steel

Iain Steel
Board member

Iain’s family has served the community for over 150 years & currently sponsor The Foyer. A regular attendee & sometime performer, he is the third generation of the Steels to continue supporting the Theatre.

 
Richard Steel

Richard Steel
Winchester Theatre Trust board member

Richard was heavily involved in saving the building and its early renovations and was a Trustree and Chairman of the 2nd appeal. Another 'Steel' to tread the boards of the theatre, he is one of the Patrons.

Bernard Sully

Bernard Sully
Board member

 
Stephen Waring

Stephen Waring
Board member

Having Held a number of senior posts in public relations, Steve now runs a strategic communications consultancy. Steve’s early career was in community arts and education, and he remains an avid theatre and concert goer.

 
Claire Williams

Claire Williams
Board member

Claire is a local Human Resources consultant who, with 23 years experience across a number of sectors, is able to support and advise the Theatre in relation to all employment issues.

 

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