Following the confirmation of its national portfolio funding from Arts Council England (ACE), Boundless Theatre has announced it will employ four co-leaders aged 25 and under to share the roles of artistic director, chief executive and executive director.
Led by artistic director and chief executive Rob Drummer and executive director (maternity cover) Ellie Claughton, the organisation creates work with and for audiences between the ages of 15 and 25.
Drummer and Van Piet will continue their roles and work alongside the new co-leaders.
Drummer said: ‘We’re on a fascinating journey at Boundless, which started with establishing our advisory group of 15 to 25-year-olds in 2016, and now includes sharing the two most senior roles in our organisation with those who may not otherwise be taken seriously as leaders.
‘With the scaffolding to support them and the permission to get some of it wrong, I am sure that the outcomes will fundamentally change us as a company and, I hope, inspire others to join us in finding new ways to support our future leaders – right now.’