The country’s leading children’s theatre announces the permanent appointment of Rebekah Jones to this key leadership position.
Jones assumes the role of Executive Director and Co-CEO following her time as interim occupier of this position. Operating within a co-leadership model, Jones will work alongside Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw.
Jones brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked at the Old Vic, Curve Leicester, and The Marlowe. Having also worked as Interim Executive Director of the Royal Court Theatre in London, she will be able to offer the Unicorn Theatre her significant experience in theatre leadership.
‘It is a huge privilege to be joining the Unicorn Theatre as Executive Director and Co-CEO alongside Rachel Bagshaw,’ says Jones.
‘The Unicorn holds a vital place in the landscape of UK theatre, creating bold, imaginative and thought-provoking work for young people who make up the theatre audiences of tomorrow. I look forward to working closely with Rachel and the incredible team at the Unicorn. Together, we will champion the power of theatre to inspire young minds and foster a love of storytelling that lasts a lifetime. I am excited for the journey ahead.’
Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE, Chair of the Unicorn Theatre Board says of the appointment: ‘I am thrilled to welcome Rebekah as our new Executive Director and Co-CEO. Rebekah brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision and passion for the arts with an energy and dynamism that is already having a tremendous impact. Her leadership and creativity are inspirational and, as she works together with our Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw, I am excited about the magic that will be made at the Unicorn by two of the most outstanding women in theatre at this current time.
The Unicorn Theatre is based in London and specialises in creating new and inventive theatre experiences for children up to the age of thirteen. Each year, they welcome over 60,000 families and school groups to see productions onsite, and reach even more through their free digital theatre programme ‘Unicorn Online’.