Theatre Peckham announces Dr Anni Domingo as new chair
Hattie Fisk
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
‘Theatre Peckham is a home, a place where people feel like they can belong. I am thrilled to be part of its continued growth alongside the artistic vision and leadership of Suzann McLean.’ said Dominigo.
Dr. Anni Domingo has been announced as the new chair of Theatre Peckham - the award-winning cultural venue for artistic excellence and social change.
She is set to work closely with the organisations CEO and artistic director Suzann MCLean, and trustees to strengthen Theatre Peckham’s reputation as one of London’s leading community-led theatres and learning academies.
Domingo is an actor, director, author and Shakespeare scholar. In response to her appointment, she said : ‘Theatre Peckham brings together new ideas, new stories and new partnerships.
‘There is a genuine feeling of family in this truly multicultural venue that is doing so much to open up conversations, nurture young people through its Academy and embrace its community.’
Sioban Whitney-Low previously held the position for six years, where she oversaw the renovation of the building at Theatre Peckham, and the hiring of the current CEO and artistic director.
Whitney-Low said: ‘I couldn’t wish for a better person than Anni to succeed me as chair. She brings her passion and experience, and I can’t wait to see where this brilliant collaboration will go next.’
Speaking about being a woman from the global majority in a chair position, Domingo said:’You can’t make a difference unless you have a seat at the table. I’m here to encourage and to say that you can punch your way through. I want people to stand on my shoulders and to surpass what I have achieved. I rejoice in being able to do that because that means we are progressing.’
