Our team

At Sheffield Theatres, our success is built on the dedication of hundreds of talented individuals - permanent, casual and freelance staff - whose passion and hard work bring our four theatres to life. Every performance, every experience, is made possible by this incredible community.

Meet our leadership teams, just a few of the people who help create something extraordinary every single day.

Executive Team

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Tom Bird, Chief Executive
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Elizabeth Newman, Artistic Director
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Bookey Oshin DL, Deputy CEO

Senior Management

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Elizabeth Barran, Fundraising and Commercial Director
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John Bates Dip NEBOSH Cert IOSH, Operations Director
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Deborah Dickinson, Creative Development Director
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Kathy Gillibrand, Finance Director
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Caroline Laurent, Customer Experience Director
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Amy Liptrott, Creative Engagement Director
Rachel Nutland, Communications and Public Affairs Director
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Nick Stevenson, Producing and Programming Director
Nick Trueman, Technical Director