The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) & UK Theatre are thrilled to celebrate our Co-Chief Executives, Claire Walker and Hannah Essex, for being named on the Stage 100’s 2024 list. They are joined by over 50 SOLT and UK Theatre members, including UK Theatre’s Joint President Jon Gilchrist, SOLT’s President Eleanor Lloyd and Vice President Kash Bennett. The list also named the outstanding work of UK Theatre’s co-opted board member Carolyn Forsyth and SOLT board members Rosemary Squire, Robert Noble, Nia Janis, and Henny Finch. This significant recognition reflects their exceptional contributions to the industry.
Claire and Hannah have consistently demonstrated their dedication to the advancement of theatre sector. Most recently their work surrounding the launch of our Theatre for Every Child campaign is a testament to their commitment to creating a dynamic, sustainable and world class theatre sector. The initiative aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to visit the theatre at least once during secondary school. A recent success includes the extension of Theatre Tax Relief in 2023 to maintain the pivotal support it provides theatre productions, and continuing to campaign for the higher rate to remain in perpetuity.
Hannah Essex Co-Chief Executive of SOLT, expressed her gratitude commenting, “To be recognised on the Stage 100’s 2024 list alongside so many of our members and other brilliant people is a true honour. This acknowledgment is a demonstration of the collective efforts of our team and the incredible work being done in the industry.
We are thrilled to have been named in the advocacy, outreach and community category. This encourages us to continue our work to create the conditions for the theatre sector to thrive, and to make theatre accessible to everyone, regardless of their background.“
Full list of named SOLT & UK Theatre’s named members and rankings:
Number 1: Rufus Norris, Kate Varah, Kash Bennett – National Theatre
Number 2: Nica Burns – Nimax Theatres
Number 3: Ted Stimpson, Michael Lynas and Adam Speers – ATG
Number 4: Cameron Mackintosh
Number 5: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Number 6: Michael Harrison
Number 7: Sonia Friedman
Number 8: Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire
Number 11: David Ian
Number 12: Indhu Rubasingham
Number 13: Robert Noble
Number 14: Denise Wood – Almeida Theatre
Number 15: Lynette Linton and Mimi Findlay – Bush Theatre
Number 16 Caro Newling and Sam Mendes
Number 17: Jamie Wilson
Number 18: Curve Theatre
Number 19: Royal Shakespeare Company
London theatres
Nick Starr – the Bridge Theatre
Donmar Warehouse
Barbican Centre
Lyric Hammersmith
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Shakespeare’s Globe
Regional theatres
Chichester Festival Theatre
Birmingham Rep
Jon Gilchrist – Birmingham Hippodrome
Watermill Theatre
Sheffield Theatres
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Bristol Old Vic
Theatre Royal Bath
HOME, Manchester
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
Lyric Theatre, Belfast
Sherman Theatre
Theatr Clwyd
Opera and Dance
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Royal Opera House
ENO
Sadler’s Wells
Commercial Producers
Ed Bartlam – Underbelly
James Bierman – Empire Street Productions
Colin Ingram – Colin Ingram Limited
Eleanor Lloyd – Eleanor Lloyd Productions
Emily Vaughan-Barratt – Wessex Grove
Francesca Moody – Francesca Moody Productions
Matthew Byam Shaw, Nia Janis and Nick Salmon – Playful Productions
Kenny Wax – Kenny Wax Productions
Not-for-profit producers
Carolyn Forsyth
Complicité
Headlong
English Touring Theatre
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