SOLT & UK Theatre welcome Tim Davie as next CIC Co-Chair

Commenting on the announcement that outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has been appointed as the next co-chair of the Creative Industries Council, SOLT & UK Theatre Co-CEO Hannah Essex said:

“The Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre warmly welcome Tim Davie’s appointment to lead the Creative Industries Council. At a time when the creative industries are rightly recognised as a national growth sector, the CIC has an important role to play in making sure theatre and the wider sector have the backing they need to grow.

“Theatre is a vital part of the UK’s success story. It develops talent, supports freelancers, drives local growth, and creates work that feeds the wider creative economy. We look forward to working with Tim Davie and colleagues across the CIC to champion skills, touring, investment, and the long-term strength of theatre and the wider creative industries.”