Become a trustee of cygnet theatre
Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Chair of Cygnet Theatre plays a pivotal role in providing leadership to the board and ensuring the theatre’s strategic vision is fulfilled.
The Chair is responsible for fostering an inclusive and collaborative board culture, guiding trustees in their duties, and ensuring the organisation remains aligned with its mission. They act as a key ambassador for the theatre, ensuring its growth, sustainability, and commitment to the value of art for all.
It’s an exciting time to join Cygnet Theatre: we are transforming from a fulltime drama school to a community theatre and arts training centre led by our new theatre manager, Steve Bennett. The Chair will play a leading role in facilitating this transition.
The Chair is appointed for a 3-year term, and attends 4-6 board meetings a year. This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
How to apply
Download our application pack HERE
The application deadline is Friday 28th March 2025
Our Trustees
Rosalind Williams (Secretary): Ros trained at Cygnet Theatre from 1988 and since 2006 was Cygnet Theatre's Principal. She has always been an advocate of the theatre and now holds the important trustees role of overseeing the general day-to-day running of the theatre led by Steve Bennett.
Nigel Paul: Nigel is head of performing arts at Exeter College and has dedicated his time to helping young people aspire to careers in the performing arts. He joined Cygnet Theatre as a trustee in 2022 and has been helping shape our change from a drama school into a community theatre.
Gail Parfitt: was a teacher for many years championing equality and diversity and brings those expertise to Cygnet Theatre. She has been a trustee for over 15 years!
Lucy Corley: theatre director, stage manager and writer based between London and the South West. She trained with celebrated director Katie Mitchell in 2020-21, gaining an MA (Distinction) in Theatre Directing from Royal Holloway University. She is particularly interested in making theatre from disabled, chronically ill, queer and neurodivergent perspectives. Having previously directed for Cygnet Theatre, she is now a trustee.