Together We Make A Difference: Theatre Manager
Ian is the Theatre Manager at Epsom Playhouse. Responsible for the overall leadership, management and operational success of the theatre. Ian's role includes delivering a high-quality programme of performances and events, managing staff and resources, ensuring the venue operates safely and efficiently, whilst making sure audiences and visitors have a great time at the venue. Read on to find out more about Ian's role.
When describing what makes Epsom Playhouse so different to anywhere else he's worked, Ian says it's all about the people and the 'amazing audiences' who keep coming back. Ian also says he was so warmly welcomed by all of the teams here: box office, bar, technicians, marketing and across the wider EEBC venues teams too.
Panto season was brilliant and it was particularly pleasing to break records last year in terms of the value of the ticket sales (not that it’s all about money of course!) It’s also been a pleasure getting to know all the team and to seeing just how hard they work to make sure the venue is always ready for the public. A shout out to the bar team too, who work tirelessly to keep the ship afloat and keep customers well refreshed!
Ian says that seeing the venue get a nice refurbish in August was grand and seeing the new lighting rig installed was mind-boggling! Here's what he had to say about his team,
The tech team here are all magicians! It’s the old adage - the show must go on! The team work brilliantly under pressure, consistently delivering an exceptional customer experience whilst working innovatively to counter any hiccoughs and hurdles that working in live entertainment regularly brings!
When asked about what upcoming projects he is looking forward to, Ian had the following to say,
I’m looking forward to maintaining the great programme of events and welcoming our ever-eager audiences back. As well as that, I’m keen to explore the opportunities that are certain to arise as local government reorganisation zooms ever closer into view! I’m also excited to work further with the team as we develop and introduce new ideas as to how spaces at the Playhouse can be used – it'll be exciting to see the upper bar being regularly hired for functions, parties and even the odd small-scale show!
Find out what's on at Epsom Playhouse here: Epsom Playhouse
