Our people
About
Discover the incredible individuals who bring our performances to life and make theatre magic happen on and off the stage. Meet the creative minds who shape unforgettable experiences for audiences across Scotland and beyond.
Executive Leadership Team
The Executive Leadership team at National Theatre of Scotland leads the way, guiding the organisation’s vision, operations, and artistic strategy.
Meet the Executive Leadership Team
- Name
- Jackie Wylie
- Role
- Artistic Director and Chief Executive [She/Her]
- Name
- Brenna Hobson
- Role
- Executive Director [She/Her]
Associates
The Associates at National Theatre Scotland are talented and collaborative artists who work closely with the company, contributing their unique perspectives and skills to enrich the creative landscape and foster innovative performances.
Meet the Associates
- Name
- Finn den Hertog
- Role
- Associate Artist
- Name
- James Orange
- Role
- Associate- Producing and External Relationships
Artistic Development
The Artistic Development Department at National Theatre Scotland nurtures creativity and fosters new talent, curating innovative projects and initiatives that bring fresh and compelling stories to the stage.
Meet the Artistic Development team
- Name
- Caroline Newall
- Role
- Director of Artistic Development [She/Her]
- Name
- Ailie Crerar-Blythe
- Role
- Producer (Programme Development) [She/Her]
- Name
- Rhea Lewis
- Role
- Artist Development Producer [She/Her]
- Name
- Kirsty Shea
- Role
- Artistic Development Coordinator [She/Her]
- Name
- Rosie Kellagher
- Role
- Dramaturg [She/Her]
Development
The Development Department at National Theatre Scotland cultivates partnerships and philanthropic initiatives to support the company’s mission, maximising opportunities for theatre makers, audiences and participants, and ensuring a sustainable future for the organisation.
Meet the Development team
- Name
- Stella Litchfield
- Role
- Director of Development [She/Her]
- Name
- Adam McDougall
- Role
- Development Manager [He/Him]
- Name
- Torran McEwan
- Role
- Development Officer
Audience and Media
The Audience and Media team at National Theatre Scotland engages and connects with audiences through compelling storytelling and strategic media outreach, fostering a vibrant and inclusive theatre.
Meet the Audience and Media team
- Name
- Gareth Beedie
- Role
- Director of Audience and Media [He/Him]
- Name
- Emma Schad
- Role
- Head of Communications
- Name
- Nicky Fagan
- Role
- Content Manager (Part-Time) [She/Her]
- Name
- Aglika Hristeva
- Role
- Designer & Video Maker
- Name
- Catherine Lamont
- Role
- Marketing Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- Shannon White
- Role
- Web and Content Assistant [She/Her]
- Name
- Jack Oliver
- Role
- Media and Communications Officer [He/Him]
- Name
- Jack Willison
- Role
- Videographer/Film Maker
- Name
- Margarita Veberaite
- Role
- Producer of Screen & Digital [She/Her]
- Name
- Jess Lavin
- Role
- Digital and Communications Officer
- Name
- Chris Duffy
- Role
- Marketing Officer
HR and Administration
The HR department alongside the executive administration team provides support to all departments and productions from freelancers, creatives teams, staff, and Board members.
Meet the HR and Administration team
- Name
- Ayo Schwartz
- Role
- Head of Human Resources [They/She]
- Name
- Kim Smart
- Role
- Executive Assistant [She/Her]
- Name
- Kathy Khorrami
- Role
- PA to the Board [She/Her]
Finance and Administration
The Finance and Administration Department at National Theatre Scotland ensures smooth operations and financial stability, supporting the company's artistic endeavours and organisational efficiency.
Meet the Finance and Administration team
- Name
- Alison Coltman
- Role
- Director of Finance and Administration
- Name
- Diana Cherukara
- Role
- Finance Assistant [She/Her]
- Name
- Monica Fallon
- Role
- Office and Facilities Administrator (Part Time)
- Name
- Angela Fraser
- Role
- Finance Assistant [She/Her]
- Name
- Fiona Hanrahan
- Role
- Office Administrator
- Name
- Greig Neilson
- Role
- Management Accountant
- Name
- Carrie Taylor
- Role
- Rockvilla Spaces Coordinator [She/Her]
- Name
- Christine McGuire
- Role
- Cleaner (Part Time)
- Name
- Tom Worthington
- Role
- Building Supervisor [He/Him]
- Name
- Patrick Ahaotu
- Role
- Assistant Building Supervisor | Cleaner (Part-time)
- Name
- Chris Lang
- Role
- Operations Manager (He/Him)
- Name
- Hannah Yahya Hassan
- Role
- Assistant Building Supervisor (part-time)
- Name
- Danny Kelly
- Role
- Payroll Assistant
Creative Engagement
The Creative Engagement team at National Theatre Scotland connects with communities and the education sector. We aim to empower individuals through participatory projects and experiences that celebrate the transformative power of theatre.
Meet the Creative Engagement team
- Name
- Paul Fitzpatrick
- Role
- Director of Creative Engagement [He/Him]
- Name
- Karen Allan
- Role
- Producer [She/Her]
- Name
- Gillian Gourlay
- Role
- Education & Communities Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- Phoebe Byrne
- Role
- Creative Engagement Coordinator
- Name
- Nic Green
- Role
- PhD Research Associate
Producing and Planning
The Producing Department at National Theatre Scotland takes artistic visions from concept to reality, managing the logistics, resources, and collaborations required to bring outstanding theatrical productions to the stage.
Meet the Producing and Planning team
- Name
- Rachel Sanger
- Role
- Programme Director [She/Her]
- Name
- Jo Walsh
- Role
- Head of Producing [She/Her]
- Name
- Sophia Porter
- Role
- Senior Producer [She/Her]
- Name
- Ailie Crerar-Blythe
- Role
- Producer (Programme Development) [She/Her]
- Name
- Dallis Murray
- Role
- Programme Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- Maureen Dalton
- Role
- Senior Production Coordinator
- Name
- Cait Irvine
- Role
- Production Coordinator [She/Her]
- Name
- Robyn Ferguson
- Role
- Casting Coordinator [She/Her]
Technical
The Technical Department provide a collaborative environment where artists can realise their ideas in a creative, safe, and sustainable way. We work with, recruit, and nurture highly skilled, enthusiastic and committed individuals to build a solid and supportive base for the company to make theatre.
Meet the Technical team
- Name
- Gemma Swallow
- Role
- Technical Director [She/Her]
- Name
- Alice Black
- Role
- Production Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- Sophie Cooper
- Role
- Company Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- Richard Price
- Role
- Head of Sound and Video [He/Him]
- Name
- Stephanie Thorburn
- Role
- Head of Costume [She/Her]
- Name
- Iain Urquhart
- Role
- Stores Technician [He/Him]
- Name
- Karin Anderson
- Role
- Head of Lighting [She/Her]
- Name
- Courtland Evje
- Role
- Head of Stage [He/Him]
- Name
- Morna Macleod
- Role
- Costume Assistant [She/Her]
- Name
- Fee Dalgleish
- Role
- Assistant Lighting Supervisor/Assistant Head of Lighting
The Board
The Board of National Theatre of Scotland provides strategic leadership and guidance, overseeing the company's mission and ensuring its continued artistic excellence and impact.
Click here to find out what its like to be part of our Board from our current Board members.
Meet the Board
- Name
- Jane Spiers
- Role
- Chair of the Board
- Name
- Jean Cameron
- Name
- Sheelagh Duffield
- Name
- Mukesh Moorjani
- Name
- Keiran O'Neill
- Name
- Catherine Holden
- Name
- Kirin Saeed
- Name
- Kully Thiarai
- Name
- Stephen Sweeney
- Name
- Eileen Blackburn (Co-opted Finance Committee Member)
- Name
- Jackie Wylie
- Role
- Artistic Director and Chief Executive [She/Her]
