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]
Associates and Fellows
The Associates and Fellows at National Theatre of Scotland are a group of talented and collaborative individuals who work closely with the Company, contributing their unique perspectives and skills to enrich the creative landscape and foster innovative performances.
Meet the Associates and Fellows
- Name
- Andrea Ling
- Role
- Directing Fellow
- Name
- Hannah Low
- Role
- Dramaturgy Fellow
- Name
- Leah Byrne
- Role
- Producing Fellow
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
- Ailie Crerar-Blythe
- Role
- Producer (Programme Development) [She/Her]
- Name
- Gus Gowland
- Role
- Cameron Mackintosh Composer in Residence
- Name
- Rosie Kellagher
- Role
- Dramaturg [She/Her]
- Name
- Amy McKenzie
- Role
- Assistant Producer - Artistic Development [she/her]
- Name
- Helen Milne
- Role
- Producer | Programme Development (Maternity Cover)
- Name
- Caroline Newall
- Role
- Director of Artistic Development [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 [She/Her]
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
- Chris Duffy
- Role
- Marketing Officer
- Name
- Aglika Hristeva
- Role
- Designer & Video Maker
- Name
- Joss Humberstone
- Role
- Graphic Designer (Maternity Cover) [He/Him]
- Name
- Catherine Lamont
- Role
- Head of Marketing [She/Her]
- Name
- Jess Lavin
- Role
- Digital and Communications Officer
- Name
- Jack Oliver
- Role
- Media and Communications Officer [He/Him]
- Name
- Victoria Queen
- Role
- Marketing Assistant [She/Her]
- Name
- Emma Schad
- Role
- Head of Communications
- Name
- Margarita Veberaite
- Role
- Producer of Screen & Digital [She/Her]
- Name
- Shannon White
- Role
- Web and Content Officer [She/Her]
- Name
- Jack Willison
- Role
- Videographer/Film Maker
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
- Kathy Khorrami
- Role
- PA to the Board [She/Her]
- Name
- Megan Murphy
- Role
- Executive Assistant [Maternity Cover]
- Name
- Ayo Schwartz
- Role
- Head of Human Resources [They/She]
- Name
- Kim Smart
- Role
- Executive Assistant [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
- Patrick Ahaotu
- Role
- Assistant Building Supervisor | Cleaner (Part-time)
- Name
- Diana Cherukara
- Role
- Finance Assistant [She/Her]
- Name
- Alison Coltman
- Role
- Director of Business & People
- 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
- Hannah Yahya Hassan
- Role
- Assistant Building Supervisor (part-time)
- Name
- Chris Lang
- Role
- Operations Manager (He/Him)
- Name
- Ying Luo
- Role
- Payroll Assistant
- Name
- Christine McGuire
- Role
- Cleaner (Part Time)
- Name
- Greig Neilson
- Role
- Management Accountant
- Name
- Tom Worthington
- Role
- Building Supervisor [He/Him]
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
- Karen Allan
- Role
- Producer [She/Her]
- Name
- Phoebe Byrne
- Role
- Creative Engagement Coordinator
- Name
- Nic Green
- Role
- PhD Research Associate
- Name
- Gillian Gourlay
- Role
- Education & Communities Manager [She/Her]
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
- Martin Atkinson
- Role
- Freelance Producer [KELI]
- Name
- Ailie Crerar-Blythe
- Role
- Producer (Programme Development) [She/Her]
- Name
- Maureen Dalton
- Role
- Senior Production Coordinator
- Name
- Robyn Ferguson
- Role
- Casting Coordinator [She/Her]
- Name
- Jennifer Galt
- Role
- Assistant Producer [She/Her]
- Name
- Anne McCluskey
- Role
- Freelance Producer [Make it Happen]
- Name
- Dallis Murray
- Role
- Programme Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- James Orange
- Role
- Commercial Producing Consultant
- Name
- Sophia Porter
- Role
- Senior Producer [She/Her]
- Name
- Rachel Sanger
- Role
- Programme Director [She/Her]
- Name
- Carrie Taylor
- Role
- Spaces Coordinator
- Name
- Jo Walsh
- Role
- Head of Producing [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
- Derek Anderson
- Name
- Alice Black
- Role
- Production Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- Sophie Cooper
- Role
- Company Manager [She/Her]
- Name
- Fee Dalgleish
- Role
- Assistant Lighting Supervisor/Assistant Head of Lighting
- Name
- Courtland Evje
- Role
- Head of Stage [He/Him]
- Name
- Lauren McGarvey
- Role
- Assistant Production Manager
- 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
- Gavin Johnston
- Role
- Interim Technical Director
- Name
- Beth Halliday
- Role
- Costume Assistant
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
- Eileen Blackburn (Co-opted Finance Committee Member)
- Name
- Jean Cameron
- Name
- Sheelagh Duffield
- Name
- Claire Evans
- Name
- Catherine Holden
- Name
- John McElwee
- Name
- Mukesh Moorjani
- Name
- Shereen Nanjiani
- Name
- Keiran O'Neill
- Name
- Gerald Richards
- Name
- Kirin Saeed
- Name
- Jane Spiers
- Role
- Chair of the Board
- Name
- Stephen Sweeney
- Name
- Kully Thiarai
- Name
- Jackie Wylie
- Role
- Artistic Director and Chief Executive [She/Her]
