About Us
Stage One is the only UK charity dedicated to educating, training and supporting emerging theatre producers nationwide
We have supported theatre producers for over 50 years through educational programmes and investment schemes.
In 2026 Stage One celebrates its 50th anniversary
Our renowned development programme has grown from engaging with 60 producers across 3 development programmes to now supporting 250+ producers across 7 programmes each year.
Stage One has had an extraordinary impact on the UK theatre landscape
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Our Team
Joseph Smith
Chief Executive
Abbi Roberts
Operations Director
Olivia Polglase
Programme Manager
Siobhan Walsh
Bridge the Gap Programme Leader
Heather MacInnes
Programme Coordinator
Adeyinka Akinrinade
Bridge the Gap Programme Leader
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Jennifer Halsey
Theatre Finance
Board
Deborah Lincoln
Chair
Lisa Popham
Playing Field
Rachael Twumasi-Corson
Entrepreneur
Sarah Verghese
Graeae Theatre Company
Mark Twum-Ampofo
Moore Kingston Smith
Richard Darbourne
Ambassador Theatre Group
William Village
Delfont Mackintosh Theatres
Becky Barber
Jonathan Church Productions
Eleanor Lloyd
Eleanor Lloyd Productions
Beth Shouler
Anthology Theatre Productions
Chris Stafford
Curve Theatre, Leicester
Janet Powell
Playful Productions