The Wyvern Theatre and Arts Centre are in safe hands as Laura James has been appointed Theatre Director after learning the ropes for the last eleven years.
After starting out as an accounts assistant back in 2008, Laura has continued to progress through the ranks at the HQ theatre taking on roles in the ticket office, behind the bar and as press officer before taking up the latest role in marketing back in 2015.
The new chapter at the Wyvern will officially begin at the start of May and will see Laura lead the teams at the Town Centre and Old Town venues taking overall responsibility for all aspects of the theatre’s operation.
Julian Russell, CEO at HQ Theatres & Hospitality said: “We’re delighted that Laura will be progressing into the role of Theatre Director.
“Laura has worked at the Wyvern in a variety of roles across 11 years, most recently in the marketing team where she has overseen continued growth in attendances, audience engagement and community outreach.
“She has been instrumental in developing the operation of the venue as a key member of the senior team alongside Derek Aldridge, the previous long-standing Theatre Director.
“It’s especially pleasing when we are able to appoint to senior roles internally – our people are key to our success and I have every confidence that Laura will make a superb Theatre Director.”
Laura James said: “I’m hugely excited to take on the new role and look forward to developing the programme and operation across the two venues into the future.
“We’re blessed with a fantastic team of committed and enthusiastic staff members at the Wyvern and Arts Centre and that, combined with the wonderful Swindon audiences who continue to flock to see shows here, makes the job a pleasure.
“I can’t wait to get started!”
