Boundless Theatre Announces New Trustees, Associate Artists And Erasmus+ Schools Project

Boundless Theatre announces the appointment of seven new trustees joining its Board - Open Data Institute Commercial Director David Beardmore, ITV Talent Executive Michelle Matherson, Live Nation Experiential Project Manager Charlotte March, Social Media Director Claire Dikecoglu, Ministry of Defence Senior Lawyer Simon Gomes, Spencer Simmons and Premier League Project Manager Rachel Merriman.

Following a successful re-brand and appointment of a new Artistic Director, Rob Drummer, in 2016.

this group of diverse, driven and skilled professionals will play a vital role in offering expertise, advice and advocacy in a period of growth, following the continued support of ACE as a National Portfolio Organisation, for 2018 - 22.

Boundless Theatre Board Chair Charles Glanville says: "A year on from the company relaunch I am thrilled to see Boundless Theatre having become such a vital force for teenagers and young adults. It is with great pleasure we welcome these talented and passionate new trustees at such an exciting time for the organisation"

Boundless Theatre Artistic Director Rob Drummer says: "I am humbled to see such a diverse group of new trustees step on to the board of Boundless Theatre, bringing a shared commitment to advocate for a generation of teenagers and young adults who are our artists, participants and audiences.

ITV Talent Executive Michelle Matherson says: "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the board of such a dynamic, ambitious and uber-talented theatre company"

Open Data Institute Commercial Director David Beardmore says "I am delighted to be joining the board of Boundless at such an exciting time in its development. It's a real privilege to be able to serve the whole team and bring my commercial experience to help bring about some of the ambitious plans we all have for the company. I'm very excited about joining the team and I'm looking forward to the next chapter in our development"

Boundless Theatre announces three new associate artists for 2017/18

Designer Rosie Elnile, Composer and Musical Director James Frewer and Director Elayce Ishmail have joined Boundless Theatre as associate artists.

The Associate Artist scheme, now in its tenth year, provides much needed ongoing support to playwrights, directors, designers and theatre makers who want to make extraordinary theatre for young adult audiences. Through structured mentoring, access to R&D resources and encouragement to make new work, Boundless Theatre hope to make a positive impact on the broader theatre community in the UK. Each associate will be given a £2000 unrestricted bursary and further access to resources to develop new theatre as well as being supported to make international research trips. The artists will be matched with teenagers and young adults across the 18 month programme and help Boundless reimagine how theatre can be more accessible, relevant and engaging to new audiences.

Artistic Director Rob Drummer says: "Making space for extraordinary artists to create work for young adult audiences is more vital now than ever. At Boundless Theatre we want to spend more time with the best theatre artists, who will provoke us, meet our audiences, take inspiration from outside of the UK and be powerful members of the team throughout their time with us."

Boundless Theatre announces new collaboration with Theatre National de Toulouse (France) and the Theatre National de Wallonie-Bruxelles (Belgium)

Boundless Theatre continues its innovative playwriting partnership with the Theatre National de Toulouse (France) and the Theatre National de Wallonie-Bruxelles (Belgium). This project, funded by the European Union Erasmus+ programme, empowers students from schools in London, Toulouse and Brussels to develop their own playwriting voice and see this work translated. The students will work with contemporary playwrights Jessica Sian and Luke Barnes. The cross-curricular project working across English, French and Drama departments in each school will see Boundless Theatre work with Year 9 students from Sydenham School for Girls (Lewisham) and Greenford High School (Ealing) over the next two years.

Sydenham Drama Teacher Maylene Catchpole says: "I am really excited about this opportunity for our students to develop a deeper understanding of cultural awareness and celebrate cultural differences."

Zoë Lally, Executive Producer says "I am delighted to be working with two forward-thinking schools that are committed to offering their students new opportunities to connect to the wider world."

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