Our Council & Team
The ABTT is run by a council made up of Full Members (voted in to position) who maintain the running of the ABTT Group. Our Council Board currently consists of 11 Trustee-Directors, each elected by the Membership. The Board is responsible for the overall management of the ABTT. Full Members of the ABTT can apply for these roles. ABTT's Council give vital support to help the ABTT steering and advising on our work.
ABTT Council (Trustee Directors)
The ABTT Trustee Directors make up our council. They are Full Members who have been voted in to position by our Membership.
Co-chair: David Evans
Co-Chair: Mig Burgess
Trustee and Vice-Chairwoman: Nikki Scott
Trustee: Alexander Cann
Trustee: Andy Franks
Trustee: Anton Woodward
Trustee: Ben Stephen
Trustee: Caroline Rouse
Trustee: Emma Wilson
Trustee: Louise Birchall
Trustee: Oliver Brown
Trustee: Peter Maccoy
ABTT Ex-Officio Members
An Ex-Officio member of the ABTT is someone who has earned the right of a position within a committee or other body by virtue of their position, knowledge or status within our Industry, or within the ABTT.
Communications and Publication Committee Chairman: Mark White
Historical Research Committee Chairman: Roger Fox
Honorary Secretary: Matthew Jones
Honorary Treasurer: Loretta Tomasi
NorthNet Committee Chairwoman: Jean Shevelan
Safety Committee Chairman: Michael Anderson
Stephen Joseph Committee Chairman: Henry Bell
Theatre Design Committee Chairman: Tim Foster
Training and Education Committee Chairman: Sebastian Barnes
UK Theatre and Live Events Apprenticeship Network Founder: Tamykha Patterson
ABTT Young Associate Representatives
The Young and Student Representative roles are positions on the ABTT Council of Management. Their job is to ensure the voices of Young and Student Associates are heard by those that govern the ABTT.
Young Associate Representative: Jessica Nicholls
Young Associate Representative: Joshua Burnside
Young Associate Representative: Matthew Freeman
ABTT Co-opted Members
A Co-opted member of the ABTT is someone who has been appointed to the membership of a committee or other body by invitation of the existing members.
Co-opted Member: Paul Moore
ABTT Staff Members
The ABTT Staff Members, are Full-time staff who work in the ABTT Office.
ABTT Association and Events Manager: Elysia Moore
ABTT CEO: Robin Townley
ABTT Financial Controller: Stuart Roberts
ABTT Team
The ABTT Team is made up of volunteers and consultants who hold expertise in their area of the Industry. They assist the ABTT by contributing their knowledge and time to ensure we run smoothly.
ABTT TAP Coordinator: Tom Mannings
ABTT Training Co-ordinator: Geoffrey Joyce
Electrical Safety Advisor: James Eade
Health and Safety Advisor – Melvin Sandell
Honorary ABTT Archivist: Jane Thornton
Sightline Editor: Rebecca Morland
Become a Full Member of the ABTT today!
It really is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Submit your CV and 2 references via our online form.
2. We contact your references
3. Council reviews your application and we’ll let you know if you’ve been accepted!
Get your experience and knowledge validated by your peers today!