Theatre is a female-dominated workforce, yet leadership positions across the industry remain largely male-led.
How can we change this?
Ready to break barriers and level up your career in theatre? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where you’ll not only hear from inspiring female leaders but also have the unique opportunity to shape the future of a women’s mentorship programme being developed in the industry. This is your chance to share your ideas, contribute to lasting change, and connect with like-minded creatives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard and drive meaningful action in the theatre world!
Meet the Panel
Hatti Simpson – Head of Ticketing at Nimax Theatres
As Head of Ticketing for Nimax Theatres, Hatti leads ticketing and sales across seven West End theatres. With a background in theatre and music venues since 2013, she is passionate about inclusivity, accessibility, and using data to drive strategic decision-making in the arts.
Monique Eleanor – Actor & writer
An actor and writer, Monique is dedicated to showcasing Black excellence and African diaspora stories. She recently worked as a script assistant on Burlesque and premiered her sold-out one-woman show No but…Where are you really from?. She is currently developing short films and collaborating with key arts organisations.
Sita McIntosh – CEO, Go Live Theatre Projects
Sita is a UK theatre trustee with over 36 years of experience across ticketing, marketing, content, and EDI. She ran WhatsOnStage for 7 years, co-producing the UK’s largest publicly voted theatre awards. In 2021, she founded Inclusive Audiences to diversify theatre audiences. Now CEO of GoLive Theatre, she works to give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds access to live theatre. She also chairs Curve Theatre in Leicester and has held leadership roles at Kiln Theatre, Tonic Theatre, and HOME Manchester.
Vikki Stone – Award-winning writer, composer & comedian
An award-winning writer, composer, comedian, and musician, Vikki’s work spans classical music, musical theatre, and stand-up comedy. She made history as the first on-screen female musical director of a UK primetime entertainment show on ITV’s Romeo and Duet and is currently developing a major musical theatre series for a streaming platform.
Anya Ryan – Journalist & critic (The Guardian, The Times, Time Out)
Anya Ryan is a critic and journalist for publications including The Guardian, TheTimes, and Time Out. She has sat on panels for the Women’s Prize forPlaywriting, the Evening Standard Awards, and the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
