Meet Darren: Our new interim executive director
Monday, 22 June 2026
We are pleased to announce Darren Begley as our interim Executive Director!
“I’m thrilled to be joining Unity as Executive Director at such an exciting time for the organisation. Unity has such an important place in Liverpool’s cultural scene, and I’m looking forward to working with Eli, the board, staff, artists and partners to build on all the great work already happening.
My focus will be on supporting the team, maintaining the momentum that’s been created, and helping deliver the theatre’s strategic and artistic ambitions over the coming months. I’d like to wish Eleanor all the best for their maternity leave, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to support the organisation during this period.”
Chair of Unity, Peter Mearns said “I’m delighted to welcome Darren Begley as our Executive Director (Maternity Cover), he brings a wealth of talent and expertise at this exciting time in Unity’s development and I and the board look forward to working with him over the coming months.”
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