Unity Theatre are happy to share that Peter Mearns will be taking over as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Unity are excited to work together with Peter going forward into such a busy and exciting time for the space. He will be taking over from Sarah Jones, who has served brilliantly as Chair for over five years.

 

Introducing Peter

 

Peter is originally from Dorking, Surrey. He’s a graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University and started his career with BBC TV Manchester. Between 1999-2010 he was an Executive Director of the Northwest Development Agency.

Peter is a former Deputy Chair of Arts Council England Northwest and Member of the Northwest Sports Council. He was a member of the London 2012 Nations & Regions Group representing the North West and chaired the steering committee for the Olympic Torch Relay.

He’s a marketing & communications professional specialising in economic development, physical and social regeneration, culture, sport, tourism, inward investment, media and brand management, public affairs and major events.

He is a former Chair of Storyhouse in Chester, an award-winning performing arts centre and library. He is currently Chair of Bluecoat, Liverpool’s Contemporary Arts Centre, Chair of the Manchester Literature Festival, Co-Chair of Cheshire Dance and a trustee of Shakespeare North Playhouse He’s also Deputy Chair of Marketing Cheshire, part of Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington  and a Director of Aura Leisure & Libraries, Wales. Peter is passionate about Unity Theatre’s role in staging productions and events that speak directly to the communities around us, as we strive to connect curious audiences with brilliant new work that breaks artistic boundaries whilst providing opportunities for people to engage in creativity.

 

“I’m delighted to be Unity Theatre’s new chair and to build on the achievements of my predecessor Sarah Jones who did such a brilliant job. Unity Theatre is an important part of Liverpool’s vibrant arts and culture scene, has such a great reputation for innovation, its work with local communities and its support for artists. I’m looking forward to working with the team and board to ensure it achieves its ambitions and fulfils its potential in the coming years.”

 

 

Sarah Jones:

‘It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Unity Theatre over the past five years. I am incredibly proud of all that we have achieved together during this time, and I have no doubt that the theatre will continue to thrive under the leadership of the incoming chair, Peter Mearns. His passion and vision for the future are exactly what Unity needs as it continues its journey. I look forward to watching its future successes unfold.’

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