Beckie Hart has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees at Hull Truck Theatre as her predecessor, Alan Dix steps down after nine years in the post.
As Hull Truck Theatre wraps up its 50th anniversary celebrations, Beckie’s appointment will see the board work towards the theatre’s aspirations for the next 50 years. From showcasing and developing young writers and performers, reaching communities who do not typically engage with the arts, to exploring capital development opportunities, ambitions for the future are diverse and far reaching.
She said: “I’m excited about what’s next for Hull Truck Theatre, having secured NPO status and Arts Council England funding for another three years, and I look forward to working with Janthi, Mark and the whole team to take it from strength to strength”.
Alan Dix’s tenure as Chair has seen him successfully lead the Board of Trustees through a crucial period, transforming the theatre from a period of uncertainty to a position of stability and growth. He has provided strategic guidance and ensured the smooth running of the organisations since 2014, offering clarity, challenge and direction – from delivering a year of exceptional drama during Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2017 to dealing with the after-effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Alan’s contribution has enabled the organisation to thrive over the past decade. With a special interest in audience development and community engagement, he has helped secure the theatre’s solid reputation as a forward-thinking and inclusive producing theatre and the beating heart of both the community and cultural landscape in East Yorkshire. He said: “As the new Chair Beckie will soon discover what an extraordinary pleasure and privilege it is to work with such a talented, experienced and dedicated team lead by Mark and Janthi. To be Chair of a regional theatre is a great honour, and I’m sure Beckie – with her love of the city and its people, her passion for the arts and a consummate belief in creative opportunity – will bring all her energy and enthusiasm to ensure a bright future for Hull Truck Theatre”.
