Lighthouse appoints new Head of Programming

Lighthouse Poole is pleased to announce the appointment of Katy Griffiths to the senior management team as its new Head of Programming. 
 
Katy arrives with more than 20 years of programming and leadership experience in the arts, lately in Newbury as Executive Director & CEO at the Corn Exchange as well as 101 National Centre for Arts in Public Space and The Base. Her previous roles include the Ambassador Theatre Group’s London Theatre Programmer, Relationship Manager (Theatre & Touring) for Arts Council England, Joint Deputy Executive Director of the Mercury Theatre in Colchester and a previous stint as Executive Director of the Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust. 
 
“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Elspeth and the team at Lighthouse,” says Katy. “Having recently moved to the area, I’ve been really struck by just how well loved and respected Lighthouse is and the range of fantastic events and creative opportunities it delivers within the community.
 
“It’s a real privilege to have the opportunity to help shape such an exciting and varied artistic programme, and I can’t wait to get started.”
 
Chief Executive Elspeth McBain adds: “I am delighted to welcome Katy to Lighthouse as we complete our senior management team.  
 
“She brings a wealth of experience to the post, and a great level of expertise in both commercial West End theatre, as well as the curation of more diverse and subsidised art forms. I am excited to see how the programme will develop under her leadership and look forward to working with her as she leads the programming team to deliver our mission to provide our community with a diverse and vibrant cultural programme of live performance, film, visual arts and creative engagement.”