Our Council & Team
The ABTT is run by a council made up of Full Members (voted in to position) who maintain the running of the ABTT Group. Our Council Board currently consists of 11 Trustee-Directors, each elected by the Membership. The Board is responsible for the overall management of the ABTT. Full Members of the ABTT can apply for these roles. ABTT's Council give vital support to help the ABTT steering and advising on our work.
ABTT Council (Trustee Directors)
The ABTT Trustee Directors make up our council. They are Full Members who have been voted in to position by our Membership.
Trustee and Co-chair: David Evans
Trustee and Co-Chair: Mig Burgess
Trustee and Vice-Chair: Oliver Brown
Trustee: Alexander Cann
Trustee: Anette Ollerearnshaw & Chair WHAM Committee
Trustee: Anton Woodward OBE
Trustee: Ben Stephen & Chair Communications and Publications Committee
Trustee: Emma Wilson MBE
Trustee: Mark Dakin
Trustee: Mathew Smethurst-Evans
Trustee: Suzy Somerville
ABTT Ex-Officio Members
An Ex-Officio member of the ABTT is someone who has earned the right of a position within a committee or other body by virtue of their position, knowledge or status within our Industry, or within the ABTT.
ABTT Apprenticeship Network Chair: Jack Davies
ABTT Cymru Committee Chair: Rhian Jones
Automation Committee Chair: Nick Page
CITEA Committee Chair: Caroline Townsend
Historical Research Committee Chair: Roger Fox
Honorary Secretary: Matthew Jones
Honorary Treasurer: Loretta Tomasi
OISTAT Committee Chair: Peter Maccoy
Reset Better Committee Chair: Dan Shelley
Safety Committee Chair: Michael Anderson
School Theatre Support Committee Chair: Paul Haynes
Sustainability Committee Chair: Danny Lennon
Theatre Design Committee Chair: Simon Harper
Training and Education Committee Chair: Sebastian Barnes
ABTT Young Associate Representatives
The Young and Student Representative roles are positions on the ABTT Council of Management. Their job is to ensure the voices of Young and Student Associates are heard by those that govern the ABTT.
Young Associate Representative: Jack Davies
Young Associate Representative: Joshua Burnside
ABTT Co-opted Members
A Co-opted member of the ABTT is someone who has been appointed to the membership of a committee or other body by invitation of the existing members.
Co-opted Member & NorthNet Committee Chair: Paul Moore
Co-opted Member: Gareth Evans
Co-opted member: Nikki Scott
ABTT Staff Members
The ABTT Staff Members, are Full-time staff who work in the ABTT Office.
ABTT Administrator: Amy Bodman
ABTT Association and Events Manager: Elysia Moore
ABTT CEO: Liz Sillett
ABTT Financial Controller: Stuart Roberts
ABTT Team
The ABTT Team is made up of volunteers and consultants who hold expertise in their area of the Industry. They assist the ABTT by contributing their knowledge and time to ensure we run smoothly.
ABTT Training Coordinator: Louise Birchall
Electrical Safety Advisor: James Eade
Health and Safety Advisor – Melvin Sandell
Honorary ABTT Archivist: Jane Thornton
Sightline Editor: David Evans
Become a Full Member of the ABTT today!
It really is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Submit your CV and 2 references via our online form.
2. We contact your references
3. Council reviews your application and we’ll let you know if you’ve been accepted!
Get your experience and knowledge validated by your peers today!