Our Team

Nickolas Grace | PresidentNickolas Grace was with the Royal Shakespeare Company between 1972-78, with roles including: Dromio of Ephesus in the musical version of Comedy of Errors, with Judi Dench; Hamlet for the opening of Derby Playhouse in 1975. …

Nickolas Grace | President

Nickolas Grace was with the Royal Shakespeare Company between 1972-78, with roles including: Dromio of Ephesus in the musical version of Comedy of Errors, with Judi Dench; Hamlet for the opening of Derby Playhouse in 1975. Other theatre roles include: Renfield in Dracula with Terence Stamp at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and Trinity in Chariots of Fire. Film and TV work has included: Anthony Blanche in Brideshead Revisited with a BAFTA Nomination; Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin of Sherwood (ACE Nomination); Harry in Heat and Dust with Greta Scacchi; Tailor in Evita with Madonna; Larry in Killing Eve. Directing credits include: The Betrayal of Nora Blake (Observer Musical of the Year); Helping Harry (London, Berlin and USA). Nickolas is also a Fellow of the Royal Central School and Companion of LIPA.

Adam Cooper | Vice President

Adam Cooper was born in London and has been a performer and choreographer for over 30 years. His career began with The Royal Ballet where he became a Principal before going freelance dancing with Scottish Ballet, La Scala Milan and Rome Opera Ballet. He has won numerous awards for his work as a dancer and choreographer and these days splits his time between performing, choreographing and directing musicals, opera and operetta around the world.

He was the original Swan in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake and played the role of adult Billy Elliot in the film Billy Elliot. He has starred in many shows including Singin' in the Rain and Guys and Dolls in the West End. Currently he is choreographing the world premiere of Mata Hari the Musical in Munich.

 

Board Member: Anna Meadmore

Board Member: Sandra Kendall

Board Member: Ruth JEayes

Board Member: TIm Rooke

Chair: Sheila Dickie

VICE CHAIR: RICHARD REAVILL

producer: Dimitry Kalinin

TREASURER: Christine Dillon

Historian: Professor Elizabeth Schafer

Digital AdvisEr: Richard Cassell