Unicorn Theatre boss joins UK Theatre board

Bagshaw’s CV also includes collaborations with a range of venues and companies from Graeae to the Royal Exchange, Manchester. 

"As the artistic director of the Unicorn, the UK home of theatre for young audiences, I believe that accessible, sustainable and hopeful theatre can transform lives; live storytelling is vital to our world," Bagshaw said. 

"I look forward to working with my fellow board members to support our sector to inspire audiences nationwide and, in doing so, pave the way for theatre’s thinkers and makers of the future.” 

Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre co-chief executives Claire Walker and Hannah Essex welcomed Bagshaw, adding: Her passion and dedication to audience development and ensuring that theatre is accessible to everyone, everywhere will be a tremendous asset to the work of UK Theatre.”