Chair of the board of trustees

Riding Lights has undergone a transitional period, with the recruitment of a new executive team with Paul Birch, Artistic Director and Oliver Brown, Executive Director. Under the new leadership the company has found new models of working and building new partnerships to support the ongoing mission of Riding Lights.

The company is now looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2027.

Riding Lights tours the UK with work inspired and influenced by the Christian faith, they also own and manage Friargate Theatre, a small studio theatre in the heart of York, which presents a received programme of events, provides rehearsal facilities, and an administration base for the company.

Riding Lights is a charity and company limited by guarantee.

The Chair provides strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring the effective governance, sustainability and artistic ambition of Riding Lights Theatre Company. The Chair works in close partnership with the Artistic Director and Executive Director to support the organisation's vision, values and charitable objectives, while maintaining robust governance and accountability