Crewe Lyceum Theatre, part of Trafalgar Entertainment, has announced the appointment of Graham McKnight as theatre director.

Graham joins the Lyceum from J&C Joel where, as Head of UK projects, he worked across several theatre improvement projects and redesigns.

The new theatre director has previously worked in senior management roles for a number of theatre organisations, including ATG Entertainment in the Liverpool Empire, Manchester Palace and Opera House and also in production roles for National Theatre Productions amongst others.

Graham McKnight will continue to build on the Crewe Lyceum Theatre's diverse programme of events and wider engagement in the local community (Ryan Parker).

Graham will continue to build on the Theatre's diverse programme of events and wider engagement in the local community, further establishing the Lyceum as a cultural hub for the area.  

Continuing to work closely with the local authorities and event partners, the Lyceum's focus will be to bring top class entertainment to the region and to expand the cultural offering available to audiences.

Engagement with new and existing audiences will be pivotal to ensuring the theatre's programme is relevant to the local community and that the Lyceum remains the venue of choice for live entertainment in and around Crewe. 

Graham told Nub News: "I am thrilled to be joining Trafalgar Theatres at such an exciting time, especially with an amazing theatre such as the Lyceum.

"I feel very lucky to have such an experienced and dedicated team here in Crewe.

"I am very much looking forward to working with our teams and wider community to give the Crewe audiences the live experiences they want to see.

"Being from Cheshire myself, I am very excited to be able to bring great productions to the region with the fantastic team at Trafalgar Theatres." 

Graham McKnight has succeeded Rhys Hopkin in the role, who spent two years in Crewe (Crewe Lyecum).

Graham succeeds Rhys Hopkin in the role, with Rhys taking up the position of regional director for Trafalgar Theatres, after spending two years in Crewe.

Rhys said: " I'm delighted to welcome Graham to the Lyceum as the new theatre director, and look forward to seeing what can be achieved during this exciting new phase for the Lyceum.

"I wish him every success in his new role, and while I will miss the venue and the staff.

"I am happy I will still be able to be involved as I pass on the responsibility for one of Cheshire's most valued cultural assets."

The Lyceum Theatre became part of Trafalgar Entertainment in 2021.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business.

The company is focused on new productions, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of spaces where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment.

Crewe Lyceum Theatre became part of Trafalgar Entertainment in 2021 (Ryan Parker).

Trafalgar Entertainment's regional UK venues include: The New Theatre, Cardiff, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, G Live, Guildford, Orchard Theatre and Orchard West, Dartford, The Churchill Theatre, Bromley and The Swan, High Wycombe.

Other venues include: Fareham Live, Fareham, The Pavillion Theatre, Glasgow, The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, The Beck Theatre, Hayes, The Palace Theatre, Westcliff and The Arts Centre, Swindon.

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