Malcolm Marshall has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of StoneCrabs Theatre.
Malcolm (pictured below) has recently retired from the Board of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, where he was Chair for the past six years. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise from his business background, having spent almost 20 years as a partner at KPMG, most recently as Global Head of Cyber Security Services.
An accountant by training, he is passionate about the Isle of Wight, the arts, diversity and inclusion – making him a fantastic addition to StoneCrabs Theatre.
Marshall: We’ll bring the World to the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Wight to the World
Malcolm said,
“StoneCrabs is a beautiful, life-affirming, theatre company that draws inspiration and experience from as far apart as the Isle of Wight, London, Brazil, Nigeria, Japan and beyond. The company’s experience in giving opportunities and voices to the young and under-represented has never been more important.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the StoneCrabs family as it grows roots into the cultural and artistic life of the Isle of Wight while keeping their very special international perspective.
“I look forward to helping them nurture talent and promoting, producing and collaborating on work that tells a diverse range of vibrant and compelling stories. We’ll bring the World to the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Wight to the World.
“With its socially impactful touring stage productions, high quality community engagement projects and the expert training of the next generation of theatre makers, StoneCrabs is shining a light on untold stories and contributing to a richer and more diverse sector.
“I have been warmly welcomed by the amazing Almiro Andrade who I’m succeeding as Chair. I hope that I can match the contribution that Almiro has made in supporting the company and on behalf of StoneCrabs thank them for the vital role they have played in the company’s development and growth. I’m delighted that Almiro will continue to be one of StoneCrabs family bringing deep skills, experience and insights to our work.
“Importantly, a very big thanks to our amazing hard-working team and trustees and our wonderful supporters, partners, funders, artists, volunteers, participants and audiences. Your passion and support are vitally important to us.”
Andrade: No one is better than Malcolm to lead us through the next challenges
Outgoing Stonecrabs Theatre Chair, Almiro Andrade (pictured below), said,
“It is time for me to pave the way to welcome our newly elected member of the Board of Trustees, and my successor as Chair of this incredible organisation, Malcolm Marshall.
“Following on our purpose to continue to establish StoneCrabs as a local-global company, no one is better than Malcolm to lead us through the next challenges as we establish and expand our roots within the Isle of Wight to propel our work towards new and existing audiences on the Isle of Wight, the UK and the World.
“I invite you all to welcome Malcolm into his new role, and to wish him all the best in the challenges ahead, for the road to success is where they seem to abound.”
Santos: Commitment to a more inclusive and diverse Isle of Wight
Executive Director, Fabio Santos, said,
“We are thrilled to have Malcolm taking on the role of Chair of our Board. StoneCrabs is committed to nurturing and sustaining a creative dialogue between the Isle of Wight, the UK and the World, shy a light on untold stories and nurture the next generation of diverse theatre makers.
“Malcolm’s commitment to a more inclusive and diverse Isle of Wight – combined with his passion for what we do, are a perfect match.
“His experience and skills in business, finance, community and governance are invaluable, and we look forward to working with Malcolm and benefit from his advice, guidance and support, that will undoubtedly help StoneCrabs go from strength to strength.”
Figueiredo: Almiro served as a sturdy bridge between the creative, executive and governance teams
Franko Figueiredo, Artistic Director of StoneCrabs, thanked Almiro Andrade for their exceptional contribution to the company during their time as Chair of the Board,
“Almiro’s leadership has seen StoneCrabs evolve into a better structured and more diverse organisation.
“They served as a sturdy bridge between the creative, executive and governance teams, focusing on the reassurance of our best policies and governance model, as well as championing the incredible work done by StoneCrabs everywhere possible.
“They’ve provided myself and the company with incomparable support.”
StoneCrabs Theatre
Committed to the diversification of the cultural industry, StoneCrabs produces high-quality, socially impactful touring work, young people training and community engagement projects.
Well known for its innovative work, productions include:
- Utter Mess (★★★★★ “Playful and insightful mix” Butterwort Art)
- The Trial (★★★★★ “Sharp, radiant and engaging” – BN1 Magazine; ★★★★★ “Outstanding” – Traspi.net; ★★★★ “Captivates, educates and entertains” – DIVA Magazine)
- Busu & The Damask Drum (“Extravagant and visual” – The Wee Review; “A burst of energy and culture” – FringeGuru)
Its Oral History project Out On An Island, celebrates the heritage of the Isle of Wight LGBTQ+ community. This successful project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and IW Council, has produced the first ever LGBTQ+ exhibition on the island, a book and an award winning documentary.
Its Directors In Practice Programme is one of the only trainings of this type in the country. It is an initiative to help emerging directors reach the next stage in their artistic journey. This practical, free course gives participants (from a variety of backgrounds and experiences) the space and time to examine their practice in detail, as well as gain more experience by directing actors in the rehearsal room, working closely with practitioners at the top of their game and producing a festival.
More information contact [email protected] www.stonecrabs.co.uk
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