New appointment at Royal Exchange Theatre

The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester announced Sheena Wrigley has been appointed as its new Executive Director/Co-CEO and will join the Theatre full-time in 2026 from her current role as Executive Director at Factory International.

Wrigley will begin her tenure as the theatre begins its 50th anniversary year in 2026 and launches A HOMECOMING, Selina Cartmell's first season of work for the theatre next month.

Sheena Wrigley commented: "I'm thrilled to be joining the Royal Exchanged and very excited to be working alongside Selina Cartmell to lead this next stage of the Exchange's journey. As a young person growing up in Manchester, I was inspired by the radical intimacy of this theatre's extraordinary auditorium. The Exchange, for many like me, sparked the possibility of a career in the arts. It is a huge privilege to be part of shaping a new Exchange with Selina as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, ensuring this nationally significant theatre strengthens its place at the heart of contemporary Manchester while building on its brilliant past."

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