Trustees are actively involved with the theatre's vibrant management team, particularly with our co-Chief
Executives Liz Stevenson (our Artistic Director) and
Simon Stephens (our Executive Director) in:

Developing our strategy and focus:
Our direction has evolved significantly in recent years. As we develop a new business model with a clear artistic vision, we continue to adapt and refine our work to ensure it delivers the greatest impact.

Extending our reach:
Broadening our audiences, supporting creative talent locally and from further afield and taking the work that we produce beyond our own building into communities in Cumbria and more widely.

Ensuring our long-term sustainability:
We want to create lasting value for the communities we serve. To do that, we must grow sustainably, extending our reach while building a financially resilient and environmentally responsible
organisation fit for the future.

Executive support:
Each Trustee is also encouraged to make themselves available to the Executive as a sounding board on matters in which they claim a particular insight or have relevant experience. This might include governance, culture or strategy.

Trustees also perform the normal fiduciary duties that are common for Trustees and Directors.
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Theatre by the Lake strives to present a vibrant and diverse programme. We believe that we can do this most successfully if our Trustees and workforce encompass a broad range of perspectives and lived experience. We therefore warmly welcome interest from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or disability.

Given their under-representation at Board level, we are particularly keen to encourage applications from those under the age of 30, from the Deaf and disabled community, or who identify as being of
global majority heritage.