Lucy Atkinson Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London

I provide a range of creative and innovative services across multiple performing arts disciplines including interim executive support, capacity building, fundraising and creative producing. CURRENT PROJECTSProducer for the European Pavilion 2024: https://culturalfoundation.eu/programmes/european-pavillion/Consultant for the Oxford Cultural Programme: https://oxfordculturalprogramme.org.uk/Past clients have include Studio Wayne McGregor, Block9, No Ordinary… Show more I provide a range of creative and innovative services across multiple performing arts disciplines including interim executive support, capacity building, fundraising and creative producing. CURRENT PROJECTSProducer for the European Pavilion 2024: https://culturalfoundation.eu/programmes/european-pavillion/Consultant for the Oxford Cultural Programme: https://oxfordculturalprogramme.org.uk/Past clients have include Studio Wayne McGregor, Block9, No Ordinary Experience, Peut Etre Theatre, Wood Street Walls, Baz Productions, BUNNY, Arts Council England, Paul Cree & the London Borough of Culture. Show less

Member of the governing body of this award winning female led dance organisation.

London, England, United Kingdom

-Led a team of 10 as part of a co-leadership model, working collaboratively with the Executive Director, focusing on General Management and Producing .-Executive Producer for large-scale commercial tours both nationally and internationally, leading a collaborative approach with artistic, production and marketing teams. -Negotiated deals and enhanced sales and partnerships for future productions ensuring mutually beneficial terms were agreed, followed by preparing all contract… Show more -Led a team of 10 as part of a co-leadership model, working collaboratively with the Executive Director, focusing on General Management and Producing .-Executive Producer for large-scale commercial tours both nationally and internationally, leading a collaborative approach with artistic, production and marketing teams. -Negotiated deals and enhanced sales and partnerships for future productions ensuring mutually beneficial terms were agreed, followed by preparing all contract agreements. -Responsible for 100s freelancers on Equity, SOLT, UK Theatre or MU agreements. -Spearheaded a review of the organisations producing model; establishing new local, national and international partnerships to ensure a sustainable future for the company. Show less

-Maternity cover for the Director of Producing, leading a team of three producers and an organisational wide delivery team including technical, production, marketing and creative engagement-Led creation, development and tour of critically acclaimed Peaky Blinders: a full scale dance interpretation of the popular TV series, book by Steven Knight, co-produced with Birmingham Hippodrome and Lowry and seen by over 100,000 people. https://peakyblindersdance.com/-With Birmingham Commonwealth… Show more -Maternity cover for the Director of Producing, leading a team of three producers and an organisational wide delivery team including technical, production, marketing and creative engagement-Led creation, development and tour of critically acclaimed Peaky Blinders: a full scale dance interpretation of the popular TV series, book by Steven Knight, co-produced with Birmingham Hippodrome and Lowry and seen by over 100,000 people. https://peakyblindersdance.com/-With Birmingham Commonwealth Games, I produced a unique performance with new music and choreography which was performed at the Closing Ceremony and watched by 4.8 million people Show less

Creative Producer for Violet Disruption; a multi partner digital opera commission with partners Finnish National Opera and Mesmer, using motion capture technolog

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Working alongside Artistic Director Stephanie Singer to develop and deliver the organisations first business plan, including establishing the organisation as a registered charity. Responsible for partnership development and fundraising, raising of £100k for projects.

Newham, England, United Kingdom

-Managed a period of crisis and change, adopting an empathetic leadership approach navigating a loss of premises and the Coronavirus Pandemic and the eventual winding up of the Trust. -Responsible for a team of 15, managing fundraising campaigns, human resources, finance, marketing, programming and outreach activities ensuring all aspects were legally compliant in line with the values of the business. -Oversaw legal process and resolution between the London Borough of Newham and the… Show more -Managed a period of crisis and change, adopting an empathetic leadership approach navigating a loss of premises and the Coronavirus Pandemic and the eventual winding up of the Trust. -Responsible for a team of 15, managing fundraising campaigns, human resources, finance, marketing, programming and outreach activities ensuring all aspects were legally compliant in line with the values of the business. -Oversaw legal process and resolution between the London Borough of Newham and the Trust. -Negotiated interim NPO terms with Arts Council England. -Led a winding up process ensuring Stratford Circus left a positive legacy and all staff were supported with career coaching and training allowing them to secure employment after closure. Show less

Walthamstow

Working alongside business & community partners on partnership & project development, resource mapping and match fundraising for a three-year culture led programme in two wards of Walthamstow, East London.

London, United Kingdom

Working alongside the Artistic Directors on the strategic overview for this site-specific touring company. Developed and delivered their first business plan and lead on all fundraising and evaluation, raising over £250k from a variety of sources.

London, United Kingdom

Work with the Chair and senior executive to develop robust business and strategic plans to secure the financial future for the organisation.

London

Visioning and planning a unique immersive theatre event for elder performers, professional and nonprofessional. The production was awarded a Cultural Impact Award from the Mayor of London. Successful application to Arts Council Project Grants for £57k.

London, United Kingdom

Worked alongside Artistic Director Marcus Davey delivering a wide ranging, radical and popular artistic programme reaching over 1 million audience members in person and online.-Grew the Producing team from scratch, developing the team into one that commissioned and co-produced work.-Founded the UK’s first festival dedicated to Spoken Word, presenting the early work of writers such as Kae Tempest, Inua Ellams, Yomi Sode, Debris Stevenson, Jack Rooke and Sabrina Mahfouz. -Oversaw… Show more Worked alongside Artistic Director Marcus Davey delivering a wide ranging, radical and popular artistic programme reaching over 1 million audience members in person and online.-Grew the Producing team from scratch, developing the team into one that commissioned and co-produced work.-Founded the UK’s first festival dedicated to Spoken Word, presenting the early work of writers such as Kae Tempest, Inua Ellams, Yomi Sode, Debris Stevenson, Jack Rooke and Sabrina Mahfouz. -Oversaw management of producing and department budgets, responsible for all artist contracting whilst also overseeing cross organisational teams ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of projects. -Developed commissioning and programming strategy for performing arts programming, and a participation strategy with a focus on offering progression routes to emerging artists, creating jobs and performing opportunities for hundreds of 16–25-year-olds. Key Projects and Achievements Include:-Lead producer on multiple large-scale productions collaborating with artists & partners including Ron Arad, David Byrne, Conrad Shawcross, Penny Woolcock, Studio Wayne McGregor, Block9, Fuerzabruta, the RSC, the Royal Opera House, Akram Khan Company, the Royal Ballet, Sadlers Wells & Zoo Nation: The Kate Prince Company. -Launched a programming and audience strategy for the Roundhouse Studio Theatre, developing programming partnerships with FUEL Theatre and Paines Plough. Creation of a talent pipeline between emerging artists programme and public programme. -Launched Roundhouse Digital Productions which increased access to Roundhouse produced work via live and pre-recorded digital performances, produced by a team of emerging filmmakers. Show less

Tour producer for national and international touring company, general manager for day to day business.

Delivery team for Take Off Festival

Post Graduate Diploma, Cultural Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Performance

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