Top Local Actors Become Patrons Of Chiswick Playhouse
Kevin McNally and Phyllis Logan are amongst new names announced
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Two local award-winning actors have agreed to become patrons of the newly rebranded Chiswick Playhouse.
Actor Kevin McNally who is best known for portraying Joshamee Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, and BAFTA Award-winning Phyllis Logan who graced our screens as Mrs Hughes in Downton Abbey, are two of the three new patrons announced this week.
The third is former BBC Media Correspondent Torin Douglas MBE, who is well known locally for his work with the Bedford Park Festival, Chiswick Book Festival, and other local community and arts events.
Wayne Glover-Stuart has been named as the new producer at Chiswick Playhouse. Having
trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he has since worked as a Creative Producer at
the BBC, General Manager at Tramshed and the Artistic Lead at Shaw Theatre.
He joins Chiswick Playhouse after its relaunch in late 2019 with the aim of fulfilling the big ambitions of this small space.
Glover-Stuart commented, "I am privileged and honoured to join a small but mighty theatre at
such an exciting time as it embarks on a new chapter. I am excited to lead Chiswick Playhouse as a local theatre, producing outstanding work of all genres, and become the breeding ground for the next generation of top creatives.
Mark Perry, Executive Director of Chiswick Playhouse, added, "As part of our rebrand and
relaunch, we’re delighted to bring Wayne on board. He brings with him a great track record in
producing and programming but also, crucially, how we can bring a West End experience to a
local theatre. With Wayne joining, and our new patrons, we now have a great team in place to
work on an exciting future for the Chiswick Playhouse."
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March 7, 2020
