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ROSEHILL’S READY FOR CELEBRATION

V&A loans Messell designs to Rosehill Theatre for three
year exhibition (The Stage)

COSTUME JEWELS OF WHITEHAVEN'S ROSEHILL THEATRE

Oliver Messel collection takes centre stage at Rosehill
Theatre 50th anniversary celebration (Culture 24)

The Guardian Oliver Messel feature

Sammy J - Fringe sell out comes to Rosehill

Portrait of the artist: Cellist Natalie Clein

Join Pauline as she is guided by her gusset

Clarinettist's Voyage
Birthday Party Starts Tonight
World Class Clarinet Star at Rosehill
Up close and personal with the cast of Cherry Orchard

Exciting year ahead for Rosehill Theatre
Night out for girls
New film season coming up roses
Sekers: the movie
Music, drama and film to begin theatre’s 50th anniversary year
2009: A year of entertainment
Here it comes... 2009 on stage and screen in Cumbria
Talented youngsters shine in polished performance
Free-ticket funding in bid to boost theatre numbers

Concert will Mark Historic Christmas Truce
Triumph and Tragedy of Life
Kenny’s lifetime of musical memories
Theatre lovers join its staff
Whitehaven couple at Christmas truce plaque unveiling
Appointment of Director

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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR

The Chairman and Trustees of Rosehill Arts Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Elder as Director to succeed Karen Thompson. Richard will take up the position officially in July although he is becoming increasingly involved now.

This appointment comes at a significant time for Rosehill as we prepare for our 50th anniversary in 2009 and a major building redevelopment.

Richard Elder is an experienced manager and producer in performing arts and entertainment, having held senior positions at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and with English National Opera. He has undertaken a number of significant commissions as a consultant, in addition, the most recent of which have been with the newly developed Belgrade Theatre in Coventry (shortlisted for a RIBA Award) and with the National Youth Orchestra, now based in London.

The Chairman, Dave Mason said:

"I'm really pleased to welcome Richard to the team. He joins us at an important point in Rosehill's history. He has tremendous experience and a record of achievement he will be able to use to make Rosehill a centre of excellence for the arts, which the local community will be proud of."

Richard Elder is delighted to have this opportunity at this significant time. His family home is in Dumfriesshire from where, as a teenager, he travelled to performances at Rosehill which had a major influence on his career in performing arts to follow. He says of this appointment that it is a “perfect opportunity at a perfect time.” Richard is keen to move north and has a great love of the countryside in addition to performing arts. To be able to combine the two and at such a pivotal time for the theatre is a remarkable opportunity, coming as it does with the Trustees intention to mount a major redevelopment of the theatre and relook at its programming and events

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