Join Artistic Director of Theatre by the Lake, Liz Stevenson, for this candid conversation about cultural leadership.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an Artistic Director?

Are you curious to find out the career paths of working Artistic Directors?

Would you like to know if you’ve got what it takes to lead?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this free Q & A is for you. Meet current Hightide Artistic Director Clare Slater and find out:

• What the role of an Artistic Director entails.

• How Liz became an Artistic Director.

• The top skills every Artistic Director needs.

• How Artistic Directors work with Chairs, Boards and Executive Directors.

• What happens at an Artistic Director job interview.

• Top tips for aspiring Artistic Directors.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of British Theatre's most exciting ADs.

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About Liz Stevenson

Liz is the Artistic Director and Joint-CEO of Theatre by the Lake, Cumbria’s Producing theatre. 

Previously she worked as a freelance theatre director and was the co-founder of Junction 8 Theatre in her hometown of Chorley, Lancashire. 

Throughout her career she has enjoyed co-creating with communities, supporting talent and working with young people. She has directed and developed a wide range of theatre experiences in a variety of contexts, from world premieres to revivals of classics.