
Jessie Anand
Producer
Jessie is a producer who joins Jermyn Street Theatre from a busy freelance and independent practice. Her work has ranged from new writing at the intimate Bush Theatre Studio to neglected opera at the world's oldest surviving music hall, Wilton's. Before becoming a producer, Jessie worked in arts PR and then in fundraising at the National Theatre.
Favourite play? An impossible question - today's answer is Light Shining in Buckinghamshire by Caryl Churchill, but I have many favourites I keep coming back to.
Favourite book? Something fantastical like The Hearing Trumpet (Leonora Carrington) or The Third Policeman (Flann O'Brien).
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? No challenge is too great to take on, no detail is too small to pay attention to!
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David Doyle
Executive Producer
David joined us in 2021 from the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre, where he worked as part of the producing team. Prior to that David worked as a freelance producer and lighting designer. His work has been seen across Ireland, the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia.
Favourite play? Outlying Islands by David Greig.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? The chance to see such vibrant work in such an intimate setting right in the heart of the West End.
Favourite film? Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
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David Burns
Press and Media Officer
After working as an actor, David moved into theatre marketing and publicity some twenty-five years ago, first working with the likes of Rambert Dance Company, the Society of London Theatre and the Really Useful Group, before setting up his theatre PR company in 2004. He has worked with us since 2010.
Favourite play? The Tempest.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? Creativity, camaraderie and kindness – a small theatre that packs a punch.
Favourite holiday? Snowed in with my family at an isolated deserted hotel in the Colorado Rockies, a terrifying maze of corridors, a typewriter, a novel to write...!
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Rory Horne
Producing & Production Assistant
Rory has worked a variety of roles in theatre, including on the producing team of Punchdrunk's The Burnt City, and as Principal Assistant on Plaza Suite at the Savoy Theatre. He holds an MA in Scriptwriting from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, has written and produced fringe theatre work with Argonaut Theatre, and has worked as a culture journalist.
Favourite play? It changes all the time, but for now let's say The Flick by Annie Baker.
Favourite film? It changes much less: Carol by Todd Haynes
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? That the team is so compact: every challenge is one that we tackle together, and every achievement is one that we share.
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Penny Horner
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Penny started her career as a riding instructor - an idyllic life, happily working all over the country. Then she came back to live with family in Richmond, and began a new career in publishing - why? - working for Michael Heseltine! Then she met Howard Jameson, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Favourite play? Off the King’s Road, or Tonight at 8.30, or Pictures of Dorian Gray.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? It’s my baby, my life!
Ideal evening off? Anything that includes PROSECCO!
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Howard Jameson
Chair of Trustees and Co-Founder
Howard’s ‘baptism of fire’ into theatre came when together with Penny Horner he decided to turn the changing rooms of an Italian restaurant into a theatre! Now it seems a lifetime ago, but it’s been an incredible journey. And he still enjoys serving our patrons drinks when asked to be the barman!
Favourite play? All That Fall, with Sir Michael Gambon and Dame Eileen Atkins.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? Everyone connected are friends with heart, soul and spirit, and we thank them for their support.
Best holiday? Either Phuket or with my youngest daughter in Barcelona.
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Natasha Ketel
Marketing Manager
Natasha is a Theatre Producer and Marketeer based in London. She joins us from Omnibus Theatre where she worked as Development Officer. She also works in film as both a Development Assistant and Short Film Producer.
Favourite play? Hamlet.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre?
Nestled away in the chaotic heart of London, you always feel welcomed and supported by the most kind, creative team.
Favourite film? Cinema Paradiso.
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Lucy Mewis-McKerrow
Production Manager
Lucy is a production manager and theatre maker. She joined in 2021 after not being able to stay away while working as a freelancer. Her role entails of supporting the physical realisation of Jermyn Street’s in-house shows and sometimes a bit of hoovering.
Favourite play? Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) by Carl Grose.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? How every time I walk down the stairs to the theatre, I’m still taken aback by how magical it feels.
Favourite tool? Nothing beat the kimble gun.
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Al Miller
Carne Deputy Director
Al is a director & writer. He’s worked on modern adaptations of the classics, musicals, plays and new writing over the last 6 years.
In 2022, Al became Resident Director of Oxford Playhouse, and followed on to be Artist Development Associate. As Assistant & Associate Director: Persona (Ivo van Hove, Montpellier), The Hobbit (Oxford Playhouse), Cinderella (Oxford Playhouse), Parliament Square (ALRA) Bon Ami (Battersea Arts Centre/ Unicorn Theatre & Tour). He was previously on the Young Vic Genesis directors’ programme and originally trained on Mountview’s’ BA Acting Course.
Favourite play? Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre?
The work we’re making feels so exciting.
Favourite film? In Bruges by Martin McDonaugh.
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Alex Pearson
Box Office Manager
Alex has a multitude of different roles in the theatre industry and has worked in a variety of theatres. She thrives working on many projects and balances working as a Director and Producer, while calling her base and second home Jermyn Street Theatre.
Favourite play? Her Naked Skin by Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? Penny Horner, without her JST would not exist.
Favourite afternoon snack? Fortnum and Mason Eclairs
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Stella Powell-Jones
Artistic Director
Stella Powell-Jones became Artistic Director in 2022 but Jermyn Street Theatre has been part of her life since she joined in 2017 as the building's first Carne Deputy Director. Prior to that, she spent ten years in the U.S. directing new plays. When she moved home to London, she found an artistic home in Jermyn Street Theatre.
Favourite film? The Godfather.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? The team I get to work with and the places their ideas take me.
Favourite play? Long Day's Journey into Night, by Eugene O'Neill.
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Ciaran Walsh
Graphic Designer
Ciaran looks after the theatre’s in-house graphic design and programmes. He graduated from university in 2019 with a degree in English and is originally from Aylesbury.
Favourite play? Translations, by Brian Friel.
Best thing about Jermyn Street Theatre? Our small and friendly team!
Favourite painting? Stanley Spencer’s The Nativity.
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Jermyn Street Theatre staff salaries are supported by
Patrons
HRH Princess Michael of Kent (Honorary)
Lord Julian Kitchener-Fellowes
Lady Emma Kitchener-Fellowes
Sir Michael Gambon (RIP)
Board of Trustees
Howard Jameson (Chair)
Penny Horner
Steve Norris
Christopher Parkinson
Vikram Sivalingam
Peter Wilson (RIP)
Advisory Board
Almiro Andrade
Terri Donovan
Keith MacDonald
Leslie Macleod-Miller
Amma-Afi Osei
Paulette Randall MBE
Sarah Reuben
Geraldine Terry
Johanna Town
Jatinder Verma MBE
Associate Artists
Darren Sinnott
Ebenezer Bamgboye
Associate Designer
Louie Whitemore
Box Office Manager
Alexandra Pearson
DEPUTY Box Office Manager
Mark Magill
Duty/Front of house Managers
(Evenings)
Ellie Burbeary
Christina Gazelidis
Adam Lilley
Box Office (Day TEAM)
Mark Magill (Duty Manager)
Pippa Lea
THEATRE Bar Team
Pippa Lea (Supervisor)
Lydia Boffey
Mandy Berger
Sukaina Hashamy
Aren Johnston
Friends Membership Co-Ordinator
Amanda Hughes
Venue TechnicianS
Edward Callow
Heather Smith
Ted Walliker
Building Manager (P/T)
Mark Magill
Web Development
Robert Iles / Dynamic Listing
Web and Graphic Design
Robin Powell / Ideasfor
