Royal Exchange Theatre
Christiaan de Villiers is an accomplished operations professional with extensive experience in the theatre industry. Currently serving as the Director of Operations and Commercial Activity at the Royal Exchange Theatre since July 2022, Christiaan previously held the position of Operations Director at Royal & Derngate from February 2018 to July 2022. Prior to that, Christiaan worked as General Manager at Richmond Theatre - ATG from October 2014 to February 2017. Christiaan's earlier roles include General Manager at the Bristol Hippodrome for the Ambassador Theatre Group from October 2010 to November 2014 and General Manager at Live Nation overseeing venues such as Hastings White Rock Theatre, Empire - Sunderland, and Empire - Liverpool from September 2007 to September 2010.
Royal Exchange Theatre
We believe theatre is for everyone, and we're passionate about proving it. For almost forty years the Royal Exchange Theatre has been a hub of superb storytelling for Manchester and the UK, and there are even more exciting times ahead. Our vision is to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for theatre in the UK and a vibrant cultural centre for Manchester and the region. Each year we showcase an ambitious programme inspired by the world's greatest stories: stories that have the power to change the way we see the world. To us, that means taking artistic risks, working as part of exciting partnerships, seeking out bold collaborations and championing new talent. Of course, great-storytelling shouldn't be confined to the stage. Whether we're training a new generation of theatre-makers, creating adventurous new work with over 60s, working with local communities or being inspired by the work of new writers, we're committed to creating more and more opportunities for those who want to get involved. Housed in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, you need only step inside to begin a journey into the world of the Royal Exchange Theatre. Come on in, see what makes us tick and share in our excitement for the future.