Emporium Brighton

New professional theatre and performing arts hub based in the growing city of Brighton & Hove

  • Stage Concept Only
  • Industry Media and Entertainment
  • Location Brighton, England, GB
  • Currency GBP
  • Founded January 2013
  • Employees 5
  • Website emporiumbrighton.com

Company Summary

A 250 seat main house, 110 seat studio, rehearsal and workshop areas. The theatre will operate as a business, with an all day canteen cafe, bar, internal and outside seating all complimenting the theatre. The business has received huge support from the local community, based in a Mary Portas development area the locality is developing. Brighton is the most densely populated city outside London with over 8m population within catchment area.

Team

  • Gary Blair
    Mr

    Over 25 years experience in theatre & film. has run his own theatre companies. An award-winning director, produced a number of theatre productions. Gary brings to Emporium a wealth of knowledge of the theatre and film industry, excellent aesthetic awareness & a proven ability to do deliver results within very tight budgets.

  • James Weisz
    Mr

    Over 10 years experience working in Theatre and Film including producing award-winning pieces of theatre, bringing works to national and international festivals and working as an actor, director and producer. Most recently James Venue managed Upstairs at Three and Ten for The Brighton Fringe 2012. A collector of film, theatre and television memorabilia, James brings an extensive knowledge of film history and business acumen to Emporium.

  • Christopher Gull
    Mr

    30 years as an award-winning dentist. Since retiring from dentistry he has maintained his customer service skills by owning a bar/bistro. Chris was Chair of Brighton Cares, a charity raising funds through entertainment for those living with HIV and AIDS. A Board member of the Rainbow Fund and has Chaired a number of organisations including Brighton Pride & Kemptown Local Action Group

  • Mark Carr
    Mr

    An accountant and tax advisor to the entertainment industry. Based in Covent Garden & Brighton. Mark & his team work for individuals and companies. Mark will join forces with James Mason to ensure Emporium have the best possible financial advice and services.

  • James Mason
    Mr

    4 years with a firm of Chartered Accountants, 5 years in Private Banking, 6 years in International Retail with a year overseas. For 8 years has operated his own professional accountancy practice. International and UK taxation skills with vast experience of working with business through growth and development.

Advisors

  • Mark Carr
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    James Mason
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

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