Our Staff

Paul Button – Theatre Manager

Paul joined HeadgateTheatre in November 2022 after a 28-year professional career managing a large residential outdoor centre. As a qualified youth work manager and outdoor enthusiast, Paul was looking for a new challenge and saw a Theatre as a new direction.

Paul works closely with the volunteers and often finds himself volunteering alongside them as enjoys the role of Duty manager and from time to time the other roles.

Paul is married to Vicki and has two older children Leila and Harry.

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01206 366000

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paul@headgatetheatre.co.uk

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Available (mostly) mornings

Kim Anderson – Business Admininstrator

Kim has been on board as part of the office team since June 2023,

but her involvement with the Headgate began in 2007 when she
began performing with Platform Musicals.

Having graduated from the University of Leeds with a Theatre Arts degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Acting and Musical Theatre

from Mountview Theatre School, whilst Kim’s main area of
experience lies within performance, this combined with her

knowledge of theatre administration, allows her to advise and
consult with any touring companies and artistes about their use of the Headgate and what is involved.

Kim is delighted to be a part of the day to day running of a theatre

that is very close to her heart.

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01206 366000

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kim@headgatetheatre.co.uk

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Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Mai (Mairead) Ladyman – Headgate Theatre Box Office Assistant

Mai is a familiar face at the Headgate Theatre. Before officially joining in July 2022, she first graced its stage in HTP’s production of Bedroom Farce in July 2019 and has since performed with other local theatre groups.

Originally from Benbecula, a small island in the Outer Hebrides, Mai takes great pride in her diverse background. She trained in Musical Theatre at the University of the West of Scotland (formerly Stow College) and gained valuable experience performing and casting for TV, film, and theatre in Luxembourg.

Mai then advanced her studies with an MA from the Giles Foreman Centre for Acting in London. During her time there, she studied the works of Yat Malmgren and had the privilege of being taught by Christopher Fettes, which further enriched her craft and led to various performances in London.

While acting has always been her primary passion, Mai’s interests extend to the video game and TTRPG industries in which she has involvement. She believes that her varied interests and experiences enhance her ability to think on her feet, a skill she often brings to her work at the theatre.

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01206 366000

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mairead@headgatetheatre.co.uk

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Box Office: Thurs & Fri (1-4 pm)