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Nathan Bennett is appointed as General Manager of Griffin Theatre Company.

The Board of Directors of the Griffin Theatre Company are delighted to announce the appointment of Nathan Bennett, Company Manager of Bell Shakespeare since 2004, to the position of General Manager of Griffin Theatre Company. Nathan’s appointment, will take effect from February 2008.

This appointment will see Nathan Bennett work with Griffin’s Artistic Director and Board to manage and develop a new, long-term business plan for the Company; the only theatre company in Sydney entirely dedicated to the professional development and production of plays by Australian writers.
 
Chair of the Griffin Theatre Company board, Michael Bradley, said "Nathan’s appointment as General Manager is a great step for both him and for Griffin. At Bell Shakespeare, Nathan worked very closely with Artistic Director, John Bell, overseeing all aspects of their main-stage productions, education programmes, associated touring logistics and activities. His experience in this field will provide some invaluable input and assistance to Griffin’s long-term ambitions.”

Nathan Bennett said “I admire Griffin’s commitment to producing bold, challenging and provocative work that reflects Australia’s diversity, and look forward to working with Artistic Director, Nick Marchand, to ensure the continued success of the Company.”
 
He will take over the role from exiting General Manager, Ange Cecco, who is stepping down after 7 years with the Company. Artistic Director, Nick Marchand said "Ange has set new standards for Griffin with her rigorous financial and operations management of the Company. It is clear that Griffin has benefited enormously from her passion and dedication and she leaves with our very best wishes and heartfelt thanks.”

Originally from Sydney, Nathan Bennett joined Bell Shakespeare in 1999 for the first of two appointments with the company.