Let's change the arts

Becky Chapman

Executive Director

Becky studied at Exeter University Drama Department and started her professional theatre career as a performer, touring the beaches, pubs and schools of South Devon. Now Executive Director of Diverse City, Becky is based in Bristol. She has previously worked across the UK and internationally in performance, creative learning, arts development and arts access for regional venues, producing companies and touring theatres.  

Becky spent 10 years living and working in Sydney Australia (with Australian Theatre for Young People and Accessible Arts Sydney Australia). Since her return, she’s worked as a freelance producer, fundraiser and consultant with companies includingTheatre Orchard & Theatre Royal Plymouth. Becky has a BA and PGCE in English and Drama, is a graduate of National Fundraising School, a member of 2017-19 Change Creation cohort and regularly contributes to arts sector conversations about equality in working culture and strategy. Becky is a Charity Trustee of Wyldwood Arts, Many Minds (chair) and Exeter Northcott Theatre (Co-Chair).