THOMAS HOPKINS

THOMAS HOPKINSFOUNDER

Thomas Hopkins, born in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is an accomplished theatre, film, television, and radio producer and general manager. With a background in a non-theatrical family, Thomas has emerged as a leading figure in the arts, establishing a legacy of creativity and innovation within the Hopkins family. He began his artistic journey at an early age, culminating in a full scholarship to the Urdang Academy in Covent Garden to pursue a BA in Musical Theatre, as well as receiving a BA in English and Drama from Middlesex University.

In 2009, Thomas transitioned from performing to production, managing his first West End musical at the Comedy Theatre (now the Pinter Theatre) and his inaugural West End play at Trafalgar Studios. Over the past twenty years, he has garnered extensive experience across various scales and levels of the theatre industry, driven by the guiding principle that “The Future Is Ours to Create.” Read Full Bio

Thomas is a distinguished member of both the League of Independent Producers and the Society of London Theatre, as well as a voting member of the Olivier Awards. Furthermore, Thomas is a trustee of the charity Just Add Milk, committed to enhancing accessibility within the industry through workshops, new plays, educational programmes, and the Luke Westlake scholarship.

DANA HERES DIDDENS

DANA HERES DIDDENSOPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Dana is a creative, positive, and ambitious professional with extensive experience in operational management within the creative industries, including roles at the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House. With a Master’s degree in Arts Administration & Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths University of London, along with a double International Business degree and Prince2 Project Management certifications, Dana combines strategic vision with practical expertise.

Originally from Amsterdam, Dana brings a direct, results-oriented approach to setting up and refining operational systems and is passionate about collaborating with like-minded professionals to achieve shared goals.

operations.manager@thproductions.co.uk

AARON ROGERS

AARON ROGERSGENERAL MANAGER

Originally from Dublin, Aaron holds a BA from Mountview and an MA from UCL/Birkbeck. He began his producing journey at Theatre Royal Stratford East and the Old Vic (as part of the Old Vic 12) before stepping into the world of commercial theatre with The Dodgers (Jersey Boys UK & West End) and Colin Ingram Productions (Grease, Back to the Future, The Time Traveller’s Wife).

He went on to join Sonia Friedman Productions, where he spent several years leading on shows including The Book of Mormon (West End & UK Tour), Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt (West End & Toronto), Ivo van Hove’s The Human Voice (West End), and Oklahoma! (West End).

Most recently, Aaron has worked full-time with Block9 at Glastonbury Festival and as General Manager for Melting Pot (formerly Simon Friend Entertainment), overseeing productions such as Life of Pi (International Tour), Second Best (Off West End), The Battle (Birmingham Rep), and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Birmingham Rep & UK Tour).

Aaron is passionate about developing new work and creating ambitious, collaborative theatre that connects with audiences and artists alike, and is delighted to continue championing that ethos at THP.

general.manager@thproductions.co.uk

Jon Lee

Jon LeeConsultant General Manager

Jon is a seasoned theatre professional with over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has held senior roles, including General Manager and Associate Producer for Michael Harrison, Bill Kenwright, and Paul Elliott, as well as Senior Manager at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group (now LW Entertainment). Jon has also contributed to projects with The Old Vic and The National Theatre. With extensive international experience across Europe, North America, the Middle East, APAC, and the West End, Jon has managed large-scale, multi-million-pound projects from concept to stage.

Now working as a freelance theatre management consultant, Jon specialises in commercial modelling, contracting, and operations for the entertainment industry. He is a full member of the Association of Project Management, holds a PMQ in project management, and has a BSc in Psychology.

consultant.gm@thproductions.co.uk

Alex Chassazirov

Alex ChassazirovFinance Manager

Born in Lithuania, Alex relocated to the UK to pursue his career in finance. He built a robust foundation through hands-on accounting roles, developing deep expertise in tax compliance and reporting. Alex went on to refine his skills at an international events company, where he thrived in a dynamic environment working alongside creative and talented teams.

Based in London and fluent in three languages, he is a dedicated finance professional with over nine years’ experience in financial management, multi-currency accounting, cash-flow optimisation and project tracking with budget oversight.

finance.manager@thproductions.co.uk

FAITH DONNER

FAITH DONNERPRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Faith is a production coordinator with experience across West End, touring, regional, and immersive theatre. She has worked with a variety of companies including Cameron Mackintosh Ltd, ADAMA Entertainment, and Punchdrunk International. Her work spans notable productions such as Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Hamilton, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Burlesque the Musical, and Punchdrunk’s The Burnt City.

She holds an MFA in Creative Producing from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and a BA in Classical Studies from the University of Bristol. Faith loves being involved in the behind-the-scenes process and is especially passionate about theatre that’s bold, imaginative, and tells a great story.

production.coordinator@thproductions.co.uk

WILL FIELDHOUSE

WILL FIELDHOUSEMARKETING PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Will graduated with distinction from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, with a master’s degree in Creative Producing, in addition to a BA in Philosophy from the University of Southampton. His interests have always leaned towards creative practice, and he has nurtured a lifelong passion for live theatre and performance. Outside of his work with THP, most notably he was part of the small team that presented BEAM in 2023, a two-day showcase of new musical theatre writing. He started working for Thomas Hopkins in 2023, initially offering administration and design services which has since expanded into his current role supporting the numerous productions that THP produce and manage.

production@thproductions.co.uk

NIA BENTHAM-PRINCE

NIA BENTHAM-PRINCEPRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR

Nia Bentham-Prince is a born and bred Londoner and daughter of Caribbean immigrants – coincidentally named William and Catherine. She has studied BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Classical Studies at the Open University and has vast experience in administration and event management within the creative and cultural industries, working for organisations including the National Trust, Southbank Centre, Theatre503, Barbican Centre, Donmar Warehouse and was the Production Assistant for Disney’s The Lion King. Nia is also a board member for Anansi Theatre Company and enjoys seeing a diverse range of stories in theatre and the process of a script becoming an onstage production.

admin@thproductions.co.uk

STEPHEN FREEMAN

STEPHEN FREEMANIN-HOUSE COMPANY MANAGER

Stephen is a highly experienced Company Stage Manager with over a decade of work spanning plays, musicals, and live events. His career includes notable productions such as Frank’s Closet and its West End transfer to the Arts Theatre, as well as Made in Dagenham, the UK tour of New Nigerians, Vincent River, Educating Rita, and Abigail’s Party. He has worked extensively across leading venues including Arcola Theatre, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Wilton’s Music Hall, and Park Theatre.

For THP: Taboo- Workshop, This Bitter Earth- Soho Theatre, The Talented Mr. Ripley- UK Tour.

Stephen has particular expertise in immersive and site-specific theatre. His credits include May Games Street Festival (2016–2018), The Den in Hackney Wick, a bold reimagining of Titus Andronicus in the Bold Tendencies multi-storey car park, and the sold-out run of You Me Bum Bum Train, co-commissioned with the Barbican.

company.manager@thproductions.co.uk

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