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.

Giles is an experienced General Manager working across the West End, UK touring, and international markets. Giles worked recently with Jamie Wilson Productions on Mrs Doubtfire the Musical, Calamity Jane, White Christmas, and Tell Me on a Sunday. With Mark Goucher Productions, Giles was General Manager for The Great British Bake Off Musical, Hairspray, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Murder on the Orient Express, Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, The King’s Speech, Yes Prime Minister and many other plays, musicals and dance productions in London and on tour. Giles has also produced many musicals for the international market, including West Side Story, Mamma Mia, Cats, Grease, and Fame.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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: White Rose (The Musical), This Bitter Earth, The Talented Mr. Ripley.

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.

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