Mimi is no stranger to the Albany – she was previously Administrative Producer for London Borough of Culture 2022. She returns to us following a successful tenure as Executive Director and Co-CEO of Bush Theatre where she oversaw the delivery of the 2023 and 2024 programmes, and acted as Executive Producer for Bush West End transfers including Red Pitch by Tyrell Williams (@sohoplace) and the Olivier Award Nominated new play Shifters by Benedict Lombe (Duke of Yorks).
Mimi brings a wealth of experience in arts management and community engagement, having worked with companies including Clean Break, Talawa, Fuel, Actors Touring Company, the National Theatre, and Paines Plough. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in driving innovative projects and is a firm advocate for inclusive and progressive work.
Mimi said: “To be returning to the Albany at a time where the purpose of cultural provision for the UK is under more scrutiny than we have seen in generations is a deeply important and necessary commitment in my practice as a cultural leader. The arts, in all forms, deserve a protected, celebrated, and nurtured space in which to continue to develop, grow, and be enjoyed: as a career, for wellbeing, learning, and our understanding of being in this world. I look forward to joining Vicki and the team at the Albany to continue the incredible work started by Gavin and Shenay, exploring what the future of the arts can be, and situating the Albany as a leader in delivering our shared vision to clarify, protect, and uplift the purpose of cultural provision.”
Vicki Dela Amedume has been promoted to the role of Creative Director and Co-CEO, having held the role of Creative Director since April 2022.
Vicki said: “It’s a real joy to welcome Mimi back to the Albany. Her impact during the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2022 was immense – helping to bring to life over 600 events for more than 400,000 people in just a year. She brings with her not only deep experience in producing and leadership, but also a clear commitment to inclusive, community-rooted practice. As we step into this next era of the Albany – putting our new Creative Strategy into action and deepening the ways we work with and alongside our communities – I’m excited to walk that journey with Mimi. We’re also in the early stages of reimagining our spaces through a major capital project – one that will ensure the Albany continues to be a place of creative possibility and shared belonging for generations to come.”
Photo: (L-R), Mimi Findlay, Executive Director and Co-CEO; Vicki Dela Amedume, Creative Director and Co-CEO; Michelle Matherson, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Credit Elena Ledgister.