The Trust was set up as a charity in the spirit of the traditions of the theatre and its history as described in the section of this website called "The Theatre"

To reiterate, the purpose of the Trust is:

To advance the education of the public by fostering, promoting and increasing the interest of the public in the art of drama and in the co-related arts

The trust is governed by a Board of Trustees currently made up of the following members:

 
John Burgess - Trustee
Has worked extensively in all branches of the profession since training at RADA , notably for the RSC and National Theatre, and is probably best known for his long running portrayal of David Crosbie (Bing) in the Channel 4 TV series "Brookside".  He has also taught and coached both in the UK and in the USA. He has been a member of the Trust since August 2000."
   
Maureen Coman - Vice Chair
Ever since going to Unity Theatre with her parents, Maureen has been interested in the drama and Unity, where she later worked in stage management and secretary during the1989-1995 revival. A qualified counsellor/therapist she combines her profession and working in fringe theatre production with plays involving social issues. An active member of the Committee of Unity Theatre Trust since 1995 and fully supports the Trust's aim to keep the spirit of Unity Theatre alive and to help organisations with similar objectives.
   
Clive Gehle - Trustee and Trust Archivist - (click on Clive for more information)
Involved with Unity Theatre since 1979 and a member of the Trust since 1995. Originally trained as an actor, he also works as a member of the education team at London's Theatre Museum, and has also been a curatorial assistant on two major exhibitions "Paul Robeson" and "The Redgrave's". He was library assistant at the British Theatre Association for 11 years.
   
Jack Grossman M.A.- Trustee - (click on Jack for more information)
Joined Unity Theatre in 1946, first appearing in "Wages of Eve".  Contributed music & lyrics for "Turn it Up" (d. Alfie Bass), "Cinderella" (w. Lionel Bart, d. Harry Ross), co-wrote "Circus" (w. Eric Paice).  Professional writing began with West-End review "Lord Chamberlain Regrets" & BBC radio. Writer/Producer/Director in film & video since the 1960's having made over one hundred documentary films & two children's feature films.  BECTU member over 30 years, ARTS for Labour and UNITY TRUST since 1993.
   
Harry Landis - Chair - (click on Harry for more information)
Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Harry is the Chairman of Unity Theatre Trust, President of the Actors Union Equity, Executive member of the Equity Trust Fund and an Ex Artistic Director of Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. He has performed in West End Plays, at the National Theatre, acted in many films, TV plays & series, and been a freelance director, drama teacher and a Member of the Lawrence Olivier Award panel. He has also acted and directed at Unity Theatre for many years.
   
Maggie McCarthy
Details will be uploaded soon
Andreas Michaelides - Secretary
Andreas trained as an accountant and joined the Trust as such in 1973. He is the author of "How to Manage Your Money, if you have any", a booklet on finance for community and charitable organisations which has sold over 15,000 copies. He has been the Secretary to the Trust since 1995.
 
   
Ann Mitchell - Trustee - (click on Ann for more information)
Trained at the pioneering E15 acting school under the guidance of the late Joan Littlewood, going on to work in theatre, television, film and radio.  Ann is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Dolly Rawlins in Lynda la Plante's first, and ground breaking series, Widows. Her work also includes direction, writing and teaching.  She is a Patron of Clean Break, a theatre & training company for ex-female offenders, and of The Landmark, an HIV and AIDS trust.  Ann has been a Trustee since 1999.
   
Katie O'Donoghue - Trustee
Trained at the Unity Theatre School, later appearing in Unity classics such as Winkles & Champagne, Mother Goose and God Bless The Guv'ner. Under Gertrude Rubenstein she trained as a classical singer and appeared in Blitz at the Adelphi Theatre London, Oliver at the Piccadilly Theatre London (and UK national tour) and the Imperial Theatre Tokyo. She has worked in both film and television and has been a Trustee since 2003.