We’re thrilled to announce four new trustees joining the Board of Cardboard Citizens: Alexandra Casson, Vicky Featherstone, Kiko Itasaka, and Anoushka Warden. They will be joined by two new Member Representatives – Barry Callaghan and Oriana White – elected by our Citz Members.
This marks an exciting chapter as we expand our artistic programme and national reach, bringing expertise in journalism, playwriting, theatre-making, digital strategy, and innovation to strengthen our mission: using storytelling to confront injustice and drive positive change for audiences, the arts sector, and society.
Anna Williams, Chair, and Lisa Briscoe, Executive Director & Joint CEO, welcomed the appointments.
Anna said: “The new Trustees bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to bolster Citz’s brilliant Board. I look forward to working alongside them to tell stories through great art, develop artists, and raise awareness of homelessness and extreme poverty.”
Lisa added: “This is a perfect moment to welcome fresh perspectives as we grow our influence and reach new audiences. With a strengthened Board and Member Representatives drawn from our community, we’re taking another step towards becoming a nationally influential theatre company where artistic excellence and social impact stand side by side.”
Meet our trustees
Alexandra Casson – Head of Digital Strategy and Operations at BBC Studios Productions, with over 20 years’ experience in TV, film, and global entertainment. Alexandra brings expertise in using technology to transform storytelling and deepen audience engagement.
She says: “I’m honoured to support Cardboard Citizens as they create bold, community-led work that entertains, inspires, and drives meaningful social change. Arts for All. Homes for All.”
Vicky Featherstone – Acclaimed theatre director and former Artistic Director of the Royal Court, National Theatre of Scotland, and Paines Plough. An advocate for addressing abuses of power in theatre, Vicky led the UK #MeToo movement and is currently facilitating our six-week Theatre Maker’s course for Citz Members.
Kiko Itasaka – Three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist for NBC News with three decades of reporting on global stories, geopolitics, culture, and humanist features. Kiko is currently developing her debut play.
Anoushka Warden – Writer for theatre, TV, and film, as well as a novelist. Her plays include My Mum’s A Twat and the award-winning My Dad’s a Cnt*.
On joining the Board, Anoushka said: “Cardboard Citizens are a bold and necessary presence in our cultural landscape. I’m proud to support their work, which places creativity, dignity, and lived experience at the heart of social change.”
We’re excited for what’s ahead as Alexandra, Vicky, Kiko, and Anoushka join our Board alongside Anna, Ayesha, Ajeet, Claire, Jenique, Mete and Matthew.
Learn more about our new appointees and the rest of our Board here.
