Ben Payne

Ben Payne is an innovative creator and leader, with extensive experience in the arts, education, and non-profit sector. He excels in building partnerships, fundraising, coaching, mentoring, and training.

With a background in professional theatre and writing, Ben is a skilled creative programmer, event producer, presenter, and facilitator. He is a Clore Cultural Leadership Fellow and is passionate about developing new creative and social models for impact and scale in the creative industries and non-profit sector.

Ben Payne holds a BA (Hons) in English & Drama from Goldsmiths College, University of London. Throughout his career, he has been associated with various notable organizations, including B & G Partners LLP, Artgym, Rosie Kay Dance Company, Coney, Kensington Palace, The Foundling Museum, Ministry of Stories, National Theatre Education Department, Spread The Word, and Birmingham Repertory Theatre.