THOMAS HOPKINS PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP TEAM EXPANSION
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Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP) is excited to announce the appointment of two key professionals to its leadership team as part of its ongoing expansion. Giles Rowland has been appointed as Head of Production, and Dana Heres Diddens joins as Operations Manager & Head of Investor Relations.
Giles Rowland, previously General Manager at Jamie Wilson Productions, boasts extensive experience, including the recent West End transfer of Mrs. Doubtfire and the UK tour of Calamity Jane. In his new role, Rowland will lead THP's growing General Management and Production department.
Dana Heres Diddens, formerly with the National Theatre and The Royal Opera House, will take on the role of Operations Manager, driving operational efficiency and supporting THP’s core growth initiatives.
Thomas Hopkins, Founder of THP, stated, "I am incredibly grateful for the leadership of Giles and Dana. Their expertise will be invaluable as we pursue our ambitious growth plans in the UK and the United States.
Recent notable productions produced, managed, or invested in by THP include the seven-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway hit John Proctor is the Villain and This Bitter Earth, directed by Billy Porter, set to premiere at the Soho Theatre on June 18th. THP is also launching the first major UK tour of the stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley this year, the 20th Anniversary Tour of Peter Quilter's hit comedy Glorious, starring Wendi Peters, in 2026, and the major new revival of the beloved musical Little Shop of Horrors, also in 2026. Additionally, THP recently announced the development of Boy George’s Taboo, a project Tom Hopkins has been nurturing for over three years, with a new book by Olivier nominated Jack Holden & Boy George. THP financially supported Becoming Eve at The New York Theatre Workshop in 2025, along with active financial support for the newly revived production of Damn Yankees, directed by Tony Award-winning Sergio Trujillo, opening at Arena Stage in September 2025.
THP is committed to supporting the ever-growing industry by actively contributing to charities such as JUST ADD MILK, where Thomas Hopkins serves as a board member. Just Add Milk is dedicated to enhancing accessibility within the industry through workshops, new plays, educational programs, and initiatives like the Westlake Scholarship.
Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP) was founded in 2019 by award-winning theatre, film, television, and radio producer Thomas Hopkins. Since its inception, THP has worked on over 150 live theatrical productions and numerous productions created and filmed specifically for platforms such as Sky, BBC, Amazon Prime, BroadwayHD, Broadway on Demand, and the educational platform Digital Theatre Plus. THP is recognised as an industry leader, specialising in transatlantic partnerships and supporting productions through its full-service organisation.
Thomas Hopkins continued, “THP's passion for a full-circle approach to the industry brings a fresh take on how our future is ours to create through all the tools at our disposal.”
