Management
Annabell Lebethe: CEO Market Theatre Foundation
Annabell Lebethe previously served as the CEO of the National Arts Council. Prior to joining the NAC, she was in the Gauteng Provincial Department of Arts, Culture, Recreation and Heritage where she worked on that office’s Creative Mapping Project, as well as with the MAPP-SETA where she dealt with film, electronic media and the entertainment industry. A vigorous proponent of the arts in South Africa, Ms Lebethe has been an active and vigorous supporter of the MTF’s work, as well as a frequent attendee of many performances, educational activities and exhibitions over the years. She has also served on the boards of a variety of arts and cultural organisations, including ABC Ulwazi, the African Arts Institute and the Cape Film Commission. She graduated as a Town and Regional Planner from the University of Johannesburg (nee Technikon Witwatersrand) and is currently studying towards a Master’s degree in Public Management.
Malcolm Purkey
Artistic Director
Malcolm Purkey became Artistic Director in January 2005. He previously served as Associate Professor of Drama at the University of the Witwatersrand where he also was a leader of the Junction Avenue Theatre Company. He has also been active in film and television programme development. Purkey has a long list of productions to his credit, including such highly regarded dramas as Sophiatown. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Christine McDonald
Chief Financial Officer
Christine McDonald became Chief Financial Officer in October 2004. Previously she held senior positions at a number of listed companies. Her efforts were a key element in helping The Market to achieve ‘going concern’ financial status. She is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
