Reece McMahon
London, GB
Bio
Reece is an interdisciplinary arts producer working across dance, theatre, live and outdoor arts. In 2022, he became Executive Director of Chisenhale Dance Space, an artist development and creation space that supports marginalised dance artists from Tower Hamlets, London and across the UK. CDS primarily supports an Artist Community of 250+ artists that spans all ages and roles within experimental performance, including performers, choreographers, teachers, curators, producers and advocates for sectoral change. Previously, as a Producer at New Diorama Theatre, Reece helped establish NDT Broadgate, an award-winning rehearsal and development complex in City of London and oversaw a season that saw NDT winning Fringe Theatre of the Year 2022. From 2020 to 2023, Reece co-founded The REcreate Agency, raising £1 million for arts projects and supporting over 550 creatives. His career began at The Place after graduating from London Contemporary Dance School. He is currently a Trustee at Seven Dials Playhouse.
Bio
Reece is an interdisciplinary arts producer working across dance, theatre, live and outdoor arts. In 2022, he became Executive Director of Chisenhale Dance Space, an artist development and creation space that supports marginalised dance artists from Tower Hamlets, London and across the UK. CDS primarily supports an Artist Community of 250+ artists that spans all ages and roles within experimental performance, including performers, choreographers, teachers, curators, producers and advocates for sectoral change. Previously, as a Producer at New Diorama Theatre, Reece helped establish NDT Broadgate, an award-winning rehearsal and development complex in City of London and oversaw a season that saw NDT winning Fringe Theatre of the Year 2022. From 2020 to 2023, Reece co-founded The REcreate Agency, raising £1 million for arts projects and supporting over 550 creatives. His career began at The Place after graduating from London Contemporary Dance School. He is currently a Trustee at Seven Dials Playhouse.
Producing Practice
Most of my work happens through my role at Chisenhale Dance Space, with limited capacity for taking on extra freelance projects outside the commitments I already have right now. When I have capacity, I like to work with artists in a collaborative way and over a longer period of timing – helping meaningfully shift something in their practice or work. I offer mentorship / consultancy for shorter burst of time where needed!
Areas of Expertise
Dance
Theatre
Outdoor arts
Live art
UK touring
Artist development
Supporting early-career artists
Working with marginalised people
Starting a company
Venue / building producing rural touring
Arts Council England Project Grants
Trust & Foundation applications
Movement / dramaturgical support
Event / project management
Working with artists with access needs
Wellbeing / care-led approaches
Experimental work
Collaboration Interests
