About Us
Telling great stories in collaboration with trusted partners.
Anthology Theatre began its life in 2002 when Bob Benton started supporting and investing in productions. Since then, we have grown into a full-scale production company, producing and managing its own work under Managing Director & Executive Producer, Lil Lambley.
The Team
Bob Benton.
Chairman and Founder
Having enjoyed a 30-year career in broking and investment banking, Bob transferred his expertise to the development and production of media content. He founded Bob &Co in 2010, which rebranded as the Anthology Group in 2018. Bob has executive produced multiple productions across film, theatre, and television.
Lil Lambley.
Managing Director & Executive Producer
Before joining Anthology, Lil worked as a general manager in the West End, most notably at Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group. Lil has also worked as a theatre consultant with an emphasis on business affairs, budgeting and financial analysis, and contractual support and sits on the board of Headlong Theatre Company and Cranleigh Arts Centre.
Caitlin Ferrara.
Associate Producer and Head of Operations
Caitlin was the first employee of Bob & Co, the original name of the Anthology group, and has worked with Bob Benton since 2010 across media operations, investment, development and production. Originally from Los Angeles, Caitlin has a background in talent management, television production and theatre.
Sam Julyan.
Creative Producer
Sam creates live content for new audiences, with the intention of redefing commercial theatre. Recent Credits include the Stage Adaptation of Emma Donoghue's Academy Award Winning and Booker Prize nominated project Room (Stratford East, Dundee Rep, Abbey Theatre, Princess of Wales, Toronto), Carmen Jones (Classic Stage Company, New York; four Lucille Lortel Award including Outstanding Revival); No Villain, world premiere of Arthur Miller’s first play (West End). Supported by the Stage One bursary award, and a recent alumnus of the inaugural New York/London producer exchange between Stage One and Columbia University.
Dom Hodson.
Investment Coordinator
Dom joined the Anthology team in 2016 to provide investment analysis for the Cultural Capital Fund. He now manages our investment in third-party productions. He is also an actor with over 12 years’ experience on screen and stage; in the West End, around the UK and internationally.
Sarah Murray.
General Manager
Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sarah started her Theatre career at Edinburgh Fringe. She then moved South to work on London 2012 Ceremonies, then as Deputy General Manager at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, alongside other Projects. She joined Anthology in December 2022 as part of the General Management Team.
Maddy Mutch.
General Manager
Maddy joins the Anthology team from Selladoor Worldwide, where she was Creative Producer. During her time there she led on an array of national and international tours including We Will Rock You (Global Tour), Footloose (UK Tour) and Avenue Q (UK Tour). Maddy’s background is eclectic, having been brought up in dance, she initially pursued a career in choreography, before branching into various management positions. Alongside her work within organisations Maddy produces independently and has recently received a bursary from Stage One.
Beth Shouler.
Creative Development Associate
Beth joins Anthology having just completed a Clore Fellowship in Cultural Leadership. Before that she was Head of Creative Programmes and New Work Associate for Leicester Curve specialising in the development of new work and talent. She is an experienced dramaturg and director and recently the official runner up for the Royal Theatrical Support Trust Sir Peter Hall Director’s Award and Stage One’s Bridge the Gap programme in commercial producing. She works on the creative development of new projects.
Leah Taylor.
Production Assistant
Leah joins the Anthology team from Polka Theatre where she was Assistant Producer for 2 and a half years. She has also worked as a freelance Assistant Producer with New International Encounter (NIE) and Goblin Theatre and is well versed in Children’s/Family Theatre in the subsidised sector. Leah joined the team in January 2024. She is excited to continue her career development with Anthology and to learn more about the commercial industry.
The Board
Bob Benton
Richard Bridges
Freddie Ryecart
Yvonne Yeoh
Lil Lambley
