I am a cultural producer and leader. I am motivated by the purpose of collaborating with extraordinary artists, telling stories that connects people and strive for positive change.
Driven by values of curiosity, courage and care, and determination to turn challenges into opportunities, I’ve built a unique blend of cross ecosystem experiences within the arts sector in the UK and internationally. In my tenacity to seek new pathways under challenging context for the arts, I’ve been exploring opportunities across sectors including with the United Nations. I am proud to have advocated for the performing arts sector at the UN’s Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 2026.
My experience blends managing grant-funded projects, grass-roots venue fundraising and leadership, regional artist development and consortium management; Commercial Producing with West End and Fringe First credits. I’ve been supported by the British Council and European Theatre Convention Travel Grant, Screenskills Bursary, Stage One Producers Bursary, Arts Council England Developing Your Creative Practice, to name a few.
My non-linear journey made me a compassionate collaborator. I always start by listening to what’s needed, and I have a strong ability to imagine and realise new possibilities and solutions at all levels.
Currently, I work part-time as Arts and Culture Project Commissioner for Luton Borough Council, in a job-share with Imrana Mahmoond. This powerful partnership taught me trust-building, co-leadership that draws on complimenting skills and strengths, effective team working and communication. We have steered policy change to enable the Council to distribute arts funding to individuals, removing barriers for earlier career artists.
I am part of the producing team for large-scale events Party in the Park and Prom in the Park to celebrate 150th anniversary borough status for Luton.
Alongside this, I was awarded Luton Borough Council’s Elevate Business Launchpad Grant (2026) and Stage One Producers Bursary (2024) to consolidate and develop Natalie Chan Producing.
Under Natalie Chan Producing, I have been providing management services to a range of clients, recently for Jonathan Church Theatre Productions on three large scale musicals touring internationally, and for Pleasance Theatre on a Palestinian production at Edinburgh Fringe 2026.
I have also provided services more locally in Luton with Luton’s Arts Council England Creative People and Places organisation - Revoluton and University of Bedfordshire offering Festival support and mentoring to artists and students.
In the project page, you’ll get a glimpse of what I did along the way, and I’ve always been committed to sharing that learning through my speaking and facilitation work.