CHRIS WHEELER

West End General Manager

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Chris Wheeler is the Managing Director of Harlequin Theatricals Ltd and an experienced theatre producer and general manager working across the West End, touring, international projects, and new work development. His credits include serving as General Manager on Burlesque the Musical and Midnight (West End), Associate Producer and General Manager on The West End Men (West End, UK & Asian tours), and senior producing roles with Curve, Leicester, Glynis Henderson Productions, and Scala Theatre. His work spans large-scale commercial productions, new writing, musicals, international touring, and filmed live performance, with projects presented in London, across the UK, Europe, Asia, and North America.

Alongside his production work, Chris is a respected speaker, facilitator, and educator. He regularly guest lectures and delivers workshops at leading UK drama schools, sharing real-world industry insight with emerging theatre-makers, and also works with business leaders and organisations to deliver workshops on leadership, collaboration, delivery under pressure, and project management. Drawing on experience from both live performance and corporate environments, Chris is known for translating creative practice into clear, practical strategies that support high-performing teams and successful live projects.