Royal Variety Performance Management & Production

The Constitution of the Royal Variety Charity details that its annual fundraising event, the Royal Variety Performance, is organised exclusively by the Life-President of the charity (currently Giles Cooper, OBE), with assistance from the Vice-Chairman (currently, Phil Dale). Both roles are voluntary and unpaid.

The Constitution further details that the charity's elected offices of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasurer, also act as the elected officials for the Royal Variety Performance. They may also act as Executive Producers, should they so wish, but most importantly, work closely and in conjunction with the television producers to produce the best show possible for the charity and its beneficiaries.

The Life-President, with assistance from the Vice-Chairman, is also responsible for the negotiation of television & production contracts, the staging & ticketing of the show, and of course the hosting of the Royal guests of honour.

Should you wish to contact Giles Cooper OBE, or Phil Dale, regarding the Royal Variety Performance, please contact:-

Victoria Bond, Head of Events
020 8898 8164 or Email

ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE - PRODUCTION

Chairman & Life-President: GILES COOPER OBE, Vice-Chairman: PHIL DALE

Director of Entertainment and Daytime, ITV plc: KATIE RAWCLIFFE 

Managing Director, Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios): RICHARD COWLES

The Lifted Entertainment Production Team can change from year to year, but in 2024 included: Fiona Clark (Executive Producer), Helen Riddell (Series Producer), Richard Valentine (Director), Amanda Chiddle (Producer), David Smyth (ITV Network), Amanda George (Line Producer), Anthony Van Laast (Stage Director), Kevin Duff (Sound Supervisor), Dave Davey (Lighting Director), Mark Wagman (Talent Executive), Peter Bingemann (Production Designer), Dave Arch (Musical Director).

The Royal Variety Performance has been presented annually since 1912 in aid of the Royal Variety Charity.