Beatrice Chia-Richmond
Creative Director
As Creative Director of Running Into The Sun since its inception in 2009, Beatrice plays an imperative role in selecting the best acts the company promotes, using her discerning taste and many years of experience in the entertainment industry to carefully sniff out the finest productions to give the best concert experience.
With her background as a theatrical director, Beatrice places great importance in the production quality of a show, always the first to ensure that nothing is compromised. As head of the company, Beatrice has led with great foresight to bring the business to Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and China.
Having directed over 40 productions in under 10 years, Beatrice inspires, pushes and drives the arts scene in Singapore. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (UK), she was recipient of the National Arts Award, the nation's highest accolade for artistic achievements.
A prominent figure in the entertainment and artistic industry in Singapore, Beatrice was selected to be the first female director of the nation's proudest and largest show in 2011 – the National Day Parade.
Awards:
Best Director, Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards 2002
Play of the Year (Bent), Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards 2004
Best Actress (Dead Certain), Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards 2005
Young Artist Award, National Arts Council, 2006
Lianhe Zaobao’s ‘People of the Year 2012’ Award