Marcus Barker joins SP&Co

June 25, 2025

Marcus Barker joins SP&Co

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Marcus Barker as the new Executive Producer of Shaun Parker & Company!

Marcus brings a wealth of experience, insight and creative energy to our team, having held senior leadership positions here and internationally. Marcus joins us from his most recent position as Chief Executive of Piano+ and prior to that as the Executive Director and Producer of Ten Days on the Island in Tasmania. He brings international flair, experience and connections having lived in the Republic of Ireland and the UK working with organisations such as the Dublin Theatre Festival, English Touring Opera, National Portrait Gallery and the Lyric Hammersmith.

He’s made significant contributions to the cultural sector through his involvement in international forums and as a member of boards and steering committees, including the World Federation of International Music Competitions in Geneva and closer to home with Tasdance, Festival of Voices, Tasmanian Writers Centre and Critical Path. With his remarkable blend of leadership, creativity and connection, we couldn’t be more excited about the future with Marcus on board.

 

“I’m excited to be joining Shaun Parker & Company at such a dynamic moment in its history. This is a time of bold creativity and growth, and I’m looking forward to working alongside Shaun and the team to expand opportunities for audiences to experience the Company’s extraordinary work—both here in Australia and internationally. I’m excited to be supporting the creation of new works and championing the incredible dancers who bring our stories to life.”

– Marcus Barker

 

Please join us in giving Marcus a very warm welcome! We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you all.