From co-founding the world’s largest live theatre company to launching Trafalgar Entertainment, Dame Rosemary Squire has spent her career shaping the stages we know and love.
In this episode of Performing in Life, she shares the extraordinary journey behind the curtain from her early days in Nottingham to producing Broadway shows, live-streaming global events, and winning Entrepreneur of the Year.
We talk about:
The birth of Trafalgar Entertainment and its global productions (including a Broadway-bound Rocky Horror Show exclusive)
Growing up dyslexic and learning creativity through finger puppets, music, and performance
Why opportunities like Stagecoach matter more than ever in today’s world
From ATG to Trafalgar: the joy of getting closer to the work again
Lessons in leadership - conviction, resilience, and the power of kindness in business
Her ultimate live gig: dancing backstage with Bruce Springsteen
Balancing motherhood, late nights, and running global theatre empires
What we can all learn from pioneers like Stella Rimington and Indhu Rubasingham
With warmth and candour, Rosemary reflects on resilience, risk-taking, and why kindness is the leadership quality she’s most proud to champion.