Jamie Lloyd was highly praised for his revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Evita’ (PA)

Those working behind the scenes are just as important as those who are in front of the curtain when it comes to visibility and awareness within the LGBTQ+ community, which is where theatre director Jamie Lloyd draws influences from.

Lloyd, who is gay, is best known for his stripped-back and high-impact contemporary renditions of classic theatre and has won Olivier and Tony Awards for his work. He also continually pushes for accessible and affordable theatre productions and inclusion, which is often a barrier for LGBTQ+ actors.