Lighthouse Festival has named David Leyshon as its new Artistic Director following a national search.
Leyshon officially took over the role on August 4 after serving as Interim Artistic Producer since the fall of 2025.
During that time, he helped guide Lighthouse through its current summer season and contributed to the success of the 2026 community production of Curtains. Leyshon also directed the world premiere of Secret Service, which the festival says has quickly become an audience favourite.
He is already looking ahead, working on Lighthouse Festival’s 2027 playbill, which is expected to be announced soon.
(Written by: Jeremy Hall)