Ian Albery


Ian Bronson Albery is an English theatre consultant, manager, and producer. He is a former chief executive of Sadler's Wells Theatre, and was in charge of the Donmar Warehouse from 1961 to 1989.
He is the son of Sir Donald Albery, a prolific theatre manager. From 1958 through 1972, Ian Albery served as stage manager, production manager, or technical director for more than 100 West End theatre productions, including:
Albery has served as managing director at the Piccadilly Theatre, the vice-chairman of the Association of British Theatre Technicians, and as an executive member of the Society of West End Theatre.

Personal life

Albery married actress Barbara Yu Ling Lee in 1966. They had two sons before the marriage ended in divorce. He has a daughter from a later relationship with costume designer Jenny Beavan. In 2003 he married Judy Monahan.