Nia Janis
Director
Nia Janis is a founding Director of Playful Productions. Her experience as a producer, executive producer and general manager spans the West End, Broadway, collaborations with subsidised houses, and UK and international touring.
Current and recent work as a producer includes Inter Alia, All My Sons, Groundhog Day and A Little Life. Nia is a longtime collaborator with director Matthew Warchus. Their most recent production, Pride the Musical, has transferred to the Bridge Theatre following sold-out runs at the Dorfman Theatre in London and Sherman Theatre in Cardiff.
Current and recent Executive Producer work includes Moulin Rouge! The Musical and MJ in the West End and Wild Rose at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
General management includes Wicked, Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Come From Away. She has also overseen dozens of productions including Kinky Boots, Shrek The Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, American Buffalo and The Audience.
Nia’s early career included producing on the fringe in London and Edinburgh, production management at Theatre Royal Haymarket, work in the technical department at the RSC, and roles in the management and artistic departments of the Royal Court. She has served on the Society of London Theatre, Paines Plough and Bush Theatre boards and is a member of the Women’s Health Committee.