Wayne Glover-Stuart: Theatre Producer And Convicted Sex Offender
The information regarding this individual and company has been taken from articles written by Matt Hemley for The Stage. Original articles are linked at the bottom of this post. This article is not written with malicious intent, nor to harass or defame anyone. It is shared in good faith and in the public interest, based on information already reported publicly or directly experienced by others. The purpose is awareness and protection - not personal attack.
Warning: This post contains themes of sexual assault and misconduct that some readers may find upsetting.
In February 2025, theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart was found guilty of four sexual offences against two separate victims. His crimes involved luring young men to what he claimed were “Calvin Klein underwear shoots,” only to sexually assault them once they were isolated and vulnerable.
Initially, in April, Glover-Stuart walked away from court with a 24-month suspended sentence - no prison time, just unpaid work, rehabilitation activity, and 10 years on the sex offenders register. For his victims, the message was devastating: a man who had manipulated, lied, and violated their trust was still free to move about in the same industry where he had found his targets.
One of Wayne’s survivors shared a victim impact statement that laid bare just how destructive this ordeal has been. He described suffering “constant bouts of anger and anxiety,” a deterioration of mental health, and even suicidal thoughts. He revealed how the trauma has left him struggling to work, withdrawing from friends and family, and losing the joy he once felt for the industry he had worked so hard to be a part of.
His words were raw, powerful, and heartbreaking – a reminder that abuse doesn’t end in the moment. Its impact is carried by survivors every single day.
I have nothing but immense admiration for this survivor’s strength. To testify, to raise awareness, and to push back against a system that initially let his abuser walk free takes incredible courage. Survivors like him deserve to be believed, supported, and protected – not retraumatised by lenient sentences that minimise the harm done.
Gaslighting and Lack of Remorse
After his original sentencing, Wayne posted on Instagram implying that he was somehow victim, describing the past 16 months as “hell like you wouldn’t believe” and announcing he was “taking a break from the arts.” This is a classic tactic of abusers: gaslighting the public, reframing themselves as the harmed party, and showing no remorse for the lives they’ve damaged.
This public self-pity contrasted sharply with the courage of his victim, who testified about assaults that took place during underwear shoots where Glover-Stuart touched their genitals and performed oral sex without consent.
The Power of Making Noise
When Glover-Stuart first received his suspended sentence, a friend of one victim reached out to The 98% for help. Putting together a post that was then shared to Instagram - we wanted to warn others in the industry that, despite being convicted of serious sexual offences, Glover-Stuart remained free and was planning to continue working. That post ended up reaching over 17,000 people.
At the same time, the victim and his supporters appealed the lenient sentence. We cannot say for certain that the public outcry, including our post, directly impacted the court’s decision – but the friend of the victim told us they believed it played a part. And in July, the Court of Appeal agreed that the suspended sentence was unduly lenient. Glover-Stuart was resentenced to three years in prison, and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
Why Safeguarding Matters
This case isn’t just about one man’s crimes. It exposes how predators can operate in plain sight when there are no robust safeguarding measures in place. Glover-Stuart had held roles at respected organisations like Shakespeare’s Globe, Theatre Peckham, and Chiswick Playhouse. There is no suggestion offences occurred there – but it shows that someone with prestigious experiences and legitimation doesn’t necessarily mean they are safe to work with. On the contrary - some use this legitimation to carry out nefarious and criminal activity, trusting that their professional reputation will shield them from suspicion
In fact, in 2023, Wayne and his partner (someone who chose to “stand by him” during the trials) formed a theatre company called Telluric, set up with the mission of creating a theatre sector where “all LGBTQIA+ stories are told regardless of gender, race, disability or socio-economic background.” Sadly, even those who position themselves as progressive changemakers cannot be assumed safe simply because their public image appears aligned with inclusivity or social justice.
Thankfully, in this case, Glover-Stuart’s survivors did not plan on staying silent. One put it plainly:
“There needs to be some sort of check or safeguarding. It’s about checking who are in those spaces.”
A Call to the Industry
This case is a powerful reminder that strength is not found in silence, but in speaking out – even when it feels impossible. Survivors who use their voices, and allies who amplify them, shine light where predators thrive in the dark.
Speaking up is never easy, but it can tip the scales toward justice, as we saw when a suspended sentence was overturned because people refused to stay quiet. Every act of truth-telling, every platform used to amplify others, every refusal to look away makes a difference.
We must continue to push for an industry where safeguarding is non-negotiable, where survivors are believed and supported, and where those who exploit power can no longer disguise themselves as victims.
Because using our voices together doesn’t just raise awareness – it protects, it empowers, and it creates the possibility of real change.
Written by Alexa Morden
To read and share the original instagram posts click here for the PSA, and here for the appeal result.
Read more from Matt Hemley’s reporting on this case in The Stage:
Victim of theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart breaks silence over sexual abuse
Theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart found guilty of sexual assault
Theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart in prison after initial sentence overturned