Joyce Hytner

Joyce Anita Hytner OBE (née Myers; born December 1935) is a British theatrical fundraiser who sits on the board of the Old Vic,^[1] the Royal Court Theatre,^[2] the Criterion Theatre,^[3] the Quintessentially Foundation,^[4] Manchester International Festival,^[5] and works for the fundraising consultancy Act IV.^[6]

Joyce Hytner OBE
Born	Joyce Anita Myers December 1935 (age 89)
Nationality	British
Occupation	Fundraiser
Known for	Theatrical fundraising
Spouse	Benet Hytner ​ ​ (m. 1954; died 2023)​
Children	4, including Sir Nicholas Hytner

Early life

Joyce Anita Myers ^[7] was born to Bernard Myers and Vera Myers (née Classick).^[8]

Career

Hytner once worked as a publicist for Granada Television.^[9]

Personal life

Hytner was married to retired barrister Benet Hytner until his death in 2023; they had four children: Nicholas, Jenny, Richard and James.^[8]

Awards

• 2004 OBE for services to the arts