Joyce Anita Hytner (

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Myers; born December 1935) is a British theatrical fundraiser who sits on the board of the

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, the

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, the Criterion Theatre, the Quintessentially Foundation,

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, and works for the fundraising consultancy Act IV.

Early life

Joyce Anita Myers was born to Bernard Myers and Vera Myers (née Classick).

Career

Hytner once worked as a publicist for

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Personal life

Hytner was married to retired barrister Benet Hytner until his death in 2023; they had four children:

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, Jenny, Richard and James.

Awards

* 2004 OBE for services to the arts

References

British philanthropists Place of birth missing (living people) Charity fundraisers (people) Living people 1935 births Officers_of_the_Order_of_the_British_Empire {{philanthropist-stub