U.K. National Theatre Sets 12 New Productions, Rufus Norris to Step Down as Director in 2025
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Director of the National Theatre Rufus Norris has unveiled 12 new productions and has also confirmed that he will step down after 10 years as director in mid-2025 when his current term comes to an end.
Under Norris’ leadership the National Theatre broadened both its program and audience and expanded its reach far beyond London.
He had a key focus on widening the representation of voices and stories told on the National Theatre’s stages. Since 2015, the National Theatre stages have been on average 88% full – despite the disruption of COVID-19.
Digital innovation under his stewardship has seen National Theater reach new audiences in over 180 countries, and the National Theatre at Home platform – born during the pandemic – has ensured that its work is shared with a wide audience.
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