The National Theatre announced that Director and Choreographer Miranda Cromwell; author, academic, and dramaturg Dr Sophie Duncan; and Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage have been appointed as Artistic Associates. Clint Dyer will continue working with the National Theatre as an Associate Artist. Together, this artistic group will work closely with Indhu Rubasingham, the new Director and Co-Chief Executive of the National Theatre; Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie; and the wider team to support and shape the National Theatre’s creative vision, ensuring the broadest possible access to high-quality theatre in the world.
These appointments come at a pivotal moment as Indhu Rubasingham is due to present her first season of productions next week.
Speaking about the appointments, Indhu Rubasingham, said: “I am really happy to be welcoming Miranda, Sophie, and Lynn as our new Artistic Associates. Alongside Clint, who continues his inspiring work with us as an Associate Artist, this brilliant group brings a wealth of experience, passion and different perspectives to our NT community. Their distinguished careers as leading practioners in their fields speak volumes about their extraordinary talent and their unwavering dedication to pushing and challenging artistic boundaries.”
Miranda Cromwell said: “I am elated to join such an esteemed group of Artistic Associates at the National Theatre at this exciting and pivotal time. It is thrilling to be here at the start of a new chapter of history for the NT with the assiduous and inspiring Indhu Rubasingham and Kate Varah at the helm.”
Dr Sophie Duncan said: “Indhu Rubasingham’s vision for the National Theatre is both strikingly contemporary and true to the NT’s original mission: to bring the best of everything theatre has to offer to audiences in the UK and internationally. I’m thrilled to be joining her as Artistic Associate to work on plays old and new.”
Clint Dyer said: “It is with great pride and joy that I join this exciting new era for the NT as Indhu’s Associate Artist.”
Lynn Nottage said: “Indhu Rubasingham is a visionary leader, and I’m beyond excited to be invited to be part of the vibrant and vital community that she is creating at the National Theatre.”
