Dominic Cooke has been appointed artistic director of the Royal Court Theatre, replacing Ian Rickson at the end of the venue’s 50th anniversary season.
Currently associate director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Cooke will take up the post in January 2007.
He commented: “The Royal Court is one of the leading theatres in the world and I am delighted to be taking over from Ian Rickson as artistic director and pursuing my vision for its future.”
At the RSC, the director has been responsible for new writing, producing the company’s New Work Festivals and six other new plays. He has also worked with Michael Boyd on all aspects of programming and shaping the RSC’s artistic policy. Previously, he was also associate director at the Royal Court for four years.
Anthony Burton, chair of the English Stage Company and the selection committee, said: “Dominic Cooke dazzled the interview panel with his inspirational vision, innovative programming ideas and plans for change at the Royal Court. Dominic was the unanimous choice from a truly exceptional field.”
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