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English National Opera appoints Rambert’s Helen Shute as chief executive

English National Opera appoints Rambert’s Helen Shute as chief executive

by Matthew Hemley

Rambert boss Helen Shute is to lead English National Opera as its new chief executive

Appointments

English National Opera appoints Rambert’s Helen Shute as chief executive

Michael Harrison to chair National Theatre’s commercial producing board

Norwich Theatre gears up for 'new era' with hires from Meta and Apple

BBC's Tim Davie to co-chair Creative Industries Council

Lenny Henry and Maz Evans named patrons of Polka Theatre

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Production News

Maria Friedman to lead Kimberly Akimbo cast at Hampstead Theatre

Maria Friedman to lead Kimberly Akimbo cast at Hampstead Theatre

All-female Mischief Theatre team to stage 'platonic rom-com' at the Other Palace

All-female Mischief Theatre team to stage 'platonic rom-com' at the Other Palace

Ben Whishaw and Thelma and Louise musical lined up for Young Vic season

Ben Whishaw and Thelma and Louise musical lined up for Young Vic season

Richard Coles' Murder Before Evensong adapted for the stage

Richard Coles' Murder Before Evensong adapted for the stage

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