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Dominic Cooke appointed as new Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre

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The Almeida has announced that multi-award-winning stage and screen director Dominic Cooke will succeed Rupert Goold as Artistic Director of the theatre, joining the organisation in 2026.

His recent theatre work includes聽Mrs Warren鈥檚 Profession,聽Hello Dolly,听Medea,听Good聽(West End);聽The Normal Heart听补苍诲听Follies聽(National Theatre). He was the Artistic Director of the Royal Court from 2007-2013. On screen, he has directed two features films聽The Courier听补苍诲听On Chesil Beach, as well as three episodes of聽The Hollow Crown聽for television.

Dominic Cooke said, 鈥�12 years after leaving the Royal Court, I couldn鈥檛 be more excited to be returning as an Artistic Director and to be taking the reins of this unique theatre. Under Rupert, the Almeida has been a beacon of quality and innovation. I鈥檓 hugely grateful to him and his team to be handed an organisation in such good health. I look forward to building on this legacy and to future adventures in this magical space.鈥�

Chair of the Board聽Tamara Ingram聽said, 鈥淲e are over the moon that Dominic has accepted the role of Artistic Director. He is celebrated around the world and brings a wealth of experience both of running a theatre and as a consistently acclaimed, award-winning artist. We are greatly looking forward to what lies ahead and to seeing how his leadership defines the next chapter of the Almeida.鈥�

Current Almeida Artistic Director聽Rupert Goold聽said, 鈥淒ominic聽is a wonderful appointment. His Royal Court was brimming with confidence and new voices and I am sure he will bring his many talents to bear on continuing the rich story of our great theatre.鈥�

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