The Donmar Warehouse has a new artistic director.
Tim Sheader will take on the role, and that of joint chief executive alongside executive director Henny Finch.
He will take up the role in March 2024, replacing Michael Longhurst and joining from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre where he has been artistic director since 2007.
Sheader has directed more 20 productions at Regent’s Park, including the Olivier and Evening Standard Award-winning musicals Into the Woods, Hello Dolly, Crazy For You and Jesus Christ Superstar.
He said: “What an absolute honour to follow in the footsteps of theatre giants and be asked to lead this remarkable theatre. The invitation live performance offers to share a moment in time together has never been more important, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to invite as many different audiences as possible to experience the life enhancing feeling of being in that unparalleled space, where our imaginations can soar and magic happen.
“As the Donmar continues on its path as a financially independent theatre I am very much looking forward to meeting and working with its many loyal members and supporters to create inclusive, accessible and must-see work on and beyond the stage.”