The Old Vic has appointed a new executive director.
Laura Stevenson will work alongside artistic director Matthew Warchus to further the artistic and social mission of the iconic theatre.
Stevenson, who starts her new role in July, previously worked as executive director of Sadler’s Wells, deputy director of the Hayward Gallery, and has also held positions at the Royal Opera House and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
She succeeds Kate Varah, who leaves the theatre after 12 years, seven years as executive director, to take up the same position at the National Theatre.
The Old Vic is currently staging The 47th, a new play from Mike Bartlett starring Bertie Carvel, Tamara Tunie and Lydia Wilson, until May 28.
