Artistic Director

Dominic Cooke is Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre.

He is a multi-award-winning stage and screen director whose recent theatre work includes Mrs Warren’s Profession, Hello Dolly, Medea, Good (West End); The Normal Heart and Follies (National Theatre). He was the Artistic Director of the Royal Court from 2007-2013. On screen, he has directed two features films The Courier and On Chesil Beach, as well as three episodes of The Hollow Crown for television.

Dominic said, “12 years after leaving the Royal Court, I couldn’t be more excited to be returning as an Artistic Director again and in particular to be taking the reins of this unique theatre. This small room in Islington is internationally renowned and maintains an unparalleled ability to present work that feels at once incredibly intimate and globally resonant. I already have ideas cooking in my head. Stepping into Rupert’s shoes is no mean feat but I’m grateful to be taking over an organisation in good health.”