Record

LevelSub-fonds
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)DSH1/2
TitleArtistic Director
Description'Day files' of correspondence created by Ian Talbot, in his position as Artistic & Managing Director of the New Shakespeare Company; records relating to the recruitment of the cast and creative teams, including artist's contracts, CVs and company lists; spare copies of scripts (probably acting parts).
LocationTHIS MATERIAL IS HELD AT THE SHAKESPEARE INSTITUTE LIBRARY, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Access StatusOpen
Administrative HistoryThe Artistic Director is responsible for planning the productions for the Theatre, including casting, and will direct at least one show himself per season. He chooses directors for the other productions, as well as members of the creative teams. Artistic Directors of the New Shakespeare Company have included David William (1962-1967); Richard Digby Day (1968-1973); Mervyn Willis (1974-1976); Ian Talbot (1981, 1987-). Ian Talbot combined the role of Artistic & Managing Director from 1987 until 2006 when he reverted to role of Artistic Director. He was succeeded by Timothy Sheader in 2007.

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