Change for the National Theatre

Nicholas Hytner, the Director of the National Theatre responsible for a golden decade in the history of the theatre, has announced that he will leave the organisation in spring 2015. Hynter has lead the helm of the iconic institution on the Southbank for ten years, and will continue for another two before his successor will take over to take their own turn at enjoying leading a theatre which is renowned for programming and staging a vast and deep variety of productions. Hynter has lead the National Theatre to fantastic levels of creative and commercial success over the past decade, and it is hoped that is successor will continue in this vein. Hynter took over the National Theatre from Trevor Nunn in 2003 and has introduced many innovations to the venue during his time, such as Sunday performances and the NT Live cinema screenings, which have also been adopted by mainstream ballet companies in a bid to make their dance work more accessible. Hynter has also overseen many productions such as Henry V, War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The History Boys and One Man, Two Guvnors: the National Theatre currently has four productions playing in the West End of London. In addition, at this year’s Olivier Awards, productions which have been staged by the National Theatre have received fourteen nominations. In his aim before he leaves, Hynter hopes to see the culmination of NT Future, which is a £70 million project which includes redevelopment of the Cottesloe theatre which will reopen as the Dorfman. The project also includes the creation of a new learning centre, production building, backstage viewing walkway for theatregoers and public garden, and improvements to equipment, services and facilities. Dancewear Central wishes Nicholas and the theatre every success for the future.