New associates named at National Theatre

The National Theatre has appointed MIRANDA CROMWELL, SOPHIE DUNCAN, and LYNN NOTTAGE as artistic associates alongside CLINT DYER as an associate artist.

Director and choreographer Miranda Cromwell has directed for theatres including the National Theatre, Manchester Royal Exchange, Nottingham Playhouse, Almeida, Talawa, Soho, The Bush, Kiln, Young Vic, Bristol Old Vic and Hudson Theatre New York.

Duncan, a research fellow and dean for welfare at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, writes extensively on Shakespeare and theatre history and has advised theatre companies, broadcasters and heritage organisations including Shakespeare’s Globe, the New Vic, the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company, the BBC and the National Trust.

Lynn Nottage is a playwright and a screenwriter, and the first woman in history to win two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.

Clint Dyer is the former deputy artistic director of the National Theatre. His work at the theatre includes playing the role of Cutler in the Olivier winning production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom for which he won best actor at the I.A.R. Awards.

Speaking about the appointments, National Theatre artistic director INDHU RUBASINGHAM said: “I am really happy to be welcoming Miranda, Sophie and Lynn as our new artistic associates.

“Alongside Clint, who continues his inspiring work with us as an associate artist, this brilliant group brings a wealth of experience, passion and different perspectives to our [National theatre] community.

“Their distinguished careers as leading practitioners in their fields speak volumes about their extraordinary talent and their unwavering dedication to pushing and challenging artistic boundaries.”