Almeida's new Artistic Director

This August, Robert Goold will take over the Artistic Directorship of the Almeida from Michael Attenborough who is standing down after 11 years.

Michael Attenborough said: "I can pay Rupert no higher compliment than point to the fact that we are co-producing two shows with his company Headlong (one of which he is directing himself) during my final season up to the end of 2013. I am truly thrilled to be passing the theatre on to, not only a bold and brilliant director, but someone who takes equal delight in the promotion of other artists and the same ambitious, progressive programming for which the Almeida has always been known."