O’Thomas named LAMDA Principal and Chief Executive 

The Board of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) has named Professor MARK O’THOMAS as the drama school’s next Principle and Chief Executive, commencing 1 October. 

His appointment comes after former LAMDA Director SARAH FRANKCOM resigned last August, leading to an internal investigation into her management style. 

LAMDA says that O’Thomas’s priorities include growth in examinations and expansion of international applications with a commitment to seek an extensive range of new talent from the UK and around the world.

President of LAMDA, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, commented: “Future generations of students will now have the opportunity to train under the brilliant leadership of Professor Mark O’Thomas. As the next Principal, Mark will grow LAMDA’s crucial, world-leading role in drama training, whether training our students as actors, directors, or developing their skills through LAMDA’s production and technical training courses”. 

Professor O’Thomas said he is thrilled to succeed as the next Principal and new Chief Executive of LAMDA. 

“I will serve LAMDA, its staff and students as it embarks on an exciting new phase of its development, making the most of my previous senior roles in higher education and in the performing arts sectors, my proven background in developing and implementing equality and diversity practices, my work as an academic in the creative industries, as well as my practical experience in theatre and television.”