Vicky Featherstone is white woman with silver hair. She wears small hoop earrings, thin necklaces and a dark blue top. In the background is a wall painted maroon. She has her chin up and is looking/smiling at the camera.
Changing Faces

Royal Court Artistic Director to depart

Arts Professional
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The Artistic Director of London’s Royal Court Theatre VICKY FEATHERSTONE has announced she will step down later this year.

Featherstone has been an Artistic Director and CEO since 1997, first at Paines Plough and then the National Theatre of Scotland until 2012.

Under Featherstone’s leadership, the Royal Court has supported over 600 writers through writer development programmes and groups.

“Being Artistic Director of the Royal Court is one of best jobs in the world,” Featherstone said. “There are no words for how life-changing, challenging, invigorating and complex this job is, and like everyone who has ever done this role here, it is forever part of my DNA.”

Chair of the board ANTHONY BURTON CBE said Featherstone has been a “tireless leader”.

“She has been an innovator and champion of many initiatives such as the Me Too movement in the theatre. We are hugely grateful to Vicky for her invaluable and profound contribution to the work, welfare, and financial stability of the Court,” he added.

Recruitment for Featherstone’s successor will commence in late February.