Sign in to Digital Theatre
Practitioners on Practice... On Being an Artistic Director: An interview with Vicky Featherstone
“Being an artistic director is about not being scared of the unknown or the hypothetical; it’s about being able to imagine something you can’t quite define.”
Having been named one of the most influential people in British theatre, Vicky Featherstone discusses her path to success, from her role as Artistic Director of touring company Paines Plough to leading the National Theatre of Scotland and her current position with the Royal Court Theatre in London.
Featherstone highlights her passion for new writing, touching on the importance of collaboration and teamwork, and refers to the process and inspiration behind commissioning the award-winning production of Black Watch.