ANNUAL 2012/13 ANNUAL 2012/13

1 September 2012 – 31 August 2013

2 Chief Executive’s review 4 Artistic Director’s review 6 Great theatre 8 10 Kiss Me, Kate 12 The Winslow Boy 14 Sweet Bird of Youth 16 Noises Off 18 The 24 Hour Musicals Celebrity Gala 19 The 24 Hour Plays®: Old Vic New Voices 20 Audiences 22 Old Vic New Voices 24 OVNV Talent 26 OVNV Education 28 OVNV Community 30 The Old Vic Tunnels 32 Beyond the stage 34 Dramatic business 36 How we began 38 Illuminating the future 40 Sustainability 41 Income 42 Fundraising 46 Supporters 48 Actors & creative teams 49 Boards & staff CREATIVITY, SPIRIT & GOODWILL

I’m delighted to be introducing Programming a season in which every show is a regular public subsidy, we aren’t so fortunate. There have been so many glorious moments remember. In just 24 hours, four brand new I look forward with tremendous excitement to the first Old Vic Annual. It creatively rewarding, critically acclaimed and Which is why the generosity and support we’ve on stage this year, but I’d like to highlight two musicals were conceived, written, composed leading The Old Vic forward into a new year. commercially successful, in a 1,000 seat theatre received from individuals, companies, trusts and occasions that are so vital to the Theatre’s and staged by luminaries of our profession, There’s so much to accomplish, and so much celebrates a gloriously happy with no subsidy, can be challenging. And even foundations has been transformational. existence. The Old Vic Lunch at the Savoy is donating their time to help us raise a to share with you all. and successful ninth season when all those forces combine, we still need to always a complete treat and this year, with remarkable £182,000. of work programmed by our fundraise another third of our income in order We believe that it’s this support that led Graham Norton, Henry Goodman and Kim to break even. That we’ve done so again this Arts Council to recognise our Cattrall in attendance, was no exception. It was a spectacular night, full of creativity, remarkable Artistic Director, year, and maintained a strong box office in the entrepreneurship with a one-off grant of £5 We’re indebted to our magnificent Chairman can-do spirit, and goodwill; a list of . It also shines a current financial climate, is better than we million from their Catalyst Endowment of Trustees, Nicholas Cooper, and his attributes that could also be used to describe light on the depth of work we could have hoped for. programme. The grant effectively sets us a Sterling Insurance, for supporting our incredible staff. Their energy and do off-stage and highlights our challenge – raise funds for an Endowment the event and helping us raise a record dedication helps The Old Vic to maintain its While some theatres are able to supplement a and we’ll match it 3:1. So we’re setting our £186,000. And The 24 Hour Musicals position as one of the most illustrious Sally Greene plans for the longer term. good deal of their fundraising requirement with sights on raising £15 million by 2015. Celebrity Gala was another thrilling night to theatres in the world. Chief Executive

2 3 a year of firstsTo us, great

2012/13 was a fantastic year for The Old Vic, with a number of firsts: first musical, first regional tour, first time for the 24 Hour Musicals and some extraordinary actors performing on our stage for the first time.

Actors making their Old Vic debuts included Sheridan OVNV Talent supported five fledgling theatre companies at Smith as a stylish and distinctive Hedda Gabler, Henry the Edinburgh Fringe 2012; the OVNV Education programme Goodman in a moving portrayal of the proud patriarch in went from strength to strength; and OVNV Community The Winslow Boy, and Kim Cattrall and Seth Numrich who announced the formation of The Old Vic Community were unforgettable as Alexandra del Lago and Chance Company through which we’ll engage with many more Wayne in Sweet Bird of Youth. people who might not usually come to the theatre. Our community work and schools programme has proved that We were delighted to welcome the enormously talented taking part, a collaborative way of working and sharing the Marianne Elliott to direct Sweet Bird of Youth – her first experience with others from different backgrounds can be production at The Old Vic. And we welcomed back our good life enhancing. friend , who dazzled us with his brilliant production of Kiss Me, Kate; Anna Mackmin whose None of this could have been achieved without our loyal atmospheric production of Hedda Gabler took my breath audiences and the generous individiuals, companies, trusts away; and Lindsay Posner who directed both The Winslow and foundations who give us financial support for a broad Boy in and our first regional tour – a sparkling range of our work. Nor could it happen without my production of ’s comic masterpiece, Noises Off. dedicated, hard-working colleagues at The Old Vic, who don’t know the meaning of ‘impossible’. Thank you all for This year, our annual fundraiser, The 24 Hour Plays® went everything we’ve achieved together. musical for the first time. It was an exhilarating challenge for the 30 actors, directors, writers and composers, hugely entertaining for everyone in and, most importantly, raised vital funds to support the work of Old Vic New Voices (OVNV).

Kevin Spacey Artistic Director

4 5 great theatre theatre

To us, great theatre is We believe in... about great plays, great Creating a memorable and inspiring performances and great theatre experience for all ages and nights out from the walks of life. We want to reach out moment you step to a broad range of people and through the door. capture the imagination. We aspire to... Securing the future of The Old Vic as a producing house, where the quality of our productions reflects the glory of our past and sets a standard for the future. We’ll build on a tradition of great performances, social engagement and nurturing creative talent.

We stand for... Creativity, passion, excellence, resilience and inclusiveness. These qualities define the character of our organisation, describe how we work, inform the decisions we make, and sit at the heart of how we behave.

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hedda gabler Henrik Ibsen In a version by

5 September – 10 November 2012

‘A riveting and revelatory production’ Financial Times ‘Sheridan Smith is one of the stage stars of her generation... simply thrilling’ Evening Standard ‘Anna Mackmin’s superb production’

75 performances

53,321 audience

495 tickets sold at the discounted community rate

8 9 Hannah Waddingham and Alex Bourne

kiss me, KATE Music and lyrics by Book by Sam & Bella Spewack

A co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre

20 November 2012 – 2 March 2013

‘Nights at the theatre don’t come much more enjoyable’ ‘The razzle dazzle is turned up to 11’ Metro ‘Trevor Nunn’s slick and sassy musical is too darn hot’ Evening Standard 118 performances

82,824 audience

1,200 school children attended for free

10 11 Charlie Rowe

the winslow boy Terrence Rattigan

8 March – 25 May 2013

‘The play feels as fresh as today’s newspaper’ Wall Street Journal ‘Henry Goodman is tremendous’ Independent on Sunday ‘Lindsay Posner’s beautifully judged, elegantly designed and splendidly acted production’ The Daily Telegraph 89 performances

47,456 audience

768 tickets sold at the discounted access rate

12 13 Kim Cattrall and Seth Numrich

sweet bird of youth Tennessee Williams

Presented by The Old Vic, Nica Burns, Max Weitzenhoffer

1 June – 31 August 2013

‘ A performance of incendiary power from Kim Cattrall’ The Daily Telegraph ‘Seth Numrich is a revelation’ Evening Standard ‘Marianne Elliott’s atmospheric, superbly staged revival’ The Mail on Sunday 103 performances

75,253 audience

5,654 tickets sold at the discounted rate to under 25s

Seth Numrich Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer

14 15 From left Danielle Flett, , Sasha Waddell, Thomasin Rand, Chris Larkin, Geoffrey Freshwater, David Bark-Jones, Maureen Beattie , Simon Bubb

noises off uk tour Michael Frayn

27 March – 27 July 2013

‘Comic bliss’ Mail on Sunday ‘Do whatever you must to get a ticket’ Bath Chronicle ‘Lindsay Posner’s sparkling production’ Evening Standard

Theatre Royal Bath Wales Millennium Centre, 136 Cambridge Cardiff Eastbourne Congress Theatre The Lowry, Salford performances Theatre Royal, New Alexandra Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Birmingham Theatre Royal, Nottingham Grand Opera House, Belfast His Majesty’s Theatre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Aberdeen Dublin 74,961 Sheffield Lyceum Wycombe Swan, Norwich Theatre Royal High Wycombe audience King’s Theatre, Leeds Grand Theatre King’s Theatre, Edinburgh

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16 17 the 24 hour musicals CELEBRITY GALA ‘It was a cacophony of nerves, excitement, friendship and forgetfulness. There really was a sense of magic on stage. Disaster and miracles were an inch away from each other’ Freddie Fox, The 24 Hour Musicals Celebrity Gala

The 24 Hour Plays® This glamorous, adrenaline-fuelled event A glittering post-show party, The 25th Hour, saw brought together more than 30 celebrated guests mingle with participants in this unique Annual Gala raises vital actors, directors, writers and composers to theatrical feat, including , Freddie funds to support the work create four short musicals in just 24 hours. Fox, , Anthony Head, , of Old Vic New Voices. Everyone gathered on Saturday evening to Nigel Planer, Meera Syal and host, Matt Lucas. prepare for an exhilarating, collaborative This time, the ninth year, process, culminating in four world premieres The evening raised a remarkable £182,000 it was time for a twist – presented to an audience of more than 1,000 towards the work we do with emerging talent, we went musical. on Sunday 9 December 2012. schools and the community.

the 24 hour PLAYS® OLD VIC NEW VOICES ‘The whole process from the first audition has been the most exhilarating, exciting, exhausting and humbling experience of my life.’ Old Vic New Voices actor

In its seventh year, The 24 An audience of more than 1,000 creative The 39 people who made it through the industry VIPs and members of the public extensive audition and interview process were Hour Plays®: Old Vic New enjoyed six remarkable plays at The Old Vic on given an unparalleled opportunity to show their Voices challenged a company 28 October 2012. From the playwrights’ first work in front of leading industry professionals of emerging actors, writers, ideas, to casting, rehearsals, prop sourcing, and, crucially, the chance to develop invaluable lighting design and sound effects… everything peer-to-peer networks. directors and producers to was created for performance within 24 hours. create and perform six new To date the project has helped to launch over This year we increased the upper age limit of 250 careers, with alumni including Olivier plays in one adrenaline- applicants from 25 to 30, in response to a clear Award-winning playwright fuelled day. demand for more opportunities for that age (Constellations, Royal Court); director Michael group. This, in turn, saw the total number of Longhurst (If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet applications rise by 46% to over 2,500. We also with Jake Gyllenhaal, Roundabout New York); saw an increase in the of applicants, producer James Quaife (Barking in Essex, West with 41% coming from outside the capital and End) and actor Iris Roberts (Charlie and the 21% from non-white British backgrounds. Chocolate Factory, West End).

18 19 AUDIENCES 382 performances at The Old Vic

In addition to staging shows at our home in London and on tour around the UK, our 262,854 online presence is a vital means of sharing our work with a wider audience. audience at The Old Vic

47,231 free or discounted tickets to schools, under 25s, local community, patrons with access requirements and senior citizens 36,500 Twitter followers

136 23,500 performances around the UK Facebook likes

74,961 102,546 audience around the UK YouTube views

20 21 Old vic new voices 260 emerging actors, writers, directors and producers took part in professional development programmes

Old Vic New Voices nurtures emerging talent, runs educational activities for all 2,990 ages and makes participation in theatre available to the wider community. reduced price Community tickets

5 4,800 new plays created free tickets to 40 London state schools

40 9,000 school partners Edinburgh Fringe audience members

130 18,026 US based workshop practitioners PwC tickets for under 25s at £12

200 21,757 UK based playwrights discovered and developed website views

22 23 ovnv talent

OVNV Talent offers emerging We support emerging artists through the Writers were given particular focus this year OVNV Lab, a free rehearsal and development through the TS Eliot Commissions scheme, theatre makers support for space, while OVNV Start Up Awards of up to which gave new playwrights and creative projects, ongoing £500 provide financial assistance to move time to create 10 new plays. professional development work from page to stage. Across the Atlantic, relationships were and invaluable networking The OVNV Edinburgh Season perhaps nurtured through Bloomingdale’s opportunities with peers epitomises our approach. In 2012, five Masterclasses in New York. Consequently, emerging theatre companies made their way we commissioned two new plays and offered and industry mentors. to the Fringe Festival as part of a season of 130 exceptional American artists the work at Underbelly seen by more than 9,000 opportunity to take part in free intensive people. As a result, Second Shot’s Glory Dazed sessions that encouraged them to think more won the Holden Street Theatres Award; openly about cross continental collaboration. Scrawl’s Chapel Street won the Brighton Fringe Festival Emerging Company Award and had a successful run at The Bush; and Snuff Box Theatre’s Bitch Boxer went on to success at .

‘The most significant development has been raising the quality of our work, which has come through expert advice, funding and support during the creative process’ Director

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OVNV Education projects Through the OVNV Schools Club, we work with Londoners in mind, it was written and directed 1,400 students from 40 schools year-round, by OVNV 24 Hour Plays® alumni. Over the give schools access to producing lesson plans and information packs course of three weeks, the panto visited 17 free tickets for every that offer insights into the show, analysis of the schools in Greater London and was seen by over Old Vic production, and play and interviews with cast and creatives. 3,500 students. The production was offered to Teachers also take part in INSET training sessions schools at a heavily-reduced rate and we created offer bespoke learning for their own professional development. And a free teaching resources, including activities and experiences at the theatre, resource pack and interactive films ensure a lesson plans linked to the curriculum. A one-off nationwide reach. performance of the panto on The Old Vic stage in the classroom and online. was seen by over 600 people, including many Our scholarship programme continued this year from our local community, and was followed by with two exceptionally talented pupils having a workshop for 5 to 11-year-olds. their entire secondary school education funded at the renowned Whitgift School in Croydon. Over a busy summer, we ran theatre workshops The two recipients were chosen from a group for 5 to 12-year-olds as part of the Society of of 270 under-11s, from nine schools, who London Theatre’s Kids Week. We partnered took part in a selection process combining with Lambeth and Southwark Primary Care Trust communication, performance, teamwork to lead workshops on healthy eating and, and time management activities. specifically, the impact of positioning fast food chains near school gates. We also trialled a 2012 drew to a close with Pop Up Panto: recruitment process to find new workshop Snow White, an interactive touring pantomime leaders – interviewing 130 applicants, 20 with a modern day twist. Developed with a new of whom will be trained to work with us generation of multicultural, multi-faith young over the next year.

‘ This will be a moment that we can refer to in the future to remind students what they are capable of’ Teacher

26 27 ovnv community

Our award winning Since 2004, more than 11,000 local residents St Martin-in-the-Fields, Lambeth Academy and have taken advantage of free or heavily-reduced Bishop Thomas Grant have been members of our community plays are tickets to Old Vic main stage shows. This year we Schools’ Club for the past two years. This has led innovative, ambitious expanded that reach further with the Community to regular workshops in each school and 1,200 and engage with locals Access programme, which offers a range of students attending every production at The Old opportunities for people to make the most Vic for free. of all ages – offering of The Old Vic through special community them the opportunity to performances, backstage tours and the chance 2,000 students at six Lambeth schools saw a to meet actors and creative teams. Participants production for free and took part in a workshop perform or get involved have included members of the London with professional actors exploring healthy eating behind-the-scenes. Ambulance Service, Tube workers, local through our Health Wealth project. Its success market stall holders and young parents. led the public health team at NHS Lambeth to This year we formed The Old Vic Community commission a research project with two Company – a diverse group of 30 Londoners, More than 80% of OVNV work in 2012/13 Lambeth schools. aged 16–80, selected from 2,000 applicants. The took place in our local borough, Lambeth. Company will work with us year-round to create 60% of our community activity takes place in thought-provoking theatre around issues that are Two major projects for emerging talent – the Lambeth. This year we offered free theatre tickets important to them. Their first production will be OVNV Lab and TS Eliot Commissions – were and a pre-show talk or workshop to staff from Housed, written by David Watson. based in Lambeth. NHS Lambeth and London Ambulance Services (Waterloo Headquarters), Lower Marsh market It builds on the success of our previous 1,500 artists used the OVNV Lab space in stall holders, young people from SE1 United community productions, in particular Epidemic Clapham, giving rise to 20 productions. and young parents from St Michael’s Fellowship – winner of the Royal Society of Public Health’s in Streatham. Arts and Health Award, in recognition of the show We hosted five workshops at The Old Vic as part highlighting the challenges of mental illness and of our Eversheds 20 actor training programme. Nearly 275 people took part in Lambeth-based obesity – and Health Wealth which was seen by drop-in workshops and bootcamps as part of our 8,000 young people across London. Our partnership with The Mono Box, who support Community Company and Access schemes. emerging actors and directors, saw 150 artists work with us in our Waterloo office. More than 100 people have signed up for the research phase of our next community project Four of the 40 schools we work with are in and will take part in workshops in Vauxhall, Lambeth. Students from London Nautical, Waterloo, Streatham and Brixton.

‘ After two and a half years living in London, it’s the first time I’ve been 100%. I’ve found what I was missing’ Participant

28 29 the old vic tunnels Tunnel 228 2009-13 Art met live performance in a remarkable show inspired by Fritz Lang’s silent masterpiece, Metropolis.

In 2009, The Old Vic The inaugural show, Tunnel 228, showcased the unclassifiable territory between theatre acquired the lease to five and contemporary art. Its collaborative Exit Through the Gift Shop former railway tunnels nature – with Punchdrunk, one of the UK’s The Tunnels were transformed into a 150-seat covering 30,000 square feet most innovative performance companies – pop-up cinema for the premiere of Banksy’s and experimental mix of art forms set the internationally acclaimed film. under Waterloo station. For tone for the remarkable range of events more than three exciting that followed. years they were home to The new and daring approach to The Old Vic Tunnels – an programming, aimed at engaging a atmospheric venue for younger audience, was much celebrated Cart Macabre and received critical acclaim. But, no matter Part theatre, part installation, this an eclectic programme of how innovative, balancing creative and co-production with Living Structures led performances, installations, commercial requirements without core audiences on a nightmare fairground ride workshops and exhibitions. funding ultimately led to the decision to bring the adventure to an end after three through a dreamlike landscape. fabulous years.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Phyllida Lloyd directed the ’s production of Coleridge’s epic poem, performed by with dancer Daniel Hay Gordon.

Tunnels summer fundraiser Tom Jones in concert and an art auction including works by Banksy, Tracey Emin, Peter Blake, Frank Auerbach, Ronnie Wood, Jake and Dinos Chapman.

‘This is an incredibly exciting project, bringing together Silent Night Unholy Night young people from diverse backgrounds and offering them Time Out Live hosted a Northern Lights the chance to be part of a creative and engaging venture’ themed Christmas party of silent entertainment Prime Minister David Cameron, presenting a Big Society Award to The Old Vic Tunnels for and surprises, in a magical indoor alpine forest. the volunteer scheme that gave more than 300 16 to 25-year-olds theatre experience

30 31 From top Post-show talk with Kim Cattrall, Seth beyond the stage Numrich and James Graham; The Tootsie Rollers perform at The Pit Sessions; Old Vic programmes.

We’ve always been Tickets for all We programme regular assisted performances, The Pit Sessions As well as the usual discounts offered by theatres including captioned and audio described Launched in 2010, The Pit Sessions – downstairs committed to sharing elsewhere, we give away 4,800 free tickets to 40 performances and touch tours for every in The Pit Bar every Friday – offer theatre-goers The Old Vic with as many London schools each year (at a cost to us of production, and produce braille and large and the local community the opportunity to see people as possible and £60,000) and run pioneering schemes for young print programmes. fresh talent. This year saw performances by an people and our neighbours. eclectic mix of 35 artists – ranging from solo 2012/13 was no exception. History tours singer-songwriters to five-piece bands and larger Through PwC tickets for under 25s we make 100 Our tours provide a unique opportunity for the vocal harmony groups, covering all musical styles. seats available at every performance to under-25s local and wider community to follow in the for just £12. And by joining the PwC Under 25s footsteps of some of Britain’s greatest acting Exhibitions Club, young theatre-goers have the opportunity talent on to The Old Vic stage, experience the We have a long-term loan agreement with the to attend Q&As, take a backstage tour and win curtain going up to reveal our magnificent Victoria and Albert Museum, allowing us to free tickets. While every week we offer up to auditorium, gain a greater understanding of what display beautiful prints of The Old Vic in our 160 community tickets for just £5 or £10 to it takes to bring our productions to the stage, and foyers, giving a glimpse back in time. our neighbours in Lambeth and Southwark. learn about the Theatre’s remarkable history. Monthly public tours are increasingly popular, and We also programme ad hoc exhibitions. For 18,026 PwC tickets for under 25s at £12 private tours continue to attract a diverse range example, as part of London Design Festival’s 2,990 Community tickets at £5/£10 of groups including schools, the University of the celebrations of the miniature art of Royal Mail 4,800 free tickets to 40 London schools Third Age and LGBT community groups. A series stamp design, we hosted an exhibition marking 4,527 discounted tickets to schools of Old Vic 195th Birthday Tours in May 2013 the 50th anniversary of the Royal Shakespeare 3,808 tickets at the discounted access rate were extremely well received and sold out. Company. ‘Art in Miniature’ captivated theatre- 17,880 discounted tickets to senior citizens goers and drew design fans following a trail of Overall, this year nearly 800 people took a tour. mini-masterpieces at locations across the city. Access Next year we’ll respond to demand by increasing The Old Vic is known for delivering an excellent their regularity, opening up The Old Vic for more Programmes service to all of our visitors, and we pride ourselves people to enjoy. Programmes add to the experience of seeing a on the care and attention we give when play, provide information about The Old Vic’s responding to access requirements. The building Post-show talks range of activities that theatre-goers might is nearly 200 years old, and some areas aren’t as We’re also keen to give audiences a behind-the- otherwise not be aware of, and are a long-lasting accessible as we hope they’ll become, but our scenes insight into each production. This year, memento of a great night out. We also provide staff receive regular training and understand events included an interview with director Trevor them in large print and braille. the importance of ensuring that everyone Nunn on his production of Kiss Me, Kate and who comes through our doors has the best Sweet Bird of Youth cast members, Kim Cattrall As well as giving audiences essential information possible experience. and Seth Numrich, in conversation with theatre about the cast and creative team, they include critic Matt Wolf. specially commissioned articles that provide context and background to the production. For example, for The Winslow Boy, writer and broadcaster Mark Lawson revealed how Terence ‘I can’t thank PwC enough for supporting The Old Vic’s Rattigan’s personal experiences informed the Under 25s Club. The fact that it allows people to afford dynamics between male characters in some of his most moving dramas; and Tennessee tickets and gets a whole new generation coming to the Williams expert, Annette J Saddick, wrote about the great American writer for the theatre… well that’s just incredible!’ Sweet Bird of Youth programme. Sheridan Smith, actor Hedda Gabler

32 33 DRAMATIC BUSINESS

This year we formalised We are experienced communicators. Through previous work with our corporate training organisations such as Dow Wolff Cellulosics, Marks & Spencer, Whiterock with bespoke programmes Securities, 3i, HSBC and Morgan Stanley we understand the growing for leading businesses. In demand within businesses for innovative ways to teach staff doing so, we created unique communication and presentation skills. ways for organisations to Highlights of 2012/13 include our work with PwC, one of the world’s inspire change and increase largest professional services firms. We created two day-long conferences aspiration among their staff. at The Old Vic, led by theatre industry professionals including voice and movement coaches, offering a new perspective in an inspiring setting for 450 employees to debate, celebrate and learn. And we followed up with a condensed version for business owners and entrepreneurs sponsored by PwC.

At the other end of the spectrum, we ran a series of smaller, targeted training workshops for Booz & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, that served to shape their senior management agenda. They wanted to work intensively with selected staff to increase their personal impact and presence through effective communication, so we designed a six month programme that offered participants new strategies and techniques in voice, personal space, gesture and body language to lend weight to their presentations.

Every client has a different reason for approaching us. Devising an innovative, creative and unforgettable experience, in response to their needs, is what we do best.

‘The Old Vic is a theatrical institution and it’s hard not to be inspired by it. The facilitators were great and it was a really enjoyable day that you learned from, networked from, were fed well! It had a celebratory feel too’ Participant, PwC

34 35 1940 – 50s HOW WE BEGAN The building re-opens in 1940 but is badly hit by bombs. While the company move to a temporary home, the damaged auditorium is used by the newly established Old Vic School. The Theatre re-opens in 1950 and the decade sees Richard Burton as and in Zeffirelli’s . The Old Vic has been a 1818 1960 –76 The Theatre starts life as the Royal Coburg, is appointed the first director landmark for nearly 200 promising the nobility and gentry ‘entirely of the National Theatre in 1963 and The Old years. It’s one of London’s new entertainment... on a scale of magnitude Vic becomes its temporary home, initially for oldest working theatres and and great expense’. five years. The first production isHamlet with Peter O’Toole. Company regulars include has provided a dramatic 1830 –70s Albert Finney, Anthony Hopkins, Joan home for an extraordinary The Theatre is renamed The Royal Victoria, Plowright and . In 1973, in honour of Princess (later Queen) Victoria. following his last stage performance, The roll call of actors. It undergoes a number of changes of Party, Olivier resigns as director of the management. Dickens writes, ‘Whatever National and is succeeded by . changes of fashion the drama knows The National finally moves to the South elsewhere, it is always fashionable in the Bank in 1976. New Cut’. The Theatre’s twice put up for sale in the 1870s, before closing down. 1977– 97 The Old Vic is leased to visiting companies. 1880 –1900s Canadian businessman Ed Mirvish buys Emma Cons, a leading social reformer, the Theatre in 1982 and restores it to its re-opens The Old Vic as ‘a cheap and former glory. Work during this period includes decent place of amusement on strict seasons by and Peter Hall. temperance lines’. Philanthropist Samuel Morley offers evening classes for working 1998 –2003 men and women backstage. The Theatre’s up for sale again. Suggestions for changing it into a themed pub, bingo hall 1910 –30s or lap-dancing club provoke outrage and Under the management of Lilian Baylis, the protests. It’s acquired by The Old Vic Theatre Theatre flourishes and she adopts ‘The Old Trust, set up by Sally Greene. The Iceman Vic’, a popular local nickname, as its official Cometh, with Kevin Spacey, is a huge success. title. She opens a second theatre, Sadler’s Wells, and the two venues alternate drama, 2004 –13 opera and ballet until 1934 when opera and The Theatre returns to its roots as a producing ballet move to Sadler’s Wells. house, with Spacey as the first Artistic Director leads the company during the war years, with of The Old Vic Theatre Company. Four or five performances continuing during air raids. shows are staged each season, including Edith Evans becomes the first West End star to Ian McKellen in Aladdin, Robert Lindsay in join the company. ’s Hamlet and The Entertainer, Anne-Marie Duff inCause Richard II establish him as an exciting new Célèbre, in The Duchess of Malfi, Shakespearean star. , Peggy A Moon for the Misbegotten and The Norman Ashcroft and Charles Laughton join the Conquests (both transfer to Broadway), company. Followed by Michael Redgrave, Spacey in Richard II and Richard III, and the and Laurence Olivier a couple three-year The Bridge Project directed by Sam of years before the Theatre closes at the Mendes and tours worldwide. Continuing outbreak of war. a long tradition, education and community From top The Old Vic,1818; Laurence Olivier, ; projects are a vital part of The Old Vic’s work. and Michael Sheen, Amadeus; Kevin Spacey, Richard III.

36 37 Architect’s impression of how The Old Vic might look.

ILLUMINATING ‘The historical significance of The Old Vic as a leading THE FUTURE centre of opera, ballet and serious theatre in the 20th century is exceptional in English theatre, though it is in recognition of its architectural quality and rarity that it is listed in a high grade’ English Heritage on The Old Vic’s status as a Grade II* listed building

We have two bold plans A financial model of self-reliance – Bring exceptional productions to the stage A building fit for purpose It’s a grand building, but it can also be team are currently working towards a planning The Old Vic is a charity and doesn’t receive a – Sustain the quality of our education and The challenges of operating an 1818 theatre in intimidating. There’s no daytime life, there application and, if it’s granted, a fundraising to secure the long-term public subsidy. We rely on box office income and community programme 2013 are many and varied. are woefully inadequate facilities for disabled campaign will follow. future of The Old Vic as a support from individuals, companies, trusts and – Maintain our famous building for future visitors and we don’t have a home for our producing house. foundations. No matter how successful we’ve generations The limitations of our Grade II* listed building award-winning emerging talent, community While respecting and preserving the Theatre’s been, this doesn’t ensure the long-term viability create significant demands and could jeopardise and education work (Old Vic New Voices). architectural history, our ultimate aim is to make of the Theatre across the broad range of our work. An award of £5 million matched funding from The Old Vic’s long-term survival. The auditorium sure The Old Vic continues as a working theatre Arts Council England in May 2012 was a huge is magnificent, but other parts of the Theatre In 2012, we asked renowned architects and plays a vital role in the lives of future Our aim is to pioneer a financial model of endorsement of our entrepreneurial approach are in urgent need of transformation. The roof Bennetts Associates to carry out a feasibility generations. self-reliance in the arts, in the form of an and success in standing on our own two feet. In leaks and requires continual repairs. We lack study of the entire building to address these endowment fund – our own subsidy. It will order to access these funds we need to raise an basic, accessible front-of-house facilities, and issues. A separate property study led to the We look forward to sharing more with you as the provide long-term financial security and, for additional £15 million by 2015 or forfeit this backstage it’s cramped, confusing, hot and dark acquisition of an adjacent site which extends project progresses. the first time, ensure the Theatre’s future by once in a lifetime opportunity. for the creative teams and staff who work there. the limited footprint of the Theatre. The design making grants to:

38 39 SUSTAINABILITY income

Sustainability is at the heart of our organisation. In April The Old Vic is a charity and doesn’t receive we appointed a Sustainability Manager to undertake an a public subsidy. All income goes towards… audit into our current commitments. – Bringing exceptional productions to the stage – Sustaining the quality of our education and community programme – Maintaining our famous building for future generations Environment Community 2012/13 We’re committed to reducing our carbon We’re committed to playing an active role in the 24% 59% footprint and being an environmentally community. In addition to our extensive work responsible theatre. In July 2013 we carried through Old Vic New Voices, we engage with out an eco audit, generously funded by many residents’ groups, local businesses and City Bridge Trust, which has shaped our community organisations. Next year we plan to environmental policy and action plan for consolidate and prioritise our activity based on the years ahead. what our staff tell us they care about.

Long term goals include 100% recycled paper use People 17% and zero waste to landfill/incinerator, as well as We’re committed to being an equal dramatically reducing our energy consumption. opportunities employer and developing work We’ve already replaced most of the front-of- experience, internship and apprenticeship Box office £7.376m house light bulbs with LEDs and are continuing to opportunities in association with local schools Trading & 59other income 17+24F+ £2.168m replace others where possible. From next year and colleges. We offer on-going training and Fundraising & campaigns £3.078m we’ll produce an annual environmental report to development to all staff. But we go one stage assess progress with key statistics on electricity, beyond by providing opportunities for staff Total £12.622m gas, water, paper, waste production and recycling. to socialise together, play sport and take part in causes that are important to them – for 2011/12 Homegrown example, Comic Relief Red Nose Day and 18% 59% Our policy is to work, wherever possible, with Macmillan Coffee Morning. local independent suppliers. Our ice cream is organic and produced by Roskilly’s, an independent family-run farm in Cornwall. Belu provide our bottled water – they use recycled packaging, are carbon neutral and give 100% of their profits to Water Aid. Fairfield Farm Crisps are a small family-run farm on the Essex/Suffolk 23% border that produces quality potatoes and crisps. We take pride in investing in small British sustainable businesses who share our values. Box office59 23+18F+ £7.928m Trading & other income £3.050m Fundraising & campaigns £2.396m Total £13.374m

40 41 FUNDRAISING

Thanks to the generosity of Individuals Corporates our supporters, in 2012/13 People support The Old Vic for a variety of Companies, their staff and clients engage with we raised £3.078 million reasons. Some are philanthropists who love The Old Vic through sponsorship, corporate towards our work on and theatre, some have special memories of coming membership or by supporting an aspect of our off stage, the upkeep of to The Old Vic and want to give something back, education, community and emerging talent while others support our education, community programme. Benefits include private entertaining the Theatre and campaigns. and emerging talent programme (Old Vic New around our productions, complimentary tickets, Income came from: Voices). What they have in common is a respect invitations to Old Vic events, staff engagement, for The Old Vic’s work and a desire to see that high level brand exposure and bespoke packages. 13% Individuals work flourish and grow. 32% Corporates Overall income from the corporate sector grew 19% Trusts and foundations Supporters enjoy a range of benefits designed to by 45% this year, making it our most successful welcome supporters behind-the-scenes and year ever. 10% Events provide a genuine insight into how we work. This 26% Campaigns year we held a dinner on stage to celebrate Kiss Dynamic, multi-year partnerships are critical Me, Kate, and there were two special external to our future. So we were thrilled to secure the events – an exclusive lunch at the Norwegian renewal of our partnership with PwC, enabling Embassy to celebrate our production of Hedda us to offer 100 £12 tickets at every performance Gabler and the world premiere screening of to under 25s, and extremely grateful for the Netflix’sHouse of Cards, starring Kevin Spacey. continued support of American Airlines, and Bank Supporters were also invited to observe our of America Merrill Lynch as our Season Sponsor. creative learning and emerging talent workshops and masterclasses. We were also delighted to be working with new partners – American Express, Coutts, Aqua Despite the economic climate and increasing Financial Ltd and Sterling Insurance who all competition for supporters among cultural generously supported our work. institutions, we saw a three-fold increase from individual support over the past three years.

‘The Old Vic is extraordinarily good at making its funders feel valued, which makes it easy for us to continue our support’ Rena DeSisto, Bank of America Merrill Lynch From top behind-the-scenes with director Trevor Nunn; drinks on stage; corporate training event.

42 43 Trusts and foundations

In 2012/13 trusts and foundations supported The Old Vic Community Company OVNV Talent a wide range of projects, and we received Building on our award-winning community OVNV Talent supports emerging theatre makers significant pledges for the next two years. plays, this year we formed The Old Vic Community by offering them free rehearsal space, access to Highlights include… Company – London’s largest, inter-generation industry professionals, networking opportunities community theatre – who’ll create thought- and OVNV Start Up Awards to develop creative OVNV Schools Club provoking theatre around issues that are projects. The programme is supported by The TS The Dr Mortimer & Theresa Sackler Foundation important to them. The Company is supported Eliot Estate, Golsoncott Foundation, support our work with 40 secondary schools. by The Andor Charitable Trust, The Behrens Academic Associates, The Marina Kleinwort Each year we offer more than 1,000 14–18 Foundation, CHK Charities Ltd, Sandra Charitable Charitable Trust, year olds bespoke workshops, free tickets and Trust, Schroder Charity Trust, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Stanley Picker Trust and teachers’ packs promoting cultural understanding, Foundation and Unity Theatre Trust. Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK. creativity and self-confidence in school.

Events

Old Vic supporters enjoy pre-show drinks, A highlight was our annual 24 Hour Plays® Incredibly, in just 24 hours, four brand new post-performance suppers, special events fundraiser, this year transformed into a 24 musicals were conceived, written, composed and and talks from the casts, directors and writers Hour Musicals Celebrity Gala. It was a night to staged, surely a memorable first. We’re so grateful who create our shows. We also hold two annual remember with a glittering cast on stage, Jeff to the artists for donating their time to help is raise fundraisers: The Old Vic Lunch and The 24 Hour Goldblum and Kevin Spacey providing additional valuable funds towards the work we do with Plays® Celebrity Gala. entertainment and the auditorium full to bursting. schools, community and emerging talent.

American Associates ‘In addition to producing world-class theatre, of The Old Vic The Old Vic identifies, nurtures and spotlights new The American Associates of The Old Vic is a group of dedicated and influential theatre and emerging talent on two continents. It’s truly an lovers who support our programming and act international gem, and we’re delighted to be a partner’ as cultural ambassadors, championing our work at home and abroad. Dan Osheyack, Time Warner

Kevin Spacey and , The 24 Hour Musicals Gala

44 45 Coreen R Hester A M S White Fred Landman Corporate Sponsors The Boshier-Hinton Foundation SUPPORTERS Soo & Jonathan Hitchin Sue White Larry & Peggy Levy Baltic CHK Charities Limited Tracy Hofman Mr Neil Whittingham Annie Lycett MVO Belvedere City Bridge Trust We’re extremely grateful to the many people and organisations Kate Hudspeth Prof. David Wingate Ann MacMillan Snow Bonterra The Ernest Cook Trust Christian Hunt Andrew and Skye Witney Glen McCarty Brunswick Group* The Eranda Foundation who generously supported The Old Vic in 2012/13. Marion & Steven Jones Danny & Alison Witter Serrie Meakins Champagne Taittinger Fenton Arts Trust Nicola Kerr Ann Wood & Don Kelly Patricia Metham Cinnamon Candy The Foyle Foundation Adrienne Kirk Drayson David & Vivienne Woolf Anne Monaghan CQS The GC Gibson Charitable Trust Latifa Kosta The Wu Family Paul & Alison Myners D&D London Peter Glenville Foundation* Sybil Kretzmer Tamara Nance Matthew Clark The Golsoncott Foundation THE OLD VIC CLUB Edgar & Judith Wallner Peter & May Nicol David Kurtz Associates Yoshi & Anica Nishio McKinsey & Co* The Gosling Foundation Michael Watt Simon & Nicki Philips Ann Lewis Richard Adkinson Jared & Amy Noering Ovation* Guildford Academic Associates Production Partners Lisa West* Susan Pilcher Lesley Jane Lynn Tina Alexandrou Annie Norris Rosewood London The Hearn Foundation Kevin & Alisa Burke Nigel Wilson The David & Elaine Potter Mr & Mrs Edward Madara Delya Allakhverdova Leo O’Hara Veuve Clicquot The Hintze Family Charitable Ian & Carol Sellars Poju & Anita Zabludowicz Foundation Stephen & Fiorella Massey Elizabeth Allen & Andrew Campbell Mr Jeffery Onions QC & Foundation Bruno Wang Lee & Michael Profenius* John McLaughlin Kemi Amondi Mrs Sally Onions Premium Members The Marina Kleinwort Charitable The Williams Charitable Trust Producers’ Circle Wendi & Joseph B Rose Foundation* Zofia McLoughlin Leena Ashby Katharina Ottmann Bloomberg Trust Mary & Irwin Ackerman* Toni A Ritzenberg* James McNeill & Mark Ames Vincent & Kate Aslangul Caroline Phitoussi* Bourne Capital The Andrew Lloyd Webber Artistic Director’s Circle The Athwal Family Wendi & Joseph B Rose Allan & Mary McNichol Gavin Bishop George Pincus MBE & Booz & Company Foundation Rod Aldridge OBE John & Laura Banes Foundation* Michelle Mercer & Bruce Golden Bruno Boesch Carolyn Pincus Centreground Political The Luscinus Trust Celia & Edward Atkin CBE Claire Bullus Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Cheryl & Philip Milstein* Andy & Liz Bradnam Denise Ribaroff Communications The Lynn Foundation Carolyn Bennett Michael & Blake Daffey Bill & Julie Ryan Richard Mishaan* David Bulteel Louise Robson Eversheds John Lyon’s Charity Sir Peter Blake David & Sheila Hodgkinson Jon & NoraLee Sedmak* Andrew & Charlotte Moffat Reto Cantone* Tristan Rogers Stavros Niarchos Foundation Gordon Campbell Gray Samantha & John Hunt John & Ann Smith Colin & Mary Morrison Tim & Caroline Clark Elihu & Susan Rose* Platinum Members The Stanley Picker Trust Richard Caring Stephen & Yana Peel Sue & Stuart Stradling Penny Murray Victoria J Cochrane Jackie & John Rothenberg Canary Wharf Group The Rose Foundation Dina DeLuca Chartouni* Michael Sandle-Brownlie Sir David Tang David & Alessandra Newton Beth & Michele Colocci Claudia Semerci Cantate Communications Royal Norwegian Embassy Sir Ronald & Lady Cohen Kenny & Ilona Schachter Jan E Taylor* Gabrielle & Marc Nohr Chuck Copeland Dr Bhags Sharma Clifford Chance The Royal Victoria Hall Foundation Nick & Philippa Cooper The Peter J Solomon Family Mr & Mrs Nick Wheeler Kate O’Shaughnessy The Sidney & Elizabeth Corob Marcia Shekerdemian Neuberger Berman The Sandra Charitable Trust Siri & Rob Cope Foundation* Charles Wynn-Evans & Alex McColl Robert Ouimette* Charitable Trust Dasha Shenkman Norton Rose Schroder Charity Trust Bob & Jennifer Diamond Nicola Stanhope The Donald and Barbara Zucker William Pidduck Ute Crede Neil Sherlock Runwild Media Group Unity Theatre Trust Robert Earl Christian Sweeting Family Foundation* Martin Pluck Angus Deayton Benjamin Simatos SG Hambros The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation Tracey Emin Richard Pone Conrad Dehn QC Belinda Spouse The Savoy UK Dr Paul Ettlinger Benefactors Patrons The Porter Foundation Brian & Estelle Doctor Kevin Stewart Garfield Weston Foundation Wendy Fisher & Linda Mirels Galina Agapova Jon & Julia Aisbitt Lauren Prakke Mr & Mrs W Douglas Leila Strauss* Gold Members The Worshipful Company of Grocers Ralph & Anna Goldenberg Arthur G Altschul Jr.* Countess Kelly Barel di Sant Albano Kimberly Putzer* Kendall Duesbury Ladislav V. Suchopar 3i Lydia & Manfred Gorvy* The Alec Baldwin Foundation* Eddy Allebe Rosemary Reid Charitable Fund* Robyn Durie Robin Swid* Aqua Financial Limited OVNV SPECIAL Philip & Tina Green Rachael Barber Ralph & Yasmine Bernstein* Clare Rich Susan Edwards April Teeling Autograph PROJECTS Peter & Andrea De Haan Dr Kate Best Derek Betts Marion Rubens Mark & Emma Elliott David Thomas QC & Victoria Corinthia Peter Hall & Laura Smith Lulu Bott Judith Bland Gordon Robert Sadotti & Viveca Thempo Linda Enfield Cochrane DLA Piper The Bloomingdale’s Fund of the Richard & Susan Hayden Roger Bradburn & Helen Main Molly & David Borthwick* Carol & Lawrence Saper* Ola Eriksson Mr & Mrs Thornber Dual International Macy’s Foundation* Michael & Dorothy Hintze Nicole Bueermann Léon & Sylvie Bressler Tom & Helena Sikorski Ileana & Michael Fidance Eric Tomsett Grange Hotels The TS Eliot Estate Sir Tom Hunter Vanessa & John Cackett The Amjad and Suha Bseisu Diane Silverthorne Jean & Winston Fletcher CBE Phill Ward Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel The Dr Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Badr Jafar Yvonne Chadwick Foundation Anthony Simpson & Susan Boster Petra Frisch Geoffrey White Lloyds Banking Group Foundation Anita M Jaffe* Karan A Chanana Jeanne & William Callanan Mr & Mrs R A H Smart Marshall & Carolyn Gluck Deborah Wilhelmi MAC Time Warner* Eva & Ofir Kedar Clare Cooper Josh Connor* Tracy & Jay Snyder* Mary Godwin Richard & Vivienne Windle Pi Capital Adam Kenwright Amanda Deitsch Monica Corsi* Marion Speed Lawrence Gough Nathan Woods Quo Vadis *The American Associates of Stephen & Sigrid Kirk Scott M Delman* Chris & Chris Cox Annie Spiers Margaret & Arthur Grandy Geri & Ron Yonover* Richmond Associates The Old Vic Evgeny Lebedev Laura Gallo Felicia Crystal Mrs Kara Lemont Sportelli Steve & Trish Green Simone Ziegert Samsonite Alan & Marsha Nuriya Lee* Maureen Gardner Paul Darling QC Hugh & Catherine Stevenson Angie Greenhalgh And members of The Old Vic Club Stage Electrics Kenneth & Melissa Leet* Matthew & Anika Gibbs Susie & Kevin Davis* Adam & Sheri Sticpewich Rupert & Robin Hambros* who wish to remain anonymous UK Mail Aditya & Megha Mittal Chris Hall Mr Remmel T Dickinson* Oliver & Sally Stocken Michelle & Lawrence Herbert* Waterloo Bar & Grill Mrs Glenys Palmer Terry & Nicola Hitchcock Jamie Diner Francis Sultana Dr David J. Hill CORPORATE SUPPORT White Light Francesca Robinson Sophie Hughes* Marisa D Drew Brian Sunderland Mr & Mrs C Hume XL Video David Ross Foundation Mrs Vanzel Johnson Kelley & Gordon Eichhorst Stephen & Nancy Thorington Jane Ingram Season Sponsor Sir Evelyn & Lynn Forester Richard, Rebecca & Benjamin Olivia Flatto* Sonia & Paul Tudor Jones* Margaret A Jackson Bank of America Merrill Lynch TRUSTS & The Old Vic gratefully acknowledges de Rothschild Lander & Sarah Barclay Nick & Sue Francis Bob & Anne Van Gieson Penny & Thomas Jackson* FOUNDATIONS an award of £5 million in 2012 from Dame Theresa Sackler Andy Lennard Adam & Victoria Freudenheim Anthony & Kit Van Tulleken Karen Jensen-Jones Under 25s Club the Catalyst Arts Endowment Fund, Mrs Lily Safra Audrey Mandela & Sean Phelan Sarah Gates & Michael Lane Ines Varela-Silva Miss Laura Johnson PwC The Andor Charitable Trust conditional on our raising £15 million David & Manjy Sidoo Lord and Lady Marks of Broughton Rachael Gilbert Mr and Mrs Xavier de Viana Maureen A Jones The Behrens Foundation match funding by 2015. Scott & Kathleen Simpson The Stephanie & Carter McClelland Hon William Gibson Monica Gerard-Sharp Wambold & Ravi & Ann Joseph Premium Partners Biffa Award Jonathan & Lisa Swinney Foundation* David & Beth Greenwald Ali E. Wambold* Steve Kingshott American Airlines The Charlotte Bonham-Carter Adrian Teulon Amy Nauiokas* Mark W B Harms Mr & Mrs Philip B Weymouth III* Stephane Knauf American Express Charitable Trust

46 47 ACTORS & BOARDS CREATIVE TEAMS & STAFF

5 Sep –10 Nov 2012 Richard Jones Cast 9 Dec 2012 The Old Vic Theatre The American Artistic Director Kevin Spacey CBE Individual Giving Assistant Ruth Piper* Production Hedda Gabler Carolyn Maitland Charles Aitken The 24 Hour Trust Board of Associates of The Old Chief Executive Sally Greene OBE Head of Corporate Assistant General Manager Kate Camiller† Henrik Ibsen Jo Morris Michael Begley Musicals Trustees Vic Board of Directors Partnerships Justin Pledger Assistant to the Producer Tamsin Chmielowska in a version by Jason Pennycooke Daniel Betts Celebrity Gala Nicholas Cooper, Chair Dina DeLuca Chartouni, Executive Membership Administrator Hannah Preston† Assistant Producer Simon Fliegner Brian Friel Tanya Robb Brid Brennan Hosted by Matt Lucas Alan Banes Chair Finance Director Conor Marren Events Co-ordinator Emma Robson* Assistant to Kevin Spacey Beau Gordon Director Ruari Cannon Nick Clarry, Chair 2014 Alan Banes Producer John Richardson Membership Manager Katie Sewell Assistant to the Producer Anna Mackmin Warren Sollars Kim Cattrall Step in Time onwards Susan Gilchrist Chief Operating Officer Kate Varah (maternity cover) Samantha Levett* Designer Holly Dale Spencer Emily De Cosimo Writer/Lyricist Robert Bourne Anne Keating Development Director Vivien Wallace The American Associates of The Old Vic Production Administrator Lydia Scott* Lez Brotherston Flik Swan Louise Dylan James Graham CBE Marsha Lee Director, Old Vic New Voices Steve Winter Director of the American Lighting Kate Tydman Kurt Kansley Composer/Lyricist Sally Greene OBE Conor Marren Associates Gina Napoli* Technical Mark Henderson Hannah Waddingham Sean McConaghy Michael Bruce Anthony Horowitz OBE Frank Selvaggi Senior Management Group Director of the American Deputy Head of Wardrobe Louise Askins Music Tim Walton Katie Meekison Director Joyce Hytner OBE Head of Financial Reporting Tessa Baker Associates Rachel Weinstein† Stage Chargehand James Boston Seth Numrich Jamie Lloyd Kenneth Leet† Artistic Associates General Manager Ros Brooke-Taylor† Head of Electrics Doug Currie Sound 8 Mar – 25 May 2013 Bryonie Pritchard Cast Kevin McGrath Rob Ashford OVNV Head of Community Finance Deputy Head of Stage Steve Grant Simon Baker The Winslow Boy Lucy Robinson Freddie Fox Sir Elton John CBE Edward Hall & Education Alexander Ferris Management Accountant Folahan Adegoke Head of Stage Tom Humphrey Casting Owen Roe Celia Imrie Lady Samuel David Liddiment Production Manager Dominic Fraser Payroll & Finance Head of Wardrobe Fiona Lehmann Sarah Bird Director Violet Ryder Katherine Kingsley Anthony Page Associate Director Administrator Olga Barreto-Ibanez* Deputy Head of Electrics Miriam Spencer Cast Lindsay Posner Ryan Saunders The Old Vic Thea Sharrock of Development Natasha Harris Assistant Management Darrell D’Silva Designer Alistair Scott Endowment Trust Director of The Old Vic Accountant Nadika Basnayake Theatre Management Buffy Davis Peter McKintosh Anthony Taylor Board of Trustees Tunnels Hamish Jenkinson Assistant to the Finance Assistant Facilities Manager Tim Allwright Lighting Joe Townley Living Everyday Sir Michael Hintze, Development Council Marketing Director Catrin John Director Nicola Chalmers Project Advisor Emily Blacksell† Anne Reid Tim Mitchell John Trindle Writer/Lyricist Co-Chair Nick Clarry, Interim Chair Head of Tunnels Management Accountant Kinga Jakubowska† HR Manager Melinda Burton Music David Webber Stephen Clark Kevin Spacey CBE, Stef Calcraft Management Douglas McJannet† Finance Assistant Ron Levy Assistant to the Chief Sheridan Smith Michael Bruce Composer/Lyricist Co-Chair Nicholas Cooper Head of Theatre Payroll Administrator Marek Modrocky† Operating Officer Juliet Chippindale Fenella Woolgar Sound 27 Mar – 27 Jul 2013 Alexander S Bermange Alan Banes Chris de Pury Management Liz Sillett Assistant Accountant Hamal Patel Theatre Operations Assistant Pippa Howie Fergus O’Hare UK tour Director Nick Clarry Paul Ettlinger Box Office Assistant Second Assistant to 20 Nov 2012 – 2 Mar 2013 Casting Noises Off Tom Cairns Nicholas Cooper Matthew Freud Box Office Accountant Jasmine Patel* Sally Greene Lucy Knight† Kiss Me, Kate Julia Horan CDG Michael Frayn Cast Sally Greene OBE Box Office Manager Sophie Beattie Management Accountant Alfred Sankoh Theatre Operations Manager Dan Kujawski Music and lyrics by Cast Director Tracie Bennett The Old Vic Theatre Nicola Howson Box Office Supervisor Emma Boyns Management Accountant Bina Tankaria Facilities Manager Deano McCullagh Cole Porter Sia Berkeley Lindsay Posner Cynthia Erivo Company Board of Sigrid Kirk Box Office Assistant Sarah Bradnum Finance Assistant Pavinder Virdi Stage Door Keeper Steve Nisbet Book by Designer Directors Kenneth Leet Box Office Manager Linsey Buchanan Office Administrator Alex Sayer* Sam & Bella Spewack Naomi Frederick Peter McKintosh Con O’Neil Sally Greene OBE, Chair Caroline McCormick Box Office Assistant Jenny Davies Front of House Stage Door Manager Ned Seago Director Henry Goodman Lighting Luke Treadaway Ros Brooke-Taylor† Jonathan Norbury Box Office Supervisor Shona Davis Front of House Supervisor David Berry Theatres Hires & Trevor Nunn Nick Hendrix Paul Pyant Conor Marren Scott Simpson Box Office Assistant Osgar Dukes† Tunnels Bar Manager George Calderwood Sustainability Manager Kimberley Thomas Designer Stephen Joseph Music We Should Talk John Richardson Kevin Spacey CBE Box Office Assistant Lynne Forbes* Front of House Supervisor Dominic Cooper Assistant to Sally Greene Sara White Robert Jones Wendy Nottingham Michael Bruce Writer/Lyricist Kevin Spacey CBE Dee Stirling Box Office Systems & Duty Bar Manager David Dobson Musical Director Charlie Rowe Sound Richard Thomas Kate Varah Sara Tate Database Manager Debbie Harland* Duty Bar Manager David Frias-Robles The Old Vic Tunnels Gareth Valentine Peter Sullivan Fergus O’Hare Composer/Lyricist Vivien Wallace Box Office Assistant Mae Hewitt Duty Bar Manager Simon Grujich Communications & Lighting Richard Teverson Movement & Fights James Pearson Box Office Supervisor Emma Minihan* Duty Manager Katy Heavens Marketing Manager Lucy Faulks† Tim Mitchell Jay Villiers Kate Waters Writer The Old Vic Services Box Office Assistant Fabiana Palladino Duty, FOH & Bars Manager Danny Krohm Deputy Operations Manager Jack Gavin† Orchestrator Associate Director Anthony Neilson Company Board of Box Office Assistant Simon Paul* Duty Bar Manager Sarah Langrish-Smith Site Manager Michael Harth Chris Egan 1 Jun – 31 Aug 2013 Tom Attenborough Director Directors Box Office Assistant Natalie Smith Front of House Supervisor Laura Linck Projects Developer Kieron Vanstone† Sound Sweet Bird of Associate Movement Steve Marmion Alan Banes, Chair Box Office Assistant Katy Stephenson* Duty Bar Manager Sasha Nemeckova† Paul Groothuis Youth and Fights Cast Catrin John Box Office Assistant Matthew Willis Duty Manager John Noronha IT provision supported by Cara Networks Dance arrangements, Tennessee Williams Paul Benzing Anthony Head Conor Marren Box Office Supervisor ‘Didi’ Teh Zahirah Zuhuri Front of House Supervisor Angelo Paragoso Media Consultant Freud Communications Musical supervisor and Director Casting Nigel Lindsay Kate Varah Duty Bar Manager Owen Roberts Press Agents Jo Allan PR Choreographer Marianne Elliott Camilla Evans Design Front of House Supervisor Katy Stephenson Campaign Consultants Cerian Eiles† Stephen Mear Designer Cast Jemima Rooper The Old Vic Tunnels Graphic Designer Peter Collins* Duty Manager Julian Ward Russell Marriott† Casting Rae Smith David Bark-Jones Meera Syal Board of Directors Head of Design Stephen Long* Caroline McCormick Pippa Ailion Lighting Maureen Beattie Alan Banes, Chair Marketing Cast Bruno Poet Simon Bubb Go and Play Hamish Jenkinson Development Marketing Executive Sophie Andrews †Left during 2012/2013 Michelle Bishop Music & Sound Danielle Flett Writer/Lyricist Conor Marren Assistant to the Marketing Assistant Liz Moon *Joined during 2012/2013 Alex Bourne Dan Jones Geoffrey Freshwater John Godber Douglas McJannet† Development Director Fiona English Head of Marketing Rebecca Pepper Kevin Brewis Fight Director Chris Larkin Composer/Lyricist John Richardson Prospects Researcher Helen Gaffney* Wendy Mae Brown Kate Waters Neil Pearson Grant Olding Kate Varah Corporate Partnerships Old Vic New Voices David Burt Dramaturg Thomasin Rand Director Manager Olivia Highland OVNV IdeasTap Associates Christopher Dickins James Graham Sasha Waddell Fiona Laird Senior Events Manager Helen Hodge* Manager Shaka Bunsie† Adam Garcia Casting Cast Senior Individual Giving OVNV Officer Laura Humphrey* Paul Grunert Sarah Bird Manager Panni Kanyuk OVNV Education Manager Mark Heenhan US Casting Haydn Gwynne Head of Trusts and (maternity cover) Hannah Jenkins Shaun Henson Daniel Swee Nigel Planer Foundations Victoria Neale OVNV Officer Roxanne Peak-Payne† Samuel Holmes Events Manager Emma Oliver† OVNV Education Manager Bryony Roberts† Oliver 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