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Live Tweeting: Hytner's successor at National Theatre named

After feverish speculation and no end of twists and turns, Rufus Norris has today been announced as Nicholas Hytner’s successor as artistic director of the National Theatre

Editorial Staff
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The National Theatre by night
The National Theatre by night
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After many months of speculation, Rufus Norris has today been announced as the next artistic director of the National Theatre.

The press conference is still being held, and you can follow all the action – including quotes from the Norris’ speech – with WhatsOnStage.

Read our full story on Rufus Norris’ appointment.

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