Theatre News: Rufus Norris an “absolutely brilliant choice” as National Theatre artistic director http://t.co/mSJrPWXJPw
— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) October 15, 2013
Ok, let’s get started with some industry reactions. First up Vicky Featherstone, new artistic director of the Royal Court:
Hooray. That’s truly fantastic news about Rufus Norris. A brilliant man and thrilling director. The future is bright.
— Vicky Featherstone (@vicfeatherstone) October 15, 2013
…and another new AD, Jeremy Herrin of Headlong…
Well done Rufus, Well done NT. It’s a terrific appointment.
— Jeremy Herrin (@JerHerrin) October 15, 2013
Similar sentiments are expressed from some other London theatres…
Rufus Norris is hugely admired within these walls. Exciting times ahead for the theatre world #NTAD
— Albany Deptford (@TheAlbanySE8) October 15, 2013
Congratulations to Rufus Norris. A very fine choice!
— Gate Theatre (@gatetheatre) October 15, 2013
…while playwright Natalie Mitchell voices qualified praise…
Rufus Norris, good choice. Would have liked to see a woman in the role though.
— Natalie Mitchell (@Mitchell_Nat) October 15, 2013
…and those within the National seem pleased. Here’s Digital Content producer Maya Gabrielle:
Rufus Norris was the right choice. He loves the NT, doesn’t see it as a career choice and all the staff here are so happy he got the job.
— Maya Gabrielle (@Maya_Gabrielle) October 15, 2013
Some people were confused by the appointment…
What? Chuck Norris is the new NT AD?
— Dan Baker (@dan_baker83) October 15, 2013
Have I heard right, is Rufus Wainwright the new Director of National Theatre?
— Cog Design (@cog_design) October 15, 2013
Others, meanwhile, are more concerned by the ‘hotness’ of the National’s new head honcho…
@gemmabodinetz My daughter no.2 once described rufus norris as ‘quite hot for an old guy’.
— Tanika Gupta (@Tanika_Gupta) October 15, 2013
…detractors are keeping quiet (at least for now):
…but one thing’s for certain, our readers seem to be (almost) unanimous in their response:
Do you think Rufus Norris is the right choice for the National Theatre? RT for yes, Fav for no.
— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) October 15, 2013
What do you make of Norris’ appointment? Tell us in the comments below…
