Robert Hastie appointed artistic director at Sheffield Theatres

Sheffield Theatres have announced that Robert Hastie will take over as the new artistic director from July 2016.

Hastie, who is currently an associate director of the Donmar Warehouse, takes over the post from Daniel Evans who stands down at the end of June to join Chichester Festival Theatre.

Hastie's many directing credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Theatr Clywd), Splendour and My Night With Reg (Donmar Warehouse), whilst his acting credits include productions with the National Theatre, RSC and Chichester Festival Theatre. "I am overjoyed to have been asked by the Board of Sheffield Theatres to be their next Artistic Director", Hastie said today.

"The Crucible, the Lyceum and the Studio together constitute one of the finest theatre complexes in Britain. Their reputation has been strengthened under the inspired leadership of Daniel Evans and Dan Bates, as a destination for audiences from both near and far who come in search of brilliant theatre and have their hopes more than fulfilled."

Daniel Evans added: "I'm truly delighted the board has appointed Rob as the next artistic director of Sheffield Theatres. It’s a glorious organisation with a glorious team, and knowing that I am leaving the company in Rob's hands, means I know the company’s future at the forefront of UK theatre is assured."