HEADLONG THEATRE

SIZE OF COMPANY
10–20 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Large-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Rupert Goold

Executive Producer
Henny Finch

Finance Manager
Julie Renwick

Literary Associate
Ben Power

Assistant Producer
Jenni Kershaw

ARTISTIC POLICY
Headlong Theatre is dedicated to new ways of making theatre. By exploring revolutionary writers and practitioners of the past and commissioning new work from artists from a wide variety of backgrounds, the company aims constantly to push the imaginative boundaries of the stage. Headlong makes exhilarating, provocative and spectacular new work to take around the country and around the world.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Tackling issues with extraordinary theatrical audacity… a company that clearly intends to continue boldly.’ The Financial Times

‘Technically dazzling & beautifully designed, this isn’t just a wonderful production, it’s a genuinely thrilling theatrical experience.’ The Times (Angels in America)

‘This is truly epic theatre. Rupert Goold’s production for Headlong reveals his mastery of stagecraft.’ The Guardian (Rough Crossings)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Rough Crossings The world premiere of Simon Schama’s brilliantly provocative account of the abolition of the slave trade, adapted by award winning playwright and novelist Caryl Phillips. (150 mins, 20 on the road.)

Faustus A ground-breaking new adaptation that places Christopher Marlowe’s subversive masterpiece alongside a daring contemporary narrative. (140 mins, 10 on the road.)

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
King Lear directed by Rupert Goold 2008.

WRAP-AROUND
The company offers post-show talks and workshops alongside all productions that can be tailor-made to suit particular audiences.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Rough Crossings from spring 2008
Faustus from spring 2008