Royal Court theatre appoints New Diorama’s David Byrne as artistic director

Byrne, who is also an award-winning playwright, said he would shape a rejuvenating culture' at one of London's most prestigious theatres

David Byrne, an award-winning playwright and director who has built a powerful reputation at a small studio theatre in London, is to be the new artistic director of the Royal Court.

Byrne promised to continue his risk-taking approach and shape a rejuvenating culture" at the Royal Court, one of London's most prestigious and influential theatres.