Nancy Medina named as new artistic director of Bristol Old Vic

Medina, who set up the Bristol School of Acting, takes over next spring as Tom Morris steps down after more than a decade

Bristol Old Vic has appointed Nancy Medina as its new artistic director and successor to Tom Morris, who is stepping down after 12 years in the role.

Medina said she felt a sense of awe and excitement at leading England's oldest working theatre, where she will take up the post full-time in spring 2023. It will be a great honour to listen, reflect and engage with the people of Bristol and together imagine what the future of theatre and the arts can be in this shining city of the south-west," she said.