Co–artistic director of Cornish-based theatre company Kneehigh, Emma Rice, is to be the third artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe.
She has said of the appointment, "open to the elements, and to its audience, this unique and important space demands theatre that brims with passion, joy and humanity. Mindful of the extraordinary artists I follow, I will take custody of this incredible organisation with an open heart, fierce passion and excited mind."
Rice joined Kneehigh in 1994, initially as a performer and later as artistic director. Her directorial credits include The Red Shoes, Tristan & Yseult, Don John and Brief Encounter.
Rice will start her new role at Shakespeare's Globe in April 2016. She follows in the footsteps of Mark Rylance and current artistic director Dominic Dromgoole.