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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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James Dacre was born in 1984,<ref name="Companies House">{{cite web|title=James Charles DACRE|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/OTU-0VJiGcOZMzqHuE1ofjn5NXA/appointments|website=Companies House|accessdate=5 March 2017}}</ref> the son of [[Paul Dacre]], former editor of the ''[[Daily Mail]]''.<ref name="Daily Telegraph">{{cite news|last1=Cavendish|first1=Dominic|title=James Dacre interview: 'In ten minutes almost a thousand men were slaughtered'|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-features/9812164/James-Dacre-interview-In-ten-minutes-almost-a-thousand-men-were-slaughtered.html|accessdate=5 March 2017|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=21 January 2013}}</ref> He won a [[King's Scholar|King's |
James Dacre was born in 1984,<ref name="Companies House">{{cite web|title=James Charles DACRE|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/OTU-0VJiGcOZMzqHuE1ofjn5NXA/appointments|website=Companies House|accessdate=5 March 2017}}</ref> the son of [[Paul Dacre]], former editor of the ''[[Daily Mail]]''.<ref name="Daily Telegraph">{{cite news|last1=Cavendish|first1=Dominic|title=James Dacre interview: 'In ten minutes almost a thousand men were slaughtered'|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-features/9812164/James-Dacre-interview-In-ten-minutes-almost-a-thousand-men-were-slaughtered.html|accessdate=5 March 2017|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=21 January 2013}}</ref> He won a [[King's Scholar|King's Scholarship]] to [[Eton College|Eton]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/sep/16/james-dacre-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-northampton-manchester-newcastle|title=James Dacre: Theatres must learn to collaborate more|last=Lawson|first=Mark|date=16 September 2014|work=The Guardian|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> where he won the [[Newcastle Scholarship]] and then studied Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/alumni-profiles#JD|title=Alumni profiles – Faculty of Divinity|last=djg39@cam.ac.uk|website=divinity.cam.ac.uk|language=en|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref> at [[University of Cambridge|Cambridge University]] where he edited ''[[Varsity (Cambridge)|Varsity]]'', the student newspaper<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/james-dacre-brings-his-acclaimed-version-of-shakespeare-s-king-john-to-the-globe-theatre-10295777.html|title=James Dacre brings his acclaimed version of Shakespeare's 'King|date=4 June 2015|work=The Independent|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> and directed at the [[Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club|ADC]], taking several productions to the Edinburgh Festival.<ref name="Daily Telegraph" /> On graduating, he won a [[Fulbright Scholar|Fulbright]] [[Fulbright scholarship|Scholarship]] and Shubert Fellowship to study Theatre Directing at [[Columbia University School of the Arts]] in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ideastap.com/IdeasMag/the-knowledge/james-dacre-interview|title=James Dacre: Director|website=ideastap.com|language=en|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref> Dacre then worked as an assistant director to twelve directors including [[Anne Bogart]], [[Robert Woodruff (director)|Robert Woodruff]] and Silviu Purcărete, and trained on the ITV/Channel 4 regional theatre director scheme<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rtyds.co.uk/directors-and-alumni/|title=Directors, alumni and past participants – RTYDS|website=rtyds.co.uk|language=en-US|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref> at the [[New Vic Theatre]] in Stoke-on-Trent. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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On returning from America, Dacre directed and produced ''[[The Mountaintop]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/james-dacre-american-words-british-production-1925436.html|title=James Dacre: American words, British production|date=23 March 2010|work=The Independent|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> which transferred to the West End and went on to become the surprise winner of the 2010 Olivier Award for Best New Play.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/katori-hall-wins-best-new-play-title-at-olivier-awards-3shxm6dg28k|title=Katori Hall wins Best New Play title at Olivier Awards|last=Malvern|first=Jack|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> Subsequently, he became Associate Director at the [[New Vic Theatre]] and [[Theatre 503|Theatre503]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2015/theatre503-appoints-new-associate-directors/|title=Theatre503 appoints new associate directors {{!}} News {{!}} The Stage|date=18 August 2015|work=The Stage|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> and directed in the West End and at [[Shakespeare's Globe]], [[Royal exchange Theatre|Royal Exchange Theatre]], [[Royal National Theatre]] and many regional theatres before taking up his current role at [[Royal & Derngate]]. |
On returning from America, Dacre directed and produced ''[[The Mountaintop]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/james-dacre-american-words-british-production-1925436.html|title=James Dacre: American words, British production|date=23 March 2010|work=The Independent|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> which transferred to the West End and went on to become the surprise winner of the 2010 Olivier Award for Best New Play.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/katori-hall-wins-best-new-play-title-at-olivier-awards-3shxm6dg28k|title=Katori Hall wins Best New Play title at Olivier Awards|last=Malvern|first=Jack|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> Subsequently, he became Associate Director at the [[New Vic Theatre]] and [[Theatre 503|Theatre503]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2015/theatre503-appoints-new-associate-directors/|title=Theatre503 appoints new associate directors {{!}} News {{!}} The Stage|date=18 August 2015|work=The Stage|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> and directed in the West End and at [[Shakespeare's Globe]], [[Royal exchange Theatre|Royal Exchange Theatre]], [[Royal National Theatre]] and many regional theatres before taking up his current role at [[Royal & Derngate]]. |
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In 2015 [[Royal & Derngate]] won the UK Theatre Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://francobritish.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/170509_FBC_brochure_SINGLEPAGES.pdf|title=Franco-British Young Leader Biographies|website=francobritish.org}}</ref> for an ambitious season of productions staged nationwide including the world premiere of [[Arthur Miller|Arthur Miller's]] [[The Hook (screenplay)|''The Hook'']]<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Smith|first1=David|title=Interview with Director James Dacre|year=2016|url=|journal=The Arthur Miller Journal|language=en|volume=11|issue=1|pages=37–47|doi=10.5325/arthmillj.11.1.0037|jstor=10.5325/arthmillj.11.1.0037}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30170595|title=Unseen Arthur Miller drama set for world premiere|last=Masters|first=Tim|date=24 November 2014|work=BBC News|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> produced to mark the centenary of his birth<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/jun/10/arthur-millers-the-hook-world-premiere-for-snarling-beast-of-a-play|title=Arthur Miller's The Hook: world premiere for 'snarling beast of a play'|last=Trueman|first=Matt|date=10 June 2015|work=The Guardian|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/theater/arthur-millers-screenplay-the-hook-finds-a-home-onstage-in-england.html|title=Arthur Miller's Screenplay 'The Hook' Finds a Home Onstage in England|last=Sulcas|first=Roslyn|date=24 June 2015|work=The New York Times|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> and Shakespeare's [[King John (play)|''King John'']]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-reviews/11658067/King-John-Shakespeares-Globe-review-could-hardly-be-more-timely.html|title=King John, Shakespeare's Globe, review: 'could hardly be more timely'|work=Telegraph.co.uk|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> staged at [[ |
In 2015 [[Royal & Derngate]] won the UK Theatre Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://francobritish.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/170509_FBC_brochure_SINGLEPAGES.pdf|title=Franco-British Young Leader Biographies|website=francobritish.org}}</ref> for an ambitious season of productions staged nationwide including the world premiere of [[Arthur Miller|Arthur Miller's]] [[The Hook (screenplay)|''The Hook'']]<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Smith|first1=David|title=Interview with Director James Dacre|year=2016|url=|journal=The Arthur Miller Journal|language=en|volume=11|issue=1|pages=37–47|doi=10.5325/arthmillj.11.1.0037|jstor=10.5325/arthmillj.11.1.0037}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30170595|title=Unseen Arthur Miller drama set for world premiere|last=Masters|first=Tim|date=24 November 2014|work=BBC News|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> produced to mark the centenary of his birth<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/jun/10/arthur-millers-the-hook-world-premiere-for-snarling-beast-of-a-play|title=Arthur Miller's The Hook: world premiere for 'snarling beast of a play'|last=Trueman|first=Matt|date=10 June 2015|work=The Guardian|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/theater/arthur-millers-screenplay-the-hook-finds-a-home-onstage-in-england.html|title=Arthur Miller's Screenplay 'The Hook' Finds a Home Onstage in England|last=Sulcas|first=Roslyn|date=24 June 2015|work=The New York Times|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> and Shakespeare's [[King John (play)|''King John'']]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-reviews/11658067/King-John-Shakespeares-Globe-review-could-hardly-be-more-timely.html|title=King John, Shakespeare's Globe, review: 'could hardly be more timely'|work=Telegraph.co.uk|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> staged at [[Shakespeare's Globe]], [[Salisbury Cathedral]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/11640729/Salisbury-International-Arts-Festival-2015-diary-Day-4.html|title=Salisbury International Arts Festival 2015 diary: Day 4|work=Telegraph.co.uk|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> [[Temple Church]] and [[The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton|The Holy Sepulchre]] to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of ''[[Magna Carta]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://magnacartatrails.com/events/king-john-by-shakespeares-globe-theatre-at-the-salisbury-festival/|title=King John, by the Globe Theatre, at the Salisbury Festival {{!}} Magna Carta Trails|website=magnacartatrails.com|language=en-US|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref> |
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In 2016 [[Royal & Derngate]] was shortlisted for The Stage's Regional Theatre of the Year Award,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/awards-2016/|title=The Stage Awards 2016 {{!}} The Stage|work=The Stage|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> having reached more than half a million audiences across the UK and toured to over 65 theatres that year. In 2016 Dacre's production of ''[[The Herbal Bed]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/why-the-herbal-bed-and-shakespeares-daughter-are-relevant-to-our-age-of-media-intrusion-a6861511.html|title='The Herbal Bed', Shakespeare's daughter and modern media intrusion|date=8 February 2016|work=The Independent|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> won Best Touring Production at the UK Theatre Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uktheatre.org/training-events/uk-theatre-awards/uk-theatre-awards-2016/|title=UK Theatre Award Winners 2016|website=uktheatre.org}}</ref> |
In 2016 [[Royal & Derngate]] was shortlisted for The Stage's Regional Theatre of the Year Award,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/awards-2016/|title=The Stage Awards 2016 {{!}} The Stage|work=The Stage|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> having reached more than half a million audiences across the UK and toured to over 65 theatres that year. In 2016 Dacre's production of ''[[The Herbal Bed]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/why-the-herbal-bed-and-shakespeares-daughter-are-relevant-to-our-age-of-media-intrusion-a6861511.html|title='The Herbal Bed', Shakespeare's daughter and modern media intrusion|date=8 February 2016|work=The Independent|access-date=10 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> won Best Touring Production at the UK Theatre Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uktheatre.org/training-events/uk-theatre-awards/uk-theatre-awards-2016/|title=UK Theatre Award Winners 2016|website=uktheatre.org}}</ref> |
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James Dacre
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Born | James Charles Dacre May 1984 (age 40) |
Nationality | British |
Education | Eton |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge Columbia University School of the Arts |
Occupation | Theatre director |
Title | Artistic director, Royal & Derngate |
Parent(s) | Paul Dacre Kathy Dacre |
Website | www |
James Charles Dacre (born May 1984), is a British theatre director. He has been artistic director of Royal & Derngate Theatres in Northampton since 2013.[1]
James Dacre was born in 1984,[2] the son of Paul Dacre, former editor of the Daily Mail.[3] He won a King's ScholarshiptoEton[4] where he won the Newcastle Scholarship and then studied Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion[5]atCambridge University where he edited Varsity, the student newspaper[6] and directed at the ADC, taking several productions to the Edinburgh Festival.[3] On graduating, he won a Fulbright Scholarship and Shubert Fellowship to study Theatre Directing at Columbia University School of the Arts in New York.[7] Dacre then worked as an assistant director to twelve directors including Anne Bogart, Robert Woodruff and Silviu Purcărete, and trained on the ITV/Channel 4 regional theatre director scheme[8] at the New Vic Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent.
On returning from America, Dacre directed and produced The Mountaintop,[9] which transferred to the West End and went on to become the surprise winner of the 2010 Olivier Award for Best New Play.[10] Subsequently, he became Associate Director at the New Vic Theatre and Theatre503[11] and directed in the West End and at Shakespeare's Globe, Royal Exchange Theatre, Royal National Theatre and many regional theatres before taking up his current role at Royal & Derngate.
In 2015 Royal & Derngate won the UK Theatre Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre[12] for an ambitious season of productions staged nationwide including the world premiere of Arthur Miller's The Hook[13][14] produced to mark the centenary of his birth[15][16] and Shakespeare's King John[17] staged at Shakespeare's Globe, Salisbury Cathedral,[18] Temple Church and The Holy Sepulchre to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta.[19]
In 2016 Royal & Derngate was shortlisted for The Stage's Regional Theatre of the Year Award,[20] having reached more than half a million audiences across the UK and toured to over 65 theatres that year. In 2016 Dacre's production of The Herbal Bed[21] won Best Touring Production at the UK Theatre Awards.[22]
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