Ros Brooke-Taylor will return to Almeida Theatre as its new Executive Director, joining the organisation in early 2026 alongside incoming Artistic Director Dominic Cooke.
Brooke-Taylor began her producing career at Almeida Theatre, progressing from Technical Administrator to General Manager. She later held senior roles at The Old Vic and the National Theatre before joining Sonia Friedman Productions in 2017, where she currently serves as Executive Producer.
Her producing credits include Almeida Theatre West End transfers Ink and Summer and Smoke, Broadway transfers Mean Girls and Stereophonic, and West End openings The Birthday Party and Mrs. Warren’s Profession. She also oversaw the West End premiere, NT Live, and Broadway transfer of Leopoldstadt.
Ros Brooke-Taylor said, “I am incredibly excited to be returning to the Almeida, having started my producing career there. It’s a huge privilege to be offered this role and to be joining Dominic Cooke for whom I have tremendous admiration – he is a visionary director and leader.
It is going to be very hard to leave Sonia Friedman Productions after eight amazing years and I’m so grateful to Sonia and the whole team. I will miss them greatly.”
Chair of the Board Tamara Ingram commented, “We’re delighted that Ros has agreed to become our new Executive Director, partnering with Dominic Cooke to head up the new leadership team at the Almeida. She is highly experienced and knows the theatre very well having held roles here previously, as well as working across Almeida West End transfers during her time at Sonia Friedman Productions.”
Incoming Artistic Director Dominic Cooke added, “I am thrilled that Ros will join me at the Almeida as Executive Director. She brings a wealth of experience, great insight and sound judgement. I look forward to working with her as we shape the next chapter of the Almeida and continue to engage and inspire audiences.”
The appointment follows the announcement that Rupert Goold and Denise Wood will step down in 2026 after nearly 12 years leading Almeida Theatre. Goold will become Artistic Director of The Old Vic, while Wood will pursue freelance projects.
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