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Nicholai La Barrie named Artistic Associate at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Our former Director of Young People, Nicholai La Barrie has been named Artistic Associate at the Lyric.

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is pleased to announce that Nicholai La Barrie, our former Director of Young People, has been appointed as an Artistic Associate.

Nicholai will join Tinuke Craig, Nina Steiger, Phillip McMahon, and Simon Stephens, the existing Artistic Associates at the Lyric.

About the role, Nicholai said:

“I am honoured to be joining the team of Artistic Associates at the Lyric, it holds a special place in my heart. Its extraordinary work with young artists and commitment to world-class theatre makes it unique. The work is thrilling and under Rachel’s leadership will continue to make a huge impact to the local community and internationally. I am so pleased to lend my support.” 

Nicholai is a theatre and film director who has been a MOBO Fellow. His theatre credits include Liar Heretic Thief (Lyric Hammersmith Theatre), White (Edinburgh Festival), Gob (London International Festival of Theatre), The Book of Disquiet (Blue Elephant Theatre), I’ll Take You There (Gate Theatre), There is Nothing There (Oval House), Chet Baker: Speedball (606 Jazz Club), Portrait For Posterity (Arcola Theatre).

Film credits include: Hamlet Sort Of (2017), North East South West, Aingeal, Dark Stranger.