Matthew Warchus is set to take over from Kevin Spacey as artistic director at The Old Vic in autumn 2015.

Warchus is currently an artistic associate at the theatre and has worked on over 70 productions in London and on Broadway. Spacey described Warchus as 'a thoughtful, intuitive and highly creative director', while Warchus commented 'I am excited and honoured to be following Kevin's galvanising tenure at this wonderful building. He has re-established The Old Vic as a globally important theatre and I look forward to continuing to develop it as a hub of invigorating creativity'.