Emma Rice, current Joint Artistic Director of Kneehigh, has been announced as the new Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe.

Rice takes up the position in April 2016, succeeding Dominic Dromgoole in the role. She commented 'I am delighted and honoured to be taking over the artistic direction of Shakespeare's Globe. 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'.