Farrah Storr, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK, has been appointed to the National Theatre Board, joining personalities including Sir Lenny Henry and Dame Vikki Heywood in the role.

The London based journalist commented 'The National Theatre has always celebrated the very best of British creative talent and I’m therefore delighted to be joining the board at this exciting and crucial time. I hope that my background as a journalist, editor and social mobility commissioner will help further support the incredible job the National does'.