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Kate Fox Poems

Please note that these poems were written by Kate Fox as ‘Poet in Residence’ on the day – they were written in rapid response to the day and performed by Kate at the start and end of the afternoon session. www.katefox.co.uk First poem. Title: A Board as Heart Based on ADF’s morning training session by ITC […]

London Board Shadowing Programme Launched

Artistic Directors of the Future launches their board shadowing programme in London in partnership with three leading theatre companies

ADF Member Appointed Artistic Director

We are proud to announce that our ADF Up Next Artistic Director, Tarek Iskander has been appointed Artistic Director of Battersea Arts Centre.

10 New Year’s Resolutions That All Theatres Should Adopt For 2019

10 New Year’s resolutions that all theatres should adopt for 2019 to build on the progress of 2018 to create a more equitable and inclusive arts sector for the year ahead and beyond.  As we reflect on the many achievements of Artistic Directors of the Future and Beyond The Canon in 2018 including the ADF […]

Board Shadowing Yorkshire Edition Launched

From ADF Members to Board Shadowing at FIVE leading theatres in Yorkshire We are proud to officially launch our revolutionary Board Shadowing Programme in Yorkshire, in partnership with Hull Truck Theatre, Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Stephen Joseph Theatre and York Theatre Royal. This first of its kind initiative, offered 10 ADF Members from a wide […]

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