Paul Kerryson Recieves Outstanding Contribution Award

Paul Kerryson at the Curve Theatre

Paul Kerryson, Artistic Director of Leicester’s Curve theatre will receive The Stage Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre at the 2014 UK Theatre Awards on Sunday 19 October at London’s historic Guildhall. Paul Kerryson has been Artistic Director of Leicester Theatre Trust since 1991 – first at the Haymarket Theatre and from 2008 at Leicester’s Curve – a theatre he was instrumental in founding. In 2013, it was announced that Kerryson will step down at the end of 2014. Rachel Tackley, President of UK Theatre, said: “I am delighted that UK Theatre has recognised Paul’s significant contribution to the theatre industry. The impact his work has had over the last 22 years has been felt not only in Leicester but across the whole of the UK. His vision, talent and dedication are an inspiration to theatremakers everywhere.” Kerryson strongly believes in theatre being at the heart of and reflecting … Read more