Sean Holmes to Succeed David Farr as Artistic Director of Hammersmith

What On Stage is reporting that Sean Holmes will succeed David Farr as the Artistic Director of London't Lyric Hammersmith. Holmes will begin in the Spring of 2009. David Farr announced he was leaving the position this past May after three years at the Hammersmith. He will now be the Associate Director fo the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Sean Holmes has for worked for the RSC on their productions of Julius Ceasar, Measure for Measure, Richard III, The Roman Actor, A New Way to Please You and Twelfth Night. Has also helmed productions that Donmar Warehouse, Old Vic, Royal Court and the Tricycle Theater.

Holmes stated, “The first time I saw a show at the Lyric Hammersmith I fell in love with the space. Now as artistic director I am deeply excited at the prospect of running a theatre with such a rich and varied history, and I look forward to building on the strong foundations left by David Farr during his tenure. The Lyric has always been a place where you expect the unexpected, and I intend to continue this tradition with a wide-ranging body of work which will engage, surprise and delight our audience.”

Sandy Orr from the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre board stated, “We are delighted and fortunate that Sean Holmes has accepted our invitation to become the artistic director. Everyone knows that Sean is one of today’s outstanding theatre directors. His contribution to all aspects of the theatre’s activities, including the Lyrics groundbreaking work with young people will be significant.”