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It will continue its long association with The Lyceum, remaining a key partner and supporter of Scotland’s largest producing theatre.
Greig has helped build strong partnerships across the UK and with new international partners, cementing The Lyceum’s reputation as one of Scotland’s most innovative theatres.
Commenting on his departure, he said: “After eight years of leading the Lyceum through change and challenge I feel it is time to return to my first vocation, as a writer. This has been a very difficult decision because I love my job but this is the right time for me.
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“I am very proud of what we have achieved at The Lyceum over the last eight years. Together we have overcome huge challenges like COVID, inflation and the financial crisis. We have done shows in The West End, in Australia, Sweden, Off Broadway, The USA, England and Ireland We have done Fringe, Book Festival and EIF shows as well as performing to sold out crowds at home in Edinburgh.
“The next decade will be a transformative and exciting time. I remain passionate about The Lyceum and about theater production in Scotland. I look forward to continuing to contribute to The Lyceum as an artistic partner.
“I would like to thank the team, the board, the freelance artists and the previous Artistic Directors of The Lyceum who built the institution I have been so proud to be a part of.”
Tari Lang, Chair of the Board of the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh added: “The Royal Lyceum Theater Edinburgh has been privileged to have David Greig at its artistic helm and it is a pleasure to work with him. in everything he has done For eight years, with three of them meaning living through and then re-emerging post-Covid, he has taken The Lyceum on a journey of innovation and partnership with theaters and artists in Scotland, the UK and internationally firmly delivering the theatre’s mission to widen access at the heart of The Lyceum’s work.
“The Board joins me in thanking him for everything he has done as Artistic Director. I am delighted that David will remain within the Lyceum family, continuing to work with us to promote our success artistic We have an ambitious 5-10 year journey including expansion, a new commercial model and a change in the way theater is funded which will be enhanced by David’s continued support.
“David joined the Lyceum in 2016, with a Season that combined new writing and classics, including his adaptation of Aeschylus’ The Suppliant Women, which featured a community cast of 30, setting out his intention to make The Lyceum theater for and from the theatre. people.
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