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Sir Gregory Doran (born 24 November 1958) is an English director known for his Shakespearean work. The Sunday Times called him 'one of the great Shakespearians of his generation'. Doran was artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), succeeding Michael Boyd in September 2012.
Learn about Gregory Doran's career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, from his debut as an actor in 1987 to his final directing projects in 2022. Explore his acclaimed productions of Shakespeare and other classics, his awards and honors, and his collaborations with artists and institutions.
Jun 15, 2022 · He is the first disabled actor to play Shakespeare’s arch villain for the RSC: he has radial dysplasia, which has affected the length of his right arm. He’s also, at 30,...
Apr 22, 2022 · Gregory Doran, who has led the Royal Shakespeare Company for a decade, will leave his post in 2023. He directed many acclaimed productions, including Richard II, Troilus and Cressida, and The Boy in the Dress.
Dec 31, 2023 · Gregory Doran, who led the Royal Shakespeare Company for 10 years and directed many Shakespeare plays, has been honoured for his contributions to the arts. He said he was "delighted" to receive the knighthood and shared his passion for Shakespeare's genius.
Gregory Doran, who led the RSC for ten years and directed 50 productions, will remain as Artistic Director Emeritus until 2023. The search for a new Artistic Director begins from 29 April, with Erica Whyman as Acting Artistic Director.
Gregory Doran was born in 1958 in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a director and actor, known for Royal Shakespeare Company: Troilus and Cressida (2018), RSC: Measure for Measure (2019) and Royal Shakespeare Company: Henry IV Part I (2014).
