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Dominic Dromgoole, a key figure in new British drama, witnessed the explosion of new writing that took place at the end of the millennium. In a series of profiles of over 50 British playwrights this title looks at new plays and theatres which have changed the shape of contemporary British drama.

About the Author

Dominic Dromgoole is an English theatre director and writer. He began his career as an assistant director at the Bush Theatre, London, before becoming Artistic Director there from 1990-6. He went on to become Head of new plays for Sir Peter Hall's company at the Old Vic, before taking over the Oxford Stage Company (now Headlong) from 1999-2005, directing numerous productions during this time. In 2005, he replaced Mark Rylance as Artistic Director of the Globe.