Genesis Foundation
Genesis Foundation: Nuturing Emerging Talents In The Arts
MBE awarded to Elyse Dodgson, Associate Director of the Royal Court and the Head of International Department
Monday, 8 January 2010
Elyse Dodgson, Associate Director of the Royal Court and the Head of International Department, received an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her work in "international theatre and with young writers overseas". Elyse wrote to John Studzinski, Chairman of the Genesis Foundation: "I feel very proud and suprised and wanted to thank you again for without your love and support for this work this could not have happened." John Studzinski replied: "So pleased you received the MBE! You deserve it so so much. Well done."
The Genesis Foundation supports the Royal Court's acclaimed work in establishing and developing playwriting initiatives internationally. Committed to development and process, the Genesis Foundation helps the Royal Court offer talented playwrights from around the world a springboard to greater public and critical attention.
For further information about the international programme at the Royal Court please click here
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LAMDA Genesis Scholars
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Thursday, 17 June 2010To celebrate the success of LAMDA Genesis Foundation scholars, we are pleased to present this documentary which features current second and third year students preparing for their end of year performances alongside Peter James, the Principal of LAMDA.
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An Update on LAMDA Genesis Foundation Scholars
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Paul Tinto (class of 2010) is currently understudying in the critically acclaimed Black Watch at the Barbican Theatre which will run from 27th November 2010 to 22nd January 2011. Meanwhile, Tom Riley (class of 2005) will soon be appearing in the ITV1 drama A Bouquet of Barbed Wire alongside Trevor Eve and fellow LAMDA alumnus, Hermione Norris.
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