MBE awarded to Elyse Dodgson, Associate Director of the Royal Court and the Head of International Department

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