SIZE OF COMPANY
10 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Rupert Goold

Executive Producer
Henny Finch

Finance Manager
Julie Renwick

Literary Associate
Ben Power

Administrator/Trainee Producer
Jenni Kershaw

ARTISTIC POLICY
Headlong Theatre (previously known as Oxford Stage Company) is dedicated to new ways of making theatre. By exploring revolutionary writers and practitioners of the past and commissioning new work from artists from a wide variety of backgrounds, the company aims  to push the imaginative boundaries of the stage. Headlong makes exhilarating, provocative and spectacular new work to take around the country and around the world.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
'A mouthwatering array of major works.' The Daily Telegraph

'A stunning achievement that augurs well for the future of Goold and the company.' The Times (Paradise Lost)

'Tackling issues with extraordinary theatrical audacity… a company that clearly intends to continue boldly.' Financial Times

CURRENT PRODUCTION
Faustus A ground-breaking new adaptation that places Christopher Marlowe’s subversive masterpiece alongside a daring contemporary narrative. (140 mins, 10 on the road)

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
Angels in America Parts I & II The first national revival of Tony Kushner’s masterpiece. (180 mins for each part, 12 on the road)

Rough Crossings The world premiere of Simon Schama’s brilliantly provocative account of the abolition of the slave trade, adapted by award-winning playwright and novelist Caryl Phillips. (150 mins, 20 on the road)

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot The most infamous betrayal in history is hilariously dissected in the European premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ audacious black comedy. (150 mins, 15 on the road)

WRAPAROUND ACTIVITY
The company offers post-show talks and workshops alongside all productions.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Faustus from January 2007.
Angels in America Parts I & II from August 2007.
Rough Crossings spring 2008.