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Mark O'Thomas
Mark O’Thomas is a British academic, writer, translator and dramaturg who was appointed as the Principal and Chief Executive of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in October 2022. His commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is expected to enhance LAMDA's role in drama training globally. O’Thomas brings a wealth of experience from his roles as a Pro Vice-Chancellor, a playwright, translator, and dramaturg, with significant contributions to theatres like Soho Theatre and The Royal Court. His academic interests span across translation, adaptation, television studies, dramaturgy, and posthumanism, focusing on performance writing and the history and cultural policy of the Royal Court Theatre. His book on the Royal Court's international work (co-authored with Professor Elaine Aston) was shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize in 2016 while his most recent collection (co-edited with Professor Richard Hand) explored the television anthology series American Horror Story. Under his leadership, LAMDA continues to excel in student satisfaction, achieving top rankings among UK Drama Schools in the 2023 National Student Survey.