Adams moves to Basingstoke

Paines Plough co-founder John Adams has been appointed as artistic director of the Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke, reports The Stage.

Speaking of his decision to accept the role of artistic director, after more than ten years freelancing, he said: “I went to Basingstoke as a guest director and fell in love with the theatre. It’s such a warm place. It has a loyal and committed audience and I will serve that audience but at the same time I want to expand their horizons.”