The Society for Theatre Research Annual Address 2020

Madani Younis, Chief Executive Producer of The Shed, New York

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Madani was the Southbank Centre’s Creative Director from September 2018 to October 2019. Prior to this, he took over as Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre in 2012. In 2013 he won the Groucho Club Maverick Award for the theatre, following the most successful season in the theatre’s history which played to 99% capacity.

Madani is currently working as a member of the Mayor of London’s Cultural Board.

He originally trained in film, and his debut short film Ellabellapumpanella, commissioned by the UK Film Council, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2007.

Please note: this follows the members-only AGM at 7:00pm. Free entry to the general public for the Annual Address opens at 8:00pm. NB Booking is only necessary if you wish to tell us about particular needs, eg accessibility concerns. There is an opportunity to do this at the checkout.