Clwyd Theatr Cymru names Tamara Harvey as artistic director

Most recently, Tamara Harvey directed Pride and Prejudice for Sheffield Crucible Theatre

A new artistic director has been named by Clwyd Theatr Cymru.

Tamara Harvey has been chosen to take over from Terry Hands, who will stand down after 17 years at the theatre in Mold, Flintshire.

Ms Harvey will take up the post in August in time for the theatre's 40th anniversary celebrations next year.

She said: "I am thrilled to have been invited to be the artistic director of Clwyd Theatr Cymru at such an exciting moment in its history."

Ms Harvey has directed in the West End, throughout the UK and abroad, working on classic plays, new writing, musical theatre and in film.