Jude Kelly
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Jude Kelly OBE, born in Liverpool (March 24, 1954) is a noted theatre director and producer.
Jude founded Solent People’s Theatre and was artistic director of the Battersea Arts Centre from 1980 to 1985. In 1986 she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.
She was the first artistic director of West Yorkshire Playhouse from 1990 - 2002.
Jude was awarded the OBE in 1997 for her services to the theatre.
Is currently artistic director of the South Bank Centre and is developing the METAL studio in West Hampstead as an artistic centre.
Outside of her theatre life she is chair of the arts, education and culture committee for the 2012 London Olympics.
In 1998 she was appointed Vice-Chair of the Government's National Committee on Creative and Cultural Education and represents Britain on cultural matters for UNESCO. She is a trustee of the Common Purpose leadership organization.
