Jack McNamara

Biography

Jack McNamara is the artistic director and joint chief executive of Live Theatre in Newcastle.

Recent Articles

Recovery is an active process – theatre's needs time and focus

OpinionMar 9, 2022

As theatre begins to open up again post-lockdowns, Newcastle Live Theatre’s Jack McNamara says the industry needs to put recovery first before rushing into things – he gives his tips for organisations to help artists get back on their feet

Embrace the messiness of life – ditch the digital and go back to basics

OpinionJul 8, 2021

The past year has forced theatre to find new, digital methods of reaching audiences. Artistic director Jack McNamara say that while this was to be applauded, it also highlighted the pitfalls of technology and made him yearn for a more traditional – and human – way of communicating