Richard Digby Day is a prominent British theatre director, international professor, and lecturer, best known for his work in classical theatre, particularly Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. He served as the Artistic Director for five UK theatres, including the York Theatre Royal, and is noted for staging more Shaw productions than any other living director. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has worked with many of theatre's greatest figures.
- Career highlights:
- Artistic Director: Served as Artistic Director for five UK theatres, including the Nottingham Playhouse and York Theatre Royal.
- Classical Theatre: Has a strong reputation for directing classical plays, especially Shakespeare and Shaw, and has staged more Shaw productions than any other living director.
- International Work: His productions have been seen internationally in cities across the UK, Canada, Denmark, and Ireland.
- Notable Actors: Has worked with numerous famous actors, such as Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen.
- Discovery: Is credited with discovering actors Hugh Grant and Ralph Fiennes.
- Academic and Lecturing:
- Works as an international professor and lecturer.
- Is the first student of Direction from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
- Notable roles:
