Young Vic the entire faculty resigned from the Old Vic, but in 1969 Frank Dunlop became founder-director of The Young Vic theatre with his free adaptation of Molière's "The Cheats of Scapin", presented at the new venue as a National Theatre production, opening on 11 September 1970 and starring Jim Dale in the title role with designs by Carl Toms (decor) and Maria Bjornson (costumes). Initially part of the National Theatre, the Young Vic Theatre became an independent body in 1974. In the words of Laurence Olivier, then director of the National Theatre: "Here we think to develop plays for young audiences,
The Castle Theatre, Wellingborough show. In June 2016 Castle Theatre Wellingborough was closed, but was re-opened in August 2016. It is currently operated by Borough Council of Wellingborough. Former Artistic Directors. The role of Artistic Director has now ended at the Castle Theatre after Nik Ashton left the theatre in 2011. The Castle Theatre, Wellingborough Castle Theatre Wellingborough is located in the town of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. The Castle was opened in 1995 as a community resource organisation on the site of Wellingborough's Old Cattle Market. Facilities include: The bar and restaurant facilities are currently operated by www.frankshamburger.com/ Spaces are also available for business