Theater News

Peter Cheeseman, Founding Director of the New Vic in Staffordshire, Dies at 78

| London |

April 30, 2010

Peter Cheeseman, founding director of the New Vic in Staffordshire, has died after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, according to published reports. He was 78.

Cheeseman assisted in the establishment of The Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent and its successor The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme. It was this latter organization which eventually became the the New Vic Theatre in 1986.

Later this year, there will be a memorial celebration of Cheeseman’s life and legacy at the New Vic. Details will be announced nearer the time.

Theater News & discounts

Get the best deals and latest updates on theater and shows by signing up for TheaterMania's newsletter today!