2018 Genesis Future Director Award Winner John R. Wilkinson 

In February 2018, John R. Wilkinson, recipient of the 2018 Genesis Future Directors Award, directed a production of Winter by Jon Fosse as part of the scheme. The Stage interviewed John ahead of this directorial debut at Young Vic Theatre.

“One thing Wilkinson is sure of when it comes to conversations about diversity is that progression, whether in small steps or great leaps, will only continue, and Wilkinson will be at the heart of those continuing conversations.”

To read the full interview, click here.

John’s award was featured in the Stage’s best theatre awards of 2018, view the full list here.

The announcement of John’s win featured in The Stage, Blouin ArtInfo, Theatre Bubble and The 730 Review.

To read our Q&A with John, click here.

For more information on Genesis Foundation’s partnership with the Young Vic, click here.