Nikolai Foster

Nikolai Foster is a British theatre director and Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Curve, Leicester. Born in Copenhagen and raised in North Yorkshire, he has directed musical theatre, drama and opera for major UK and international venues. He previously held attachments at Sheffield Crucible, the Royal Court and National Theatre Studio and served as an Associate Director at Leeds Playhouse.

Known For: *Kinky Boots*; *Billy Elliot the Musical*; *The Wizard of Oz*
Selected Theatre Credits: *West Side Story*; *A Chorus Line*; *Legally Blonde the Musical*; *Sunset Boulevard*; *The Sound of Music*
Awards & Nominations: Winner, Creative Award, Industry Minds Awards, 2019; recipient, Honorary Doctor of Arts, De Montfort University, 2024
Training: Drama Centre London; Regional Theatre Young Directors Scheme at Sheffield Crucible