Rufus Norris

Rufus Norris is Director and Chief Executive at the National Theatre. In 2016, Norris collaborated with Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller on we’re here because we’re here – a modern memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. The UK-wide event was commissioned by 14–18 NOW, produced by the National Theatre and Birmingham Rep, in collaboration with 26 organisations and with over 1,400 volunteers involved.