Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill
Summary
Peter Gill, a well-known British theatre director, playwright, and actor, has died at the age of 86. He worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Court Theatre, where he helped bring attention to plays by DH Lawrence and contributed significantly to British theatre.Key Facts
- Peter Gill was born in Cardiff in 1939 and was proud of his Welsh roots.
- He started as an actor at 18, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and acted in films like HMS Defiant and Zulu.
- Gill became associate director at the Royal Court Theatre in 1970 and helped revive interest in DH Lawrence’s plays.
- In 1976, he became artistic director of Riverside Studios and helped establish it as a major theatre venue.
- He was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1980 for his contributions to theatre.
- Gill founded and led the National Theatre Studio from 1984 to 1990.
- Welsh actor Luke Evans credited Gill with giving him a key acting role that changed his career.
- Theatre colleagues praised Gill’s intelligence, kindness, and lasting impact on British theatre.
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