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David Harewood Succeeds Kenneth Branagh As President Of British Drama School RADA; Cynthia Erivo Named Vice President


David Harewood is the new President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), replacing Kenneth Branagh. Cynthia Erivo was named Vice President.

The Sherwood, Supergirl and Homeland actor, who has extensive theater experience in productions including A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Henry IV, will succeed Kenneth Branagh in the role at the David Harewood is the new President of famed British acting school the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). “My congratulations and gratitude for the partnership of these exceptional talents helping to shape RADA’s exciting future, and my profound thanks to the Academy’s remarkable staff and students from whom I have learned so much,” he added. “I am now incredibly excited to usher in the new president and vice-president, David Harewood and Cynthia Erivo, who I am confident will build on the strong foundations and history of the institution.

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