Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.
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"Naming the theatre after Sir Tom, who died in November 2025, 'felt like the right and natural way to keep him among us.'"
— Andrew Rawlinson , Executive
"'The West End was close to his heart and we feel sure he would be thrilled and humbled in equal measure by this great honour.'"
— Ollie Stoppard , Other
Key People
Andrew Rawlinson is the business director of ATG Entertainment in London.
Barny Stoppard is another child of Sir Tom Stoppard.
Ed Stoppard is one of Sir Tom Stoppard's children.
Ollie Stoppard is one of Sir Tom Stoppard's children.
Sir Tom Stoppard was a renowned British playwright known for his influential works in theatre.
Will Stoppard is one of Sir Tom Stoppard's children.
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A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.
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