Josette Bushell-Mingo
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Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE (born 16 February 1964) is a Sweden-based English theatre actress and director of African descent, who was born in London and has been living and working in Sweden for many years.[1] In February 2021, the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama announced she had been appointed as the incoming Principal of the School.[2][3] She is the first person of African descent, the first woman since 1942, and the third woman overall to hold this role.[3] Previously, she served as artistic director for the National Touring Swedish Deaf Theatre ensemble TystTeater for 13 years before accepting a position as the Head of the theatre department at the Stockholm University of the Arts in 2019.[2]
Josette Bushell-Mingo | |
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Born | (1964-02-16) 16 February 1964 (age 60) Lewisham, London, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Stage actress, theatre director |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse | Stefan Karsberg |
Children | 2 |
Awards | OBE, H. M. The King's Medal |
Website | josettebushellmingo |