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THE ART
OF SUCCESS

The Crescent Theatre
October 2025

By Nick Dear

Set in 18th-century London, The Art of Success compresses the events of 10 years into one riotous night, recounting the explosive rise of the artist William Hogarth.

Join Hogarth on a lavish, bold, and rebellious journey as the world of art begins to change like never before.

CREATIVE TEAM

PRODUCER

Royal Birmingham

Conservatoire

WRITER

Nick Dear

DIRECTOR

Dewi Johnson

SET DESIGN

Emma Thompson

FIGHT DIRECTOR

Roger Bartlett

VOICE SUPPORT

Loreto Wright

STAGE MANAGER

Louise Turner

DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER

Claire Hyde

SOUND DESIGN

Adam McCready

LIGHTING DESIGN

Jo Dawson

COSTUME DESIGN

Michelle Shaw

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Jacqui Finlay

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