“His taste in writers, attention to detail and powers of invention form a unique calling card.” 

“James Dacre directing always brings us to the very edge of each character and their raw emotions are always a beat away.”

“The theatre director who turned his Northampton venue into a powerhouse.”

“As artistic chief, Dacre has turned Northampton into an essential destination.”

“Politically provocative productions which leave the audience to make their own minds up.”

“A reputation for adventurous commissioning which few British theatres can match.”

“Dacre knows exactly when to treat the text literally and when to take an imaginative step sideways.”