Rebecca Frecknall is a renowned British theatre director, widely recognized for her exceptional work on the 2021 West End revival of Cabaret, which starred Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.
The show garnered immense critical acclaim, ultimately receiving the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Revival of a Musical, with Frecknall being honored as the Best Director, taking home both the Olivier Award and Critics' Circle Award.
As an associate director at the esteemed Almeida Theatre, Frecknall has had the privilege of directing a diverse range of productions, including Summer & Smoke, Three Sisters, The Duchess of Malfi, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Romeo and Juliet.
Her direction of Summer & Smoke initially brought her widespread critical acclaim, showcasing her remarkable ability to reimagine and reinvigorate classic works in innovative and captivating ways.
The production won the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best Revival of a Play in 2019, with Frecknall also receiving a nomination for the Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director.
In 2023, she was ranked by The Stage as the 13th most influential person in the theatre, a testament to her significant impact and influence within the industry.
