Kevin O'Hare

O’Hare was born in Kingston upon Hull[1] to Northern Irish parents, Michael and Vera.

[3] While Administrative Director, O’Hare oversaw the Royal Ballet's first tour to Cuba in 2009[9] and supported the company's first performances in the O2.

[10] On his appointment as director O’Hare announced his intention 'to bring together the most talented artists of the 21st century to collaborate on the same stage – world-class dancers, choreographers, designers and musicians',[10] and his commitment to strengthening ties with Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor and incumbent Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon.

[12] In 2015 he announced new choreography would be the focus on the 2015/16 season, featuring new works from McGregor, Wheeldon, Scarlett, Will Tuckett and Carlos Acosta, and the launching of the Young Choreographers Programme with inaugural member Charlotte Edmonds.

O'Hare was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2018 for services to Dance.