The Chancellor
The Chancellor, Sir Peter Hall, is the formal head of Kingston University.
What is the Chancellor's role?
The Chancellor's role is largely ceremonial. Most of the running of the University is undertaken by the Board of Governors and the Vice Chancellor.
Who is Sir Peter Hall?
Sir Peter Hall is one of Britain's most distinguished theatre directors. He celebrated 50 years in the business in 2003.
At 24, he directed the world premiere of the English version of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. In 1961, he created the Royal Shakespeare Company and ran it for ten years.
He then directed the National Theatre (now the Royal National Theatre) for 15 years, moving it to its new premises on the South Bank.
After leaving the National, Sir Peter established his own company, the Peter Hall Company.
What is his involvement with staff and students?
Sir Peter Hall leads master classes for Kingston University drama students. He is also Director Emeritus of the Rose Theatre, Kingston, a University-affiliated theatre in the town.
