Craig Hassall
The magic of the performing arts, whether it be theatre, music, ballet, or opera, is that they can convey us to a far-away world full of wonder. For Craig Hassall, chasing that passion has brought him from Sydney, Australia, to the UK, where he’s now the ultimate man behind the curtain at the Royal Albert Hall. Here, he talks to Attitude about where his love of the theatre began, whether he thinks the arts are open to everyone and his plans to modernise the Royal Albert Hall.
Where did your passion for the arts come from?
I’m from a farming background, but I had an amazing scholarship to a wonderful school in Sydney. But the arts weren’t on the curriculum; it was very sporty. I had two really enthusiastic teachers; one taught French, and the other English. [Thanks to] them, my whole world was opened
