A prominent figure in Scottish theatre, Dominic Hill, is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The award recognises his outstanding contribution to the performing arts. Hill, who is the Artistic Director and Joint CEO of the Citizens Theatre, will be honoured at the national conservatoire's autumn graduation ceremony on Thursday 29 October.
Since assuming leadership of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow's Gorbals in 2011, Hill has garnered significant acclaim for his staging of innovative new works. He also guided the theatre, a key producing house in Scotland, through a major redevelopment project, which was completed in 2025, revitalising the venue for audiences, artists, and the community.
“"Since the beginning of my directing career, the Conservatoire has always been an important part of my working life. It is where I have taught, learnt and met many of the people with whom I consistently collaborate today. I am therefore delighted to have been offered an honorary doctorate."
Hill has a history of directing co-productions with prominent institutions such as the National Theatre of Scotland, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, Scottish Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Prior to his role at the Citizens Theatre, he served as Artistic Director of the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh and Joint Artistic Director of Dundee Rep.
Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, praised Hill's impact, stating: “Dominic Hill has made an outstanding contribution to the performing arts in Scotland through a distinguished career as a director and artistic leader. His vision kept the Citizens Theatre going through an extended renovation period to have it re-emerge as a great theatre for the city and nation. He has played a leading role in shaping the country’s cultural landscape and has been a passionate advocate for the power of theatre to enrich lives and strengthen communities.”
Also being recognised at the graduation ceremony are Sharon Mair and Morag Campbell, who will receive fellowships for their service as governors of the RCS. Mair, a senior media and cultural leader, had a 30-year career at the BBC, overseeing major events. Campbell is a leading figure in music education and arts leadership, having expanded the National Youth Choir of Scotland and secured international performance opportunities for young singers.
The graduation ceremony will be livestreamed at rcs.ac.uk/graduation.
