The Marylebone Theatre is proud to be supported by a wonderful group of patrons from the worlds of theatre, music, politics and education, including Sir Mark Rylance who says the following: As the Artistic Director of the Globe, I commissioned new verse dramas for performance alongside the great plays of Shakespeare. It was important to me that the poetic tradition was not just celebrated, but evolved and enhanced in this way. I am, therefore, delighted that a new theatre in London is taking on this mission. I stand behind their plans for fostering a renaissance in verse drama - and look forward to attending the launch production of Dmitry.