Jude Kelly

Jude Kelly is the Founder and Director of The WOW Foundation, which runs WOW – Women of the World Festivals across the globe to celebrate the achievements of women and girls and confront global gender injustice. Jude Kelly has directed over 200 theatre and opera productions, including at the Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera and the National Theatre. She is the recipient of two Olivier Awards, a BASCA Gold Badge Award for contribution to music and a Southbank Award for opera. Jude Kelly has founded a range of arts institutions and has commissioned and supported the work of thousands of artists across all genres.