Fictionhouse is ultimately part ofNewenStudios, the production and distribution group owned by French broadcast giantTF1.
Newen, which is about to be rebadged as Studio TF1, confirmed to Deadline that Fictionhouse is shuttering.
Neither Cooke or Horton would comment when contacted by Deadline.
Dominic Cooke and Kate HortonFictionhouse / Johan Persson
It is understood the former will focus on freelance directing.
He is preparing to direct Imelda Staunton in George Bernard ShawsMrs.
Warrens Professionafter the pair worked together onHello, Dolly!at the Palladium last year.
Horton, meanwhile, was recently lead producer on Mike BartlettsUnicorn, which is running at the Garrick.
That work was done through Kate Horton Productions, which filings show was incorporated last October.
We wish them all the best in their individual freelance theater work as well.
These are tough times in in the UK TV drama business.
The Fictionhouse news follows the exit of Leona Connell, the UK-based commercial boss at distribution arm Newen Connect.
