What happened: Indhu Rubasingham, National Theatre’s artistic director, urged the UK arts sector to support creative risk and new writing, warning that conservative theatre-making threatens the industry's future. She made these remarks during the Jennie Lee lecture.
Why it matters:
- Creative risk-taking is essential for the growth and innovation of UK theatre.
- The sustainability of theatre venues and opportunities for new writers and artists depend on embracing fresh ideas.
MNN Take: Rubasingham highlights a tension between financial caution and artistic innovation, emphasising that prioritising safe productions may harm the long-term vitality of UK theatre.
Sources: Guardian UK