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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel McGrath

National Theatre director says decline in new writing risks ‘betrayal of William Shakespeare’

The National Theatre’s director has shared her fears over the decline in new writing for the stage – cautioning that a failure to act on the downturn risks “betraying” William Shakespeare.

Indhu Rubasingham, who became the first woman and person of colour to lead the National Theatre when she took up her post last year, issued the stark warning as she delivered the Jennie Lee lecture to representatives from across the industry.

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