Who will take over the National Theatre when Rufus Norris leaves in 2025? Most often rumoured as a strong contender – and rightly so – is Indhu Rubasingham, who has set the Kiln in north London alight. Yet I wonder whether the best solution, there as at the RSC, may not be a combination – two people driving such a big beast would allow each time to direct as well as administrate. My choice beside Rubasingham would be Rupert Goold. Under his artistic directorship, the Almeida is unmissable.
Sam Holcroft’s new play shows why. Not because it is perfect but because it will send audiences out either raging or invigorated. A Mirror has evident designs on its audience and Jeremy Herrin’s production teases them out, skittishly, darkly.
