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It has been announced the artistic director of London's Kiln Theatre will move to the National to take up the top post previously held by Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir Peter Hall.
The National Theatre’s search for its seventh artistic director is complete, and former Kiln boss Indhu Rubasingham will become the first woman to lead the institution in its 60-year history. Jessie Thompson writes that it’s her proven ability to face down vehement opposition that makes her the perfect candidate
Theatre veteran Indhu Rubasingham has made history as both the first woman and the first person of colour to take the helm of the National Theatre.
The multiple Tony winner was responsible for the 1999 revival of Kiss Me, Kate that modernized the classic for a new generation.
Rubasingham, who joined the Kilburn arts centre in 2012, says being the first female artistic director of the National Theatre is the 'best job in…