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Indhu Rubasingham has been named as the National’s new head. But elsewhere, theatres are ditching this once coveted role altogether. Can a theatre really manage without one?
Acclaimed in Britain, he had the unique distinction of winning awards for best musical and best play in 2000, for his Broadway revival of “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Copenhagen.”
One of the great postwar theatre directors, Blakemore – who has died aged 95 – had a vast range and was a formidable writer
The news that Indhu Rubasingham has been appointed as the new artistic director of the National Theatre has been met with a generally positive response, with the consensus being that she is a safe pair of hands with a creative passion. Having met her several years ago while she was at the Kiln in north London, I found her friendly and calm, necessary skills for what is possibly the toughest job in the business.
Acclaimed theatre director admired for his productions of Kiss Me Kate and Copenhagen