‘The world is falling apart’: Dominic Cooke plans boldly political first season at Almeida
Dominic Cooke, the new artistic director of the Almeida Theatre, is launching his first season with a focus on politically charged plays. The program includes a collaboration with David Tennant and works by Caryl Churchill, reflecting on themes of British identity and national decline.
Why it matters
The season signals a shift toward socially conscious, provocative programming in London's theatre scene during a period of perceived political instability.
Cooke said he also wanted to work more with young talent, as school drama cuts have dried up the pool of new directors. Photograph: Alamy Cooke said he also wanted to work more with young talent, as school drama cuts have dried up the pool of new directors. Photograph: Alamy Theatre ‘The world is falling apart’: Dominic Cooke plans boldly political first season at Almeida Exclusive: London theatre’s new artistic director working with David Tennant and Caryl Churchill as he wrestles with Britain’s decline – and with smart glasses
Prefer the Guardian on Google A spate of highly political plays will feature in one of north London’s most storied theatres next season, as its new artistic director says the world “is falling apart”.
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