Royal Exchange boss unveils new plays two years after damaging censorship row
Selina Cartmell, the artistic director of the Royal Exchange in Manchester, revealed details of 2027-28 productions that include a retelling of the Munich…
The Guardian reports: Selina Cartmell, the artistic director of the Royal Exchange in Manchester, revealed details of 2027-28 productions that include a retelling of the Munich air disaster and a modern Stockport-set version of the ancient Greek myth Phaedra.
This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Royal Exchange, Selina Cartmell and Stockport-set.
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