Nadia Fall's Bold Theater Lineup: Feminist Tale, Regional Collabs

0:00On April 16, Nadia Fall, the artistic director at the Young Vic, says struggling theaters need to program bold shows to climb out of their financial. Holes. She just dropped her new lineup for Autumn, kicking off with a musical take on Thelma and Louise that's got an anti-Trump edge. Ball stepped in last year and dealt with a 500,000-pound deficit that led to staff cuts. She's pushing for more arts funding from philanthropists, but stresses her power lies in picking hits that pack the house. The Thelma and Louise adaptation pulls from the classic film, with music by Grammy winner Nico Case, and it opens September 3rd. Fall calls it a fresh, feminist tale, especially timely with women's rights rolling back in places like Trump's America. Fans and creators are buzzing about the human story's hitting home, like escaping abuse on a wild road trip. Meanwhile, Sheddenberg brings Edinburgh Frinchdars like Sarah Pasco to an immersive London setup for the first time. Other gems include Fall directing Jim of the Ocean and a world premiere of Debbie Tucker

1:03Green's dystopian descent on censorship. A fresh arts council report paints a rough picture for touring, with plays down 64% since 2019. Fall points the past winds like punch transferring from Nottingham to the West End, but splitting box office cash makes team ups tricky for London spots. She's calling for government incentives to spark more regional collabs, holding hands across the country to keep the stage lights burning bright.