Dominic Cooke, the Almeida theatre's newly appointed artistic director, plans a boldly political opening season for the north London venue, featuring David Tennant and multiple plays by Caryl Churchill.
Cooke said the world "is falling apart" as he unveiled programming centred on Britain's decline. The season will include a production exploring that theme and a series of new works by the acclaimed playwright Churchill.
The Almeida, one of London's most established theatres, has a history of staging politically engaged work. Cooke's appointment marks a significant moment for the venue, which now enters a new creative leadership era.
Details on specific play titles, production dates, casting beyond Tennant, and the Churchill commissions remain limited in the available information. The Guardian reported this as an exclusive.