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Lack of support for theatre is to discourage dissent, says top playwright by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Laura Wade, writer of Posh and Home, I'm Darling, criticises government's attitude to industry as unions fight cuts to performing arts degrees The government has insufficiently supported the crisis-hit theatre industry because it wants to "discourage ideas and dissent" the leading playwright Laura Wade has warned. The perception persists, Wade believes, that theatre is a "frivolous" luxury, rather than valued as enri…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:12PM on June 25, 2021

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