A bold new theatre season has been unveiled by a leading arts director, marking a return to ambitious storytelling after a controversial censorship dispute. The upcoming productions will include a dramatic reimagining of a real-life aviation tragedy alongside a fresh, urban twist on an ancient Greek myth set in a northern English town. The artistic director has pledged to embrace bold, unflinching creativity as part of a revival of the venue’s pioneering legacy. Details of the full lineup and creative vision are now available for audiences.
Selina Cartmell announces season including Stockport-set version of Phaedra myth by Simon StephensA theatre boss has promised to channel the “pioneering spirit of Manchester” and be “brave and fearless” as she unveiled a new season of work, two years after a deeply 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 air disaster and a modern Stockport-set version of the ancient Greek myth Phaedra. Continue reading...
