A school trip to the theatre should feel fresh, dynamic and forward thinking. I want young people to come to theatres like Theatre Royal Stratford East – where we're staging Gone Too Far! – and feel like they too could be on that stage.
When I was growing up, my mum took me to see lots of productions at theatres like the Royal Court, particularly anything with Black actors or a new contemporary story. That was my lens. As a result, I saw a huge range of theatre, all of which has informed the work I make today. I hope educators in charge of the school curriculum are able to look beyond the obvious and consider what actually speaks to young people in today's society.
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