Sir David Hare has expressed concern over the National Theatre's current focus, claiming it fails to represent global drama adequately. He highlighted how British cultural life is at risk, particularly for new writers like Beth Steele and Joe Murphy, who may struggle to sustain their careers due to diminishing opportunities. Hare called for increased subsidy to regional theatres, advocating for the necessity of supporting diverse voices in British theatre history. He criticized the decline in the number of plays produced, which he believes leads to a profound erosion of cultural richness.
Sir David Hare stated that for 55 years, he and his generation of writers thrived in theatre, warning that upcoming talent may not have the same opportunity.
Hare criticized the National Theatre for its reduction in play productions, lamenting that the era of seeing multiple plays a week is gone, marking a cultural impoverishment.
Hare emphasized the need for financial support to regional theatres, pointing out that it's increasingly difficult to take risks on new productions in the current climate.
He urged that backing writers as strongly as previous generations did with voices like Osborne and Pinter is crucial for sustaining cultural richness.
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