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Richard Twyman

“The UK undervalues touring theatre”

Big InterviewsApr 25, 2024Artistic director and chief executive

Richard Twyman. Photo: Adam Bennett

Richard Twyman. Photo: Adam Bennett

Helming a large subsidised company gives English Touring Theatre’s artistic director and chief executive an advantage in today’s tough climate, but he refuses to play it safe. He tells us about ETT’s best season yet at the box office, the challenges of rising costs and the road ahead

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