The Stage’s Future of Theatre conference reveals programme line-up and speakers

Index on Censorship will be represented by chief executive Jemimah Steinfeld in a panel on free speech, while Graeme Farrow, chief creative and content officer of Wales Millennium Centre, is one of the pundits tabled for How Does the Craft of Theatremaking Survive?.

The programme builds on previously announced speeches by director designate of the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, and Trafalgar Entertainment boss, Rosemary Squire.

The event’s activities kick off from 9:30am, with a stacked timetable running up until 4:30pm.

The Stage deputy editor Matthew Hemley said: "Programming this year’s conference with Amanda Parker has been a privilege and we hope that we’ve pulled together a schedule that delves into some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today, discussed by some of the most interesting voices working in theatre."

"We’re also delighted to have Rosemary Squire and Indhu Rubasingham bookending the event with keynote speeches," Hemley continued, "both of which promise to be fascinating and insightful. We hope to welcome you to the event and to meet as many of you as we can on the 30th."

Headlined by Moore Kingston Smith, the conference is sponsored by LAMDA, Preevue, Theatreplan and BECTU, with supporters including Charcoalblue, John Good and StaffSavvy.

For more information and tickets, visit www.thestage.co.uk/events/future-of-theatre-conference