Tarek Iskander

Change may not be happening at the speed we hoped, but the pandemic – and the protests that have taken place throughout – show that people must come first, says Battersea Arts Centre artistic director Tarek Iskander

Amid many radical ideas put forward to reshape theatre post-Covid, artistic director Tarek Iskander argues now is a time for pragmatism. Here he puts forward steps for funders, venues, companies and freelancers to create a more inclusive sector

Tarek Iskander, artistic director of Battersea Arts Centre, argues that by modelling itself on the NHS, theatre can be more responsive to local communities