Sarah Frankcom is leading one of the most prestigious drama schools in the UK. She talks about undergoing a process of ‘unlearning’ for staff and students

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“Playing outrageous women liberated me”

Tamara Rojo

Artistic director, English National Ballet

“My style is storytelling”

Rob Ashford

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“You need to be sympathetic to both the audience and the artist in this job”

Fergus Linehan

Edinburgh International Festival director

“As an artist, you have to promote the kind of work you want to see”

Adrian Lester

Actor and director

“I know who I am, what I stand for and I look forward to bringing theatre back”

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“I know who I am, what I stand for and I look forward to bringing theatre back”

Sutton Foster

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“If our industry is worthless, turn off Netflix”

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

“Our place in the world is at risk. It’s as grave as that”

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

“Change doesn’t happen through talking, it happens by doing”

Sarah Frankcom

Director

“I wasn’t a typical ballet figure – I always felt I had to prove myself”

Adam Cooper

Dancer

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