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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“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”

Sutton Foster

Performer

“Writing Gin Craze! has been a relief – its crisis is safely in the past”

April De Angelis

Playwright

“I want to take the familiar and make it box fresh”

Christopher Haydon

Artistic director

“I’ve become what I hoped to be: a real character actor”

Michael Pennington

Actor, director and writer

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

Sutton Foster

Performer

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

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

“If our industry is worthless, turn off Netflix”

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

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

Adam Cooper

Dancer

“As long as my body serves me, I want to use it. It’s my tool bag”

Nancy Carroll

Actor

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