Kate Maltby

As theatre begins to renew itself, we must all think hard about what critical engagement will look like when our first priority will be to support an industry we love, says Kate Maltby

The recent socially distanced show Blindness at Donmar Warehouse played with a sense of discomfort in shared spaces – but will theatres be bold enough to push us outside our comfort zones?, asks Kate Maltby

James Graham is right to call for a culture of theatre “with the spirit of localism at its heart”, says Kate Maltby, but a wider, "common culture" matters too – and we’re missing those exciting national talking points

Now is a time for development and recovery in the industry. Theatre is a work in progress – let’s not rush to completion, says Kate Maltby

The tragedy unfolding in our arts industries is heartbreaking for everyone involved, says Kate Maltby, but to join the sector fightback, we must invest in getting ourselves healthy and functional

Historically the arts sector and the Conservative Party have not been the best of friends. To save our industries, every arts leader now needs to be able to talk Tory, says Kate Maltby

It’s unlikely that critics will become soft touches when restrictions relax, but lockdown has shown us that careers are fragile and we must be careful not to force out talent, says Kate Maltby