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‘The world is falling apart’: Dominic Cooke plans boldly political first season at Almeida

The Guardian UK Thursday 15 October 2026, 09:00 UTC By Helena Horton 1 min read
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Exclusive: London theatre’s new artistic director working with David Tennant and Caryl Churchill as he wrestles with Britain’s decline – and with smart glassesA spate of highly political plays will feature in one of north London’s most storied theatres next season, as its new artistic director says the world “is falling apart”. An exploration of Britain’s decline featuring David Tennant and a searing series of new plays by Caryl Churchill are planned for Dominic Cooke’s first season at the...

Exclusive: London theatre’s new artistic director working with David Tennant and Caryl Churchill as he wrestles with Britain’s decline – and with smart glasses

A spate of highly political plays will feature in one of north London’s most storied theatres next season, as its new artistic director says the world “is falling apart”.

An exploration of Britain’s decline featuring David Tennant and a searing series of new plays by Caryl Churchill are planned for Dominic Cooke’s first season at the Almeida theatre.

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