Indhu Rubasingham

Indhu Rubasingham is the Artistic Director of the National Theatre. She recently delivered the Jennie Lee lecture, emphasizing the importance of supporting creative risk and new writing to prevent stagnation within the UK theatre industry. Rubasingham argues that prioritizing financial stability over artistic innovation will ultimately harm the sector. Her leadership is also highlighted by the National Theatre's upcoming 2026 season, which features a female-led lineup including Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and Letitia Wright. Oh will be making her National Theatre debut in an adaptation of Molière’s The Misanthrope, directed by Rubasingham herself. Additionally, a play titled 'Sapling' set in Troubles-era Belfast, won the Women’s prize for playwriting, indicating a focus on impactful and relevant narratives under her artistic direction.