Indhu Rubasingham Appointed First Female Director of National Theatre

Rubasingham, praised for her commitment to diversity and new writing, will officially take over in 2025 amid budgetary challenges.

Indhu Rubasingham has been appointed as the new director of the National Theatre, making her the first woman and person of color to hold the position.
Rubasingham will officially take over in spring 2025, after working alongside current director Rufus Norris for a year.
During her 12-year tenure at the Kiln theatre, Rubasingham was praised for her commitment to diversity and new writing.
The National Theatre stages around 20 plays and musicals each year, and Rubasingham will be expected to continue this tradition while also dealing with a shrinking budget and rising inflation.
Rubasingham's appointment has been widely applauded by leading figures in the industry, who have praised her directing record, compassion, and commitment to nurturing new talent.