Indhu Rubasingham Breaks Barriers as First Female Leader of UK's National Theatre
Indhu Rubasingham has been appointed as the first woman and person of color to lead London's National Theater, ending a long history of white male artistic directors. Rubasingham, currently the artistic director of the Kiln Theater, will join the National Theater next spring and will share the role of chief executive with Kate Varah. She will face the challenge of managing a shrinking budget, repaying a loan, and producing successful transfers to the West End and Broadway. Rubasingham's appointment marks a significant milestone in diversifying leadership in the theater industry.