Today we’re joined by two women at the helm of one of London’s most historic and exciting theatres. Stratford East, founded back in 1884, has always been a place for global stories told in the heart of East London. It’s the home of Joan Littlewood’s revolutionary spirit and a launchpad for generations of theatre-makers, from Barbara Windsor to Cynthia Erivo.

Now stepping into this legacy are Lisa Spirling, the new Artistic Director and Co-CEO, and Hanna Streeter, the new Executive Director and Co-CEO. Together with Associate Artistic Director Jade Lewis, they’re shaping a bold new future for this 140-year-old theatre.

We’ll talk about their vision, Lisa’s inaugural season - from the UK premiere of Here There Are Blueberries to Nancy Medina’s Choir Boy and Ava Pickett’s Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy - and why Stratford East remains such a vital part of London’s cultural landscape.

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