Chair of The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, Geoff Barton, speaks to commission member Rufus Norris about oracy’s role in the arts, how the understanding of oracy as a skill can be taken for granted, and how young people can benefit from learning to express themselves.

Rufus Norris, a multi-award winning theatre and film director, achieved critical acclaim with his West End revival of Cabaret, winning two Olivier Awards, and his debut feature film Broken, premiered at Cannes Film Festival, earning the Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival. As the artistic director and chief executive of the National Theatre since 2015, he advocates for creative education, emphasizing the importance of oracy alongside factual learning.

You can learn more about The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England and its members here.