“Royal Exchange's Selina Cartmell unveils 'brave and fearless' 2027-28 season after censors” — what this page in the network covers. Selina Cartmell, artistic director of the Royal Exchange in Manchester, has announced a new season of work for 2027-28, promising to channel the 'pioneering spirit of Manchester' and be 'brave and fearless' in her programming. This announcement comes two years after a deeply damaging censorship row that rocked the theatre. The season includes a retelling of the Munich air disaster and a modern Stockport-set version of the ancient Greek myth Phaedra by acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens.
By tackling bold, locally resonant stories, Cartmell aims to rebuild trust and reaffirm the Royal Exchange's role as a fearless cultural leader in Manchester. The choice of the Munich air disaster, a tragedy deeply woven into Manchester United's history, and the relocation of a classical myth to Stockport signal a commitment to regional identity and contemporary relevance. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.