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An expert in Greek tragedy can’t get past a seemingly callous approach to suicide in the National Theatre’s new take on Phaedra.
Streaming has made theatre more accessible to a wider audience. However, it needs to be monetised and shouldn’t take the place of live theatre, which is in dire need of funding.
Scrutinising the output of a national theatre at a time of rising nationalism is a worthwhile activity, but it needs either radical intention or emotional insight.
