The role of the artistic director is extremely important

Rufus Norris says the cancellation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Royal Exchange in Manchester is “a very sad situation, not good for the artist, not good for the theatre”. Photo: Paul Plews

Norris was speaking following increased discussion about the importance of artistic directors following the cancellation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Royal Exchange in Manchester – a situation some have attributed to the theatre not having an artistic director.