New Work Needs New Leadership: What We Can Learn from Across the Pond

Inclusive STAGES: Building Healthy Arts Spaces

What if the future of theatre isn’t just about new work, but about new leadership to support it?

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Carewe of Theatre503 in London to explore what inclusive theatre leadership really looks like across the pond, and what we can learn from it. From championing debut playwrights to navigating UK arts funding challenges, Emily offers a refreshingly honest take on how small theatres can lead big change.

We talk about what it means to stay mission-driven when resources are tight, how to center care without bureaucracy, and why investing in early career artists is a radical act of leadership.

🎉 And…we’re officially bringing Inclusive Stages to London this fall for our first international residency! You’ll hear how this collaboration came to life and why this kind of global dialogue is essential to the future of our field.

This episode is generous, grounded, and full of insight, reminding us that innovation in leadership often starts at the margins.

Enjoy the episode, friends!

Check out the show notes and resources at

https://www.inclusivestages.com/post/new-work-needs-new-leadership-what-we-can-learn-from-across-the-pond

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Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell, and our producer, Leah Bryant.