Exclusive chat with Stratford East's Lisa Spirling and Hanna Streeter

Today we’re joined by two women at the helm of one of London’s most historic and exciting theatres. Stratford East, founded back in 1884, has always been a place for global stories told in the heart of East London. It’s the home of Joan Littlewood’s revolutionary spirit and a launchpad for generations of theatre-makers, from Barbara Windsor to Cynthia Erivo.Now stepping into this legacy are Lisa Spirling, the new Artistic Director and Co-CEO, and Hanna Streeter, the new Executive Director and Co-CEO. Together with Associate Artistic Director Jade Lewis, they’re shaping a bold new future for this 140-year-old theatre.We’ll talk about their vision, Lisa’s inaugural season - from the UK premiere of Here There Are Blueberries to Nancy Medina’s Choir Boy and Ava Pickett’s Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy - and why Stratford East remains such a vital part of London’s cultural landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.