Arifa Akbar | The Guardian: Downing Street made a surprise announcement last week. No, not the one about our streets being overrun with the scourge of peaceful protest, but a strongly worded statement on the importance of inclusivity in theatre. “The prime minister is a big supporter of the arts,” said Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson, and he believes they should be “inclusive and open to everyone”.
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I think that it is fantastic that the prime minister has spoken out to support inclusive theater, even though he does seem to be a bit late in the game. However, this situation now does seem to be quite complicated with Slave Play. I do think it is important for Black audience members to have the chance to enjoy the theater alone in a safe space. If the prime minister is speaking out about inclusivity due to this, that inherently defeats the point. The Black Out nights are there for Black audiences to enjoy theater without having to worry about the “white gaze” and to bring the Black community together into one safe space. I can see how this may be viewed as segratory, but that is far from the point. These nights should be supported and viewed as a way to bring people together instead of tearing people apart.
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