Kwame Kwei-Armah, first African-Caribbean director of a major British theatre, announces departure. Kwame Kwei-Armah, el primer director africano-caribeño de un importante teatro británico, anuncia su marcha.

Kwame Kwei-Armah, the first African-Caribbean director to lead a major British theatre, has announced his departure as Young Vic's artistic director in the autumn. Kwame Kwei-Armah, el primer director africano-caribeño que dirige un importante teatro británico, ha anunciado su salida como director artístico de Young Vic en otoño. During his six-year tenure, he produced 40 shows and advocated for increased diversity within the industry and protection of the arts during the pandemic. Durante su mandato de seis años, produjo 40 espectáculos y abogó por una mayor diversidad dentro de la industria y la protección de las artes durante la pandemia. He calls for government intervention to safeguard the future of British theatre and the arts. Pide la intervención del gobierno para salvaguardar el futuro del teatro y las artes británicos. His final season at Young Vic includes the European premiere of 'Passing Strange' and the world premiere of 'A Face in the Crowd'. Su última temporada en Young Vic incluye el estreno europeo de 'Passing Strange' y el estreno mundial de 'A Face in the Crowd'.