English Language Theatre Supremo Vows to 'Rattle the Establishment'

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The first chairman of Wales' National English Language Theatre yesterday vowed it would create work to "rattle the establishment". Phil George, pictured, a Rhondda-born and Oxford-educated television executive, was unveiled as the head of the pounds 4.5m project. He immediately set out his ambitions to commission work from scriptwriters such as Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies and great playwrights from outside Wales. And he insisted it was right to invest in the arts at a time when different government bodies are competing for funds. "All the signs are that, when you do pursue an arts culture agenda vigorously and with a care for your audience and a real interest in their lives, then the whole society is given the injection of energy," he said.

Mr George is co-creative director of Cardiff-based Green Bay Media and former head of arts, music and features at BBC Wales.

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English Language Theatre Supremo Vows to 'Rattle the Establishment'

He is adamant the public funding will not prevent the theatre commissioning work that may f...

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