With older age effaced in our theatres and on our screens, Visible think it vital that we openly debate ways we can work together to secure the futures of our professional actors, while representing the diversity of the British population (1 in 3 of which are now over 60 years old). This session crucially aimed to bring to the fore the necessity of ‘age’ in ‘diversity in theatre’ discussions and build steps toward longer and more meaningful careers in British theatre.

Chaired by Age of No Retirement Co-founder Jonathan Collie, this discussion featured a panel including actor Annie Firbank, Chair of North & East London Branch of Equity Shenagh Govan and Mariko Primarolo, writer/ facilitator whose work within the Southwark Playhouse Elders Company aims to promote diversity in theatre.

A ROUNDELAY post-show discussion, Roundelay by Sonja Linden, 23 February to 18 March 2017, Southwark Playhouse