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BIO

Indhu Rubasingham, MBE, is a British theatre director and the current artistic director of the Kiln Theatre (formerly the Tricycle Theatre) in Kilburn, London. On December 13 2023 it was announced that she would take on the role of Artistic Director at the National Theatre in 2025, following on from Rufus Norris.

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Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Artistic Director
 
[West End, 2025]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
DIRECTOR
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Director

Indhu RubasinghamThe Motherfucker With The Hat

News


Birmingham Hippodrome Will Host Conference For Teachers In Collaboration With The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Drama teachers looking for new year inspiration can apply to join an inspiring conference taking place at Birmingham Hippodrome in February. Learn more here!
National Theatre's Kath Geraghty Will Receive MBE For Services to Education and Skills
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The National Theatre's Head of Technical Qualifications Kath Geraghty will receive the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Years 2026 Honours List.
Finalists Revealed For the Women's Prize For Playwriting 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - today announces the five finalist scripts for its 2025 Award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.
SINE Digital Appointed As New Agency Partner For The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025

The National Theatre has appointed SINE Digital as its new media agency partner, following a competitive tender process. Learn more about the appointment here!
Photos: BALLET SHOES At National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Will Return to Stream on National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

National Theatre at Home has announced the addition of James Corden's smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors and Indhu Rubasingham's Bacchae to its winter offering.
Shortlisted Scripts Announced For The Women’s Prize For Playwriting 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting has announced the 20 shortlisted scripts for its 2025 award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions. Check out the list here!
Dates Set For PRIDE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Dates have been announced for Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford.
Photos: National Theatre Begins Rehearsals For Return Of BALLET SHOES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos of Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel, directed by Katy Rudd. Running November 17, 2025–February 21, 2026, in the Olivier Theatre.
Longlisted Plays Revealed For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The Women's Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - has announced the 41 longlisted scripts for its 2025 award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.
Chris Bush’s ORLANDO (FL) To Have Workshop at The Hermitage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present a London workshop of Orlando (FL), a new play by Olivier Award winner Chris Bush, directed by Andy Sandberg, in collaboration with the National Theatre.
Review: HAMLET, National Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 3, 2025

“Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.” Given the National Theatre’s history with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, a new production of Hamlet is a natural fit in Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season as artistic director. Robert Hastie follows the likes of Laurence Olivier, Peter Hall, and Cicely Berry in setting down his own take on the play, helping to kick off Rubasingham’s tenure in a bold fashion.
Photos: Hiran Abeysekera and Cast in HAMLET at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie’s sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining of Hamlet at The National Theatre. Learn more!
Full Cast Set For BALLET SHOES at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.
Review: BACCHAE, National Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Sep 25, 2025

More TikTok than tragedy
Cast Set For BALLET SHOES Return at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. 
Wretch 32, Judi Dench, and Ian McKellen Will Headline Special Events at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

These one-night-only events highlight the National Theatre's rich past, with acclaimed actors who have graced these iconic stages, whilst throwing open our doors to exciting new artists as part of the Next Chapter for the National Theatre.
National Theatre Will Launch New, Free Exhibition THE GREEKS: RADICAL REINVENTION
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

The National Theatre will bring a new, free exhibition to the Wolfson Gallery, The Greeks: Radical Reinvention from 9 September, journeying through past reimaginings of Greek tragedies produced on its stages.

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