Reactions to Emma Rice’s departure from the Globe

Is the Globe retrograde or simply dedicated to heritage? David Ellis, Lyn Gardner and Matt Trueman react to the news of Emma Rice’s departure.

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Emma Rice leaving the Globe Theatre: 'How can a twenty-year-old building have become so fossilised?' (Evening Standard)

As Emma Rice departs, the Globe has egg on its face – and no vision (Guardian)

Emma Rice's departure is not about lighting (Whats On Stage)

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