In contexts where public narratives are written and rewritten according to the whims of those in power, and selective amnesia is imposed upon the population, remembering becomes a political act.
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![You kind of think this should be our moment, as people of colour in theatre [in the UK]. This should be our moment, where we should be doing really bold work that kicks back against [far-right politics]. But it’s not really happening. And I think it’s because a lot of it is filtered through a kind of arts council–funded gatekeeper network. As we’ve seen—and I’ve been in one of those organisations—the pressure on you to be compliant, to be a ‘reasonable’ voice is so huge. That doesn’t allow for vibrant art. And if you haven’t got vibrant art, you won’t get much in terms of a voice.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbdcc5zt6dsdjqfmapvisqeh/bafkreifcfzw4w5o6vribtih6nb7l5qqlt7swr75zej2m4ziyh2jwp6yxme)
