The Prime Minister visited the Design Innovation Institute in Shanghai to celebrate the expanding influence of British theatre in China, emphasizing its role in boosting economic growth and supporting UK jobs. During the visit, he met with actress Rosamund Pike, representatives from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and students from a local Shanghai school. The National Theatre’s productions have been shown in over 7,000 venues since 2015, contributing £4.5 billion to the UK economy and supporting 105,000 jobs in 2023. The PM also announced plans for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Matilda the Musical’ to tour China again, while the National Theatre’s play ‘Inter Alia’ will screen in Chinese cinemas this spring. Both organisations highlighted their success in expanding British cultural exports globally.
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