Interview with Penelope Wilton on Winning Olivier Awards 2015

The transcript covers a discussion with a theater professional about winning an award for a challenging play. It highlights the play's themes of democracy and freedom, the challenges of staging new plays in the West End, and the unique aspects of British theatre. The conversation also touches on the importance of arts funding and its economic benefits.

What significance does the speaker attribute to the subject of the play?

In what ways does British theatre stand out according to the speaker?