Keble Debate MT 2025: Sir Rufus Norris

Date: Fri, 21 November 2025 ยท 17:15 - 18:30
Cost: Free
Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Keble College
Address: Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PG, United Kingdom
Event page: https://www.keble.ox.ac.uk/events/keble-debate-mt-2025/

Keble Debate MT 2025: Sir Rufus Norris ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽฌ

Sir Rufus Norris, Artistic Director of the National Theatre from 2015 to 2025, returns to Keble College for his second appearance at The Keble Debates. In conversation with Robin Geffen (Keble 1976), Honorary Fellow, Norris will reflect on his career in theatre and film, including acclaimed productions such as Macbeth, London Road, Everyman, The Threepenny Opera, and Small Island.

The discussion will explore his journey from training at RADA to leading one of the UKโ€™s most prestigious cultural institutions. Norris will also share insights into his directorial work, including Table, written by his wife Tanya, and his future creative projects.

What to expect:

  • ๐ŸŽฌ Reflections on a decade at the helm of the National Theatre
  • ๐ŸŽญ Insights into directing for stage and screen
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Audience Q&A, with the opening question by William Ferguson (Keble 2021)