“Pregnant son” returns to taxpayer-funded theatre

Battersea Arts Centre received £5,944,810 from taxpayers between 2021-25

Source: The Guardian’s interview with Krishna Istha last year

Between 2021-25, taxpayers were charged £5,944,810 for Battersea Arts Centre (BAC). So I’m sure they’ll be delighted to know it is soon hosting Second Trimester, an “ambitious new show” about a “pregnant son”.


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