Alexandra Wood
Playwright who adapted Hilary Mantel's short story The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher for the stage and speaks about the play's themes and staging.
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May 11, 2026 • 42min
Highs, lows and Jet-Skis at the Venice Biennale
Alexandra Wood, a playwright who adapted Hilary Mantel’s short story for the stage, talks about expanding the story, staging choices and why she set it now. Aviva Dautch, an arts journalist reporting from the Venice Biennale, describes provocative installations, political responses across pavilions and standout works like Lubaina Himid’s British Pavilion.
