Theatre: the nation's debating chamber
Of all the artforms, theatre is the one most directly addressing our politics. From King Charles III and Posh to The Vote " to be staged on election night " this is a golden moment for political plays. Charlotte Higgins explores whyIt is a largely male cast. Raked seating flanks a thrust stage, and from time to time people leap up from the rows of benches to shout out their lines, as if they are audience and act…