Nadia Latif on the importance of the bookshelf, first steps in Theatre and developing Fairview

Published: Jan. 14, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

b'Director of stage and film Nadia Latif chats to Off Book presenter Dan de la Motte about growing up between Sudan and London, her early experiences of London theatre, drama school, and why what\\u2019s on your bookshelf is so important.\\n\\nNadia also discusses working with Jackie Sibblies Drury and her experiences of directing the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fairview at the Young Vic.\\n\\nNadia Latif was the 2018-2020 Young Vic Genesis Fellow and Associate Director, a position which supports someone to develop their craft as a theatre director whilst working closely with the Young Vic\\u2019s Artistic Director. Opportunities whilst in post include supporting the theatre\\u2019s programming and artistic planning, contributing to the work of the Young Vic\\u2019s Directors Program and mentoring Genesis Future Directors Award recipients.\\n\\nThe Young Vic presents Off Book, a podcast where we shine a light on the creatives who inspire us, offering a candid insight into their life and careers.'