What is the future for regional theatre in the UK? How will regional theatres have to work to ensure their survival? Jim Beirne (Chief Executive of Live Theatre), Giles Croft (Artistic Director of The Gate Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse), Emma Rice (Joint Artistic Director of Kneehigh), Rachel Tackley (Director of English Touring Theatre) and David Thacker (Artistic Director of Octagon Theatre Bolton) discuss these questions and more in this live Platform event chaired by James Naughtie.