Albarn and Carol Ann Duffy make Rufus Norris's National a wonderland

Blur frontman and the poet laureate will each reimagine classic works in Norris and Tessa Ross’s opening year, which will also include new plays by Caryl Churchill, Patrick Marber and Duncan Macmillan

A Damon Albarn musical inspired by Alice in Wonderland and new plays by Caryl Churchill, Patrick Marber and Wallace Shawn will feature in the opening year of the new management team at the National Theatre.

Rufus Norris has taken over from Nicholas Hytner as director while Tessa Ross is the new chief executive, replacing executive director Nick Starr.

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