Rupert Hawksley, Opinion editor and co-author of 'The Boring Twenties', shares insights on the cultural stagnation of the current decade, driven by the high cost of living. Michael Simmons, Economics editor, highlights the worrying trends of population decline and its implications. Philip Hensher, author and academic, critiques the monetization of leisure activities and discusses the generational gap in theatre audiences. The panel also humorously debates theatre etiquette and explores quirky alternatives like speakeasies and trendy BuzzBallz drinks.
