Games of Thrones actor defends ‘black out’ theatre nights

Kit Harington hails decision to stage performances of his new play for black-only audiences as incredibly positive'

It is a topic that has been weaponised in the culture wars including by the previous prime minister, but now one of Britain's leading actors has defended black out" nights at theatres.

The Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has said the initiative of his new play to stage some performances for black-identifying audiences only was an incredibly positive thing" and denied the claim it discriminated against white people.