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Alistair Smith

Alistair Smith

Editor

Biography

Alistair Smith is editor of The Stage. He is also the author of two major industry reports (the London Theatre Report and the Theatre Workforce Review) and is the chair of theatre careers charity Get Into Theatre.

Recent Articles

Olivier nominations: few shocks but much to celebrate in this year's starry shortlist

Olivier nominations: few shocks but much to celebrate in this year's starry shortlist

Following the announcement of the 2024 Olivier nominations, editor Alistair Smith reflects on the inclusions, omissions and progressions
Rosemary Squire is right – theatre leadership is changing. But is it sustainable?

Rosemary Squire is right – theatre leadership is changing. But is it sustainable?

Indhu Rubasingham’s appointment as director of the National Theatre was a landmark moment, but we are already starting to see signs of theatre backsliding on its attempts to broaden access to jobs and it has still not addressed the issue of class diversity
Sonia Friedman is right – theatre's sea change can be an opportunity

Sonia Friedman is right – theatre's sea change can be an opportunity

Amid leadership changes and restructures in response to increasing financial pressures, is this a chance to enact the revolution in theatre promised post-Covid?
When it comes to the arts, it's time for government to return to 'money, policy, silence'

When it comes to the arts, it's time for government to return to 'money, policy, silence'

As we prepare for an almost certain general election this year, political parties should bear in mind former Labour arts minister Jennie Lee’s way of thinking
The Stage Awards shows how theatre has responded to trying times with hope

The Stage Awards shows how theatre has responded to trying times with hope

The Stage Awards 2024 showcased theatremakers embracing risk and delivering to their communities despite huge challenges. Imagine what they could do with increased support
When is theatre not theatre?

When is theatre not theatre?

One of the wonderful things about theatre is that in comes in many shapes and forms – but how do we define it and is it important that we do?
Without the right for artists to fail, what is the point of subsidy?

Without the right for artists to fail, what is the point of subsidy?

London’s Royal Court has warned that – due to financial pressures – it is no longer in a position to support artists’ right to fail. But a key aim of public subsidy is to allow such theatres to stage work that is too risky for the commercial sector to take a punt on
Theatre can learn from Philip Hedley in the battle against local arts cuts

Theatre can learn from Philip Hedley in the battle against local arts cuts

Local government arts cuts are a serious threat to theatres across the UK. This crisis will require sector leaders to stand up and fight not only for their own survival, but also their colleagues’
Could arts be the heart of Labour strategy?

Could arts be the heart of Labour strategy?

The Resolution Foundation last month published their 291-page report Ending Stagnation: A New Economic Strategy for Britain. The findings about the creative industries are telling
What does the NT’s success tell us about theatre today?

What does the NT’s success tell us about theatre today?

In the nearly 30 years that we have been publishing the list, this is only the third time a leader, or group of leaders, from a subsidised theatre has topped The Stage 100. Editor Alistair Smith asks does this says about theatre today
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