Alistair Smith

Editor Alistair Smith reflects on years past of Olivier Awards ceremonies, and argues the case for why this year’s were the best so far

Tory culture secretaries are always keen to talk up the importance of the cultural industries. It makes no sense, then, that their fellow cabinet members continue to undermine this

As well as lobbying to retain funding, theatre will need to develop new business models and funding streams if it is to thrive in years to come. Could a research project by the National Theatre help find some innovative solutions?

Fixating on top ticket prices in the West End is a distraction from the real question: how is that revenue distributed?

While Keir Starmer’s recognition of the need to transform the cultural sector is encouraging, his party needs to set out a clear vision on how that will be achieved

Following the announcement of the 2024 Olivier nominations, editor Alistair Smith reflects on the inclusions, omissions and progressions

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

Amid leadership changes and restructures in response to increasing financial pressures, is this a chance to enact the revolution in theatre promised post-Covid?

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 2024 showcased theatremakers embracing risk and delivering to their communities despite huge challenges. Imagine what they could do with increased support