Jo Caird

In 2020, two farmers and a carpenter had an idea: to turn a Second World War bomb crater on their land into an open-air theatre. The creators talk about building the space, learning to programme shows and Thorington’s third season

Acclaimed Japanese theatremaker Hideki Noda tells us about bringing his Japan-set retelling of Romeo and Juliet to Sadler’s Wells and the influences behind his reimagining of the play – from kabuki drama to a soundtrack by Queen

While the timing for reopening without social distancing remains uncertain, theatres are preparing for Covid-safe outdoor performances. Key figures from UK performing arts organisations tell Jo Caird about building temporary structures, embracing new audiences and planning for British summer weather

Though live shows are scarce, many performers have turned to jobs in an entertainment sector that continues to flourish. Actors and directors tell Jo Caird how video games can offer roles that are both financially rewarding and artistically fulfilling

As the UK continues to roll out its Covid vaccination programme, theatres have stepped up and offered their spaces to be repurposed as clinics. Theatre managers speak to Jo Caird about why the sector is well-placed to support the national effort

While streamed shows have been a way of keeping theatre alive while venues are closed, they are no substitute for the real thing. Jo Caird meets theatremakers exploring different media to create work that taps into the immediacy of live performance

Live news is being made on stage weekly at the Royal Court. The designers behind the project tell Jo Caird about working in lockdowns, the importance of accessibility and how a theatre building and a newspaper can be read in similar ways

Front-of-house staff tell The Stage about the challenges and rewards of reopening and how they will adapt in a post-Covid world

While Broadway’s theatres remain closed, photographer Jenny Anderson has been finding a new way to snap her subjects – via video call. She tells Jo Caird about bonding with Broadway stars including Ariana DeBose and Nikhil Saboo and finding creative satisfaction during the pandemic