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Small Hours
“Compelling concept”

Small Hours

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Small Hours is a slow, sombre study of sleeplessness from Ava Wong Davies and Mandala Theatre Company
“Affecting and outspoken”

Truth to Power Café

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Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Small-scale is great, but big shows are key to making theatre accessible

Though tiny productions are a great way to get creative in the time of Covid, let’s not forget that big shows are the lifeblood of many producing venues and a vital introduction to theatre for many, says Lyn Gardner
David Benedict
by David Benedict

Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer's words will never die

Herbert Kretzmer’s reputation will be happily secured by the all-conquering smash hit, while the late lyricist’s work on Anthony Newley’s bizarre 1969 musical with a title too long for here should mercifully prove an obscure footnote to a celebrated career
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Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Sarah Frankcom

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Felix Barrett

Artistic director

Sarah Frankcom

Felix Barrett

Artistic director

Ian Rickson

Director

Paul W Fleming

Equity general secretary

Matt Henry

Actor

Samuel West

Actor and director

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Sarah Frankcom

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Felix Barrett

Artistic director
Ian Rickson
“Making work is an agricultural cycle”

Ian Rickson

Director
While the lockdown led to the postponement of his stage projects, the director has started a podcast and recorded his acclaimed Uncle Vanya for the screen. As the film is released in cinemas, he talks about about delving into the minds of playwrights and reviving Jerusalem in the West End next year
Paul W Fleming
“It’s a very different industry, a different world for everybody”

Paul W Fleming

Equity general secretary
Felix Barrett
“I want to create work that leaves you spinning”

Felix Barrett

Artistic director
Sarah Frankcom
“Change doesn’t happen through talking, it happens by doing”

Sarah Frankcom

Danielle de Niese
“If the right West End project comes along, I’ll be there”

Danielle de Niese

Opera singer

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Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Sarah Frankcom

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Felix Barrett

Artistic director

Sarah Frankcom

Felix Barrett

Artistic director

Ian Rickson

Director

Paul W Fleming

Equity general secretary

Matt Henry

Actor

Samuel West

Actor and director

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Sarah Frankcom

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Felix Barrett

Artistic director

Long Reads

Evolution or revolution? How drama schools are adapting to the times

Evolution or revolution? How drama schools are adapting to the times

by Lyn Gardner
For many, British drama schools are beacons of excellence, whose training has led to fulfilling careers, but for others they have become symbols of all that is wrong with British theatre. The heads of some of the UK’s most prestigious schools speak to Lyn Gardner about finding the balance between tradition and change

Features

Chickenshed: 'It sees difference as good. The industry could learn a lot from this theatre'

Chickenshed: 'It sees difference as good. The industry could learn a lot from this theatre'

by Lyn Gardner
Heralded as a “genuinely inclusive” theatre company, Chickenshed in north London offers young people from a range of backgrounds the chance to participate in theatre. The venue’s executive team and alumni, including The Stage Debut award-winner Miriam-Teak Lee, tell Lyn Gardner why its mission is so important

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Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
Andrew Ellis 

Andrew Ellis 

Lighting designer
Andrew Ellis was working on BalletBoyz’ UK tour when theatres closed in March due to Covid-19. He tells Giverny Masso about taking on the role of a Tesco delivery driver in the meantime
Joel Tan

Joel Tan

Playwright
Parvinder Shergill

Parvinder Shergill

Doctor, writer, actor and film-maker
Nina Sosanya

Nina Sosanya

Actor

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