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Amara Okereke and members of the ensemble in rehearsals for Oklahoma! Photo: Johan Persson

Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (July 22-28)

From verbal and physical abuse to ‘poogate’ – ushers reveal their worst experiences working front of house

The Novello Theatre, above which Cameron Mackintosh is planning to build a five-bedroom penthouse apartment. Photo: Shutterstock

Cameron Mackintosh plans London penthouse above the Novello Theatre

Troubadour Theatres: Behind the scenes at the major new venues set to shake up London theatre

Ushers fitted with body cameras to combat increase in aggressive theatregoers

A selection of shows from the Edinburgh Fringe

Our critics pick the top shows to see at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019

Editor's Picks

Features

Hans Kesting in The Fountainhead at the Lowry in Salford. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Dutch actor Hans Kesting: ‘The longer I play successful shows, the more nervous I get’

Jul 23, 2019

Opinion

Stage manager Katie Jackson: Make the company manager your friend – it’s the smart thing to do

Jul 23, 2019

News

News

BECTU looks to develop body camera policy for front-of-house theatre staff

Jul 22, 2019

News

The cast of Titanic at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. Photo: S Rylander

Titanic the Musical cancels Russia and Saudi Arabia tour dates due to funding delays

Jul 22, 2019

News

Joe Thomas and Summer Strallen to star in UK tour of What’s In a Name?

Jul 22, 2019

News

Chichester high street. Photo: Shutterstock

Plans for 3,000-seat Chichester entertainment venue withdrawn

Jul 22, 2019

Reviews

Reviews

Oklahoma! review at Chichester Festival Theatre – ‘problematic undercurrents’

Jul 23, 2019

Reviews

The Unholy Marriage of Slice and Sweetly review at St Matthew’s Church, London – ‘enjoyable, immersive murder mystery’

Jul 22, 2019

Reviews

L’Arlesiana review at Opera Holland Park, London – ‘tugs the heartstrings’

Jul 22, 2019

Reviews

The Actor’s Nightmare review at Park Theatre, London – ‘flat and formless’

Jul 22, 2019

Opinion

Opinion

Stage manager Katie Jackson: Make the company manager your friend – it’s the smart thing to do

Jul 23, 2019

Opinion

Photo: Sam72/Shutterstock

Richard Howle: Don’t blame ticket agents – if producers want to control West End prices, they have the power

Jul 22, 2019

Features

Features

Hans Kesting in The Fountainhead at the Lowry in Salford. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Dutch actor Hans Kesting: ‘The longer I play successful shows, the more nervous I get’

Jul 23, 2019

Features

Blackpool Grand Theatre. Photo: Wikipedia

Grand history: Frank Matcham’s Blackpool masterpiece celebrates 125 years

Jul 23, 2019

Features

Lighting designer Sherry Coenen

Lighting designer Sherry Coenen: ‘You can fulfil artistic vision with a bit of sideways glancing’

Jul 22, 2019

Interviews

Writer, performance artist and producer Keisha Thompson in Man on the Moon. Photo: Benji Reid

Writer, performance artist and producer Keisha Thompson: ‘Opening up a dialogue around mental health has been important’

Jul 22, 2019

Advice

Advice

John Byrne. Photo: Catherine Usher

Careers Clinic: How do I write a personal statement for a drama school application?

Jul 17, 2019

Advice

West End Producer

Dear West End Producer: ‘What is a theatre influencer (and should we care)?’

Jul 17, 2019

International

Interviews

Brian Merriman at IDGTF this year with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival: an international success that is struggling for funding

Jul 18, 2019

Features

Go big or go home: Grand Shows at Friedrichstadt-Palast – the world’s largest stage

Jul 15, 2019

Broadway

Opinion

Howard Sherman: There’s an eager audience for smart theatrical parodies

Jul 19, 2019

Opinion

Book covers for the Marvel plays: Squirrel Girl, Hammered and Mirror of Most Value

Howard Sherman: Marvel’s student plays bode well for school stages

Jun 28, 2019

In case you missed it

Opinion

A selection of shows from the Edinburgh Fringe

Our critics pick the top shows to see at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019

Jul 16, 2019

Interviews

Joseph star Jac Yarrow: ‘If the audience is looking at my loincloth, I’m not doing my job’

Jul 9, 2019

Interviews

Actor David Morrissey: ‘I have to choose roles that challenge me – really frighten me’

Jun 26, 2019

Features

The Stage Podcast: Musical theatre company SpitLip and actor Bally Gill

Jun 20, 2019

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