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Incidental Moments of the Day 
“Extraordinary”

Incidental Moments of the Day 

Online
The latest online instalment of Richard Nelson’s extraordinary magnum opus
Squad Goals
“Packed with humour and charm”

Squad Goals

Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club
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Squad Goals
“Packed with humour and charm”

Squad Goals

Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club
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“Exuberant drive-in staging”

La Bohème

Alexandra Palace, London
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Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Theatre needs to rock the boat and hold the government to account

If theatre wants to be seen as an art form that is radical, political and on the side of equality and social justice, then pointing out the government’s inadequate response to this pandemic is crucial, says Lyn Gardner
David Benedict
by David Benedict

Bennett's dramas prove the exceptions that suit both stage and screen

Talking Heads, Alan Bennett’s dark monologues, are a masterclass in retaining impact and intimacy across dramatic formats, says David Benedict
What are you most proud of in your career?
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What are you most proud of in your career?

Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts. This week, we ask: What are you most proud of in your career?
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What are you most proud of in your career?

Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts. This week, we ask: What are you most proud of in your career?
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Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Susie McKenna

Director, writer and producer

Samuel West

Actor and director

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Susie McKenna

Director, writer and producer

Samuel West

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

Sarah Frankcom

Sarah Frankcom is leading one of the most prestigious drama schools in the UK. She talks about undergoing a process of ‘unlearning’ for staff and students
Danielle de Niese
“If the right West End project comes along, I’ll be there”

Danielle de Niese

Opera singer
Michael Buffong
“This has to be a moment of absolute change, of reset”

Michael Buffong

Director
Adrienne Warren
“Tina came out of nowhere – I thought they’d give it to Beyoncé”

Adrienne Warren

Actor
Julian Bird
“Our place in the world is at risk. It’s as grave as that”

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

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Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Susie McKenna

Director, writer and producer

Samuel West

Actor and director

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Susie McKenna

Director, writer and producer

Samuel West

Actor and director

Long Reads

Rise of digital: how streaming filled the live performance gap

Rise of digital: how streaming filled the live performance gap

by Tom Wicker
While widespread live performance without social distancing remains unlikely until 2021, streaming platforms have found their moment in the spotlight, offering audiences access to a library of theatre. Key figures in the digital theatre movement tell Tom Wicker about what the future holds for streaming services

Features

Circus owners: 'Brexit is going to be a big problem, but circuses thrive in a recession'

Circus owners: 'Brexit is going to be a big problem, but circuses thrive in a recession'

by Douglas McPherson
With many circuses sustained by performers and backstage crew from outside the UK, Brexit is a cause for concern. But as the UK’s leading circus directors tell Douglas McPherson, it is also a chance for them to make their mark

Q&A

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

Lucine Bassa 

Multidisciplinary artist
Nur Khairiyah

Nur Khairiyah

Producer
Will Marsh

Will Marsh

Agent
Lily McLeish

Lily McLeish

Director

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