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Father the Father
“Cathartic and tender”

Father the Father

The MAC, Belfast/Online
Gilly Campbell’s intensely personal writing debut is an affecting study of an abandoned daughter’s search for paternal affirmation
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Now Or Never
“Uplifting and compelling”

Now Or Never

Barn Theatre, Cirencester
Messiah
“Powerful and thrilling”

Messiah

London Coliseum/BBC Two/BBC iPlayer
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“A consummate performance”

An Elephant in the Garden

Barn Theatre, Cirencester/online
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Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Touring is theatre’s lifeblood, so we must protect it by supporting freelancers

Venues and audiences desperately need touring shows, says Lyn Gardner, so as the industry recovers from the pandemic, it’s vital to support the freelancers and companies who make the work, rather than just buildings
David Benedict
by David Benedict

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Emerald Fennell’s new version of the classic fairytale, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, promises to be “unlike any other”, says David Benedict – let’s hope they really do give us delightful difference
How can we make working at night safer for theatre professionals?
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How can we make working at night safer for theatre professionals?

This week, our panel discuss their fears about personal safety when returning late from shows or rehearsals and what they think could be done to alleviate potential dangers
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How can we make working at night safer for theatre professionals?
The Green Room

How can we make working at night safer for theatre professionals?

This week, our panel discuss their fears about personal safety when returning late from shows or rehearsals and what they think could be done to alleviate potential dangers
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Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

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Sarah Frankcom

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Adrian Jackson

Artistic director

Gary Wilmot

Performer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Clint Dyer

Director, writer and actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Antonio Pappano

Music director
Adrian Jackson
“We put ignored lives at the centre of a story”

Adrian Jackson

Artistic director
As Cardboard Citizens celebrates its 30th anniversary, artistic director Adrian Jackson talks about founding the company that makes theatre with and for homeless people, its outreach work during the pandemic and the influence of his close friend Augusto Boal
Clint Dyer
“I hope to make it apparent that the National Theatre belongs to everyone”

Clint Dyer

Director, writer and actor
Sarah Brigham
“The beer in the bar is just as important as the designer of a production”

Sarah Brigham

Artistic director and chief executive
Sharon D Clarke
“Black Lives Matter has made the arts talk about diversity”

Sharon D Clarke

Actor
Carrie Hope Fletcher
“If our industry is worthless, turn off Netflix”

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

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Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Adrian Jackson

Artistic director

Gary Wilmot

Performer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Clint Dyer

Director, writer and actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Long Reads

Sashay away: What has happened to the UK's drag scene during Covid?

Sashay away: What has happened to the UK's drag scene during Covid?

by Alice Saville
Drag Race UK has been a lockdown hit, but for many artists the past year has been characterised by little paid work and having to learn new digital skills. Drag queens, kings and venue organisers explain how the art form has adapted

Features

Oldham Coliseum in lockdown: ‘I’m not sure ‘normal’ is something we should ever return to’

Oldham Coliseum in lockdown: ‘I’m not sure ‘normal’ is something we should ever return to’

by Chris Bartlett
In the latest in our series looking at how UK venues have coped since the onset of the pandemic, Oldham Coliseum’s artistic director Chris Lawson tells Chris Bartlett about fundraising efforts during Covid and the theatre’s community work

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Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
Shaday Barrowes-Bayewunmi

Shaday Barrowes-Bayewunmi

Creative artist
Matthew Carter

Matthew Carter

Actor and tutor
Helen Paris

Helen Paris

Theatremaker and author
Wabriya King

Wabriya King

Drama therapist

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