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Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts. This week, we ask: Where would you like the rescue money to be spent?

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Now is a time for development – let’s not rush to completion

by Kate Maltby

We're all desperate for theatre's return but we must listen to the science

by Howard Sherman

Fountain of youth: Is there too much focus on the young in theatre?

by Natasha Tripney

Star power could help theatres across the UK recover from the Covid-19 crisis

by Richard Jordan

As theatre's rescuers arrive, we must look out for those who don't have a raft

by Grace Smart

Christmas is off. Is this the final nail in the coffin?

by Alistair Smith

Theatre workers need time to adjust post-lockdown, your views, July 29

by The Stage

Back to business as usual?, your views, July 22

by The Stage

The Green Room

Where would you like the rescue money to be spent?

Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts. This week, we ask: Where would you like the rescue money to be spent?

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Your views

'Actor' or 'actress'? The debate continues (your views, December 14)

by The Stage

Actors' agents need to play a role in addressing harassment allegations (your views, November 7)

by The Stage

Actors are trained to play all roles (your views, February 22)

by The Stage

Acting coach Zara Tomkinson: ‘I want the industry to be an equal playing field’

by John Byrne

Actor Chipo Chung: 'I came to England to do Shakespeare'

by John Byrne

The Stage/Rose Bruford scholarship winner 2020

by Paul Vale

The Stage/Sylvia Young Theatre School winner 2020

by Paul Vale

Expert take: what you need to know about online auditions

by John Byrne

Vocal consultant Nina Kristofferson: 'Be prepared for that long-awaited role'

by John Byrne

Theatre workers need time to adjust post-lockdown, your views, July 29

by The Stage

Back to business as usual?, your views, July 22

by The Stage

Careers Clinic by John Byrne

I'm leaving the industry – will you accept my resignation letter?

Dear West End Producer

'Why are workers hearing about the future of their shows via social media?'

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Quotes of the week, July 29: Glenda Jackson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Annilese Miskimmon and more

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Big Interviews

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Paapa Essiedu

Actor

“This has to be a moment of absolute change, of reset”

Michael Buffong

Director

Talawa artistic director Michael Buffong tells Tim Bano about how the black-led touring theatre company has inspired his career from the start

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

Adrienne Warren

Actor

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

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

“We’re talking about plans A, B and C, it changes every week”

Antonio Pappano

Music director

“This is unprecedented. We’re taking each day as it comes”

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Kultur club: How Germany has led the way in supporting the arts in lockdown

by Nick Awde

Crunch time: the nation’s funded theatres on their struggle to survive

by Fergus Morgan

Running out of time – can this year’s panto season be saved?

by Nick Awde

Earlier this month, Qdos Entertainment’s Michael Harrison gave the government a deadline of August 3 to save the festive season at theatres nationwide. Directors, producers and performers explain why pantomimes are crucial for their communities as well as their bank balance