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Scenic art lecturer Gary Fry: 'Trust in your judgement and don’t stop learning'

Scenic art lecturer Gary Fry: 'Trust in your judgement and don’t stop learning'

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Gary Horner tells The Stage how he got into the arts and why the industry should strive for inclusivity

Actor Alan Berkley: 'I got my first role on TV over some steak pie and veg'

Actor Alan Berkley: 'I got my first role on TV over some steak pie and veg'

What are the options for drama training in Scotland?

What are the options for drama training in Scotland?

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

Don’t dismiss digital – it has spurred creativity and widened theatre’s appeal

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

How can we support freelancers? Give them salaries and a seat at the table

Critics should get a dressing down for overlooking costume designers

I love theatre, but not its damaging long-hours culture – it’s no way to live

David Benedict

David Benedict

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

From The Sound of Music to Glee, the path to Schmigadoon! is paved with box-office gold

From Angela Lansbury’s Auntie Mame to Constellations of stars, casting is key

Why composers on stage aren't always note perfect

More farce please, we’re British

Actor Alan Berkley: 'I got my first role on TV over some steak pie and veg'

Actor Alan Berkley: 'I got my first role on TV over some steak pie and veg'

What are the options for drama training in Scotland?

What are the options for drama training in Scotland?

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Danyah Miller: ‘My usherette job taught me lessons that helped me become a theatre manager’

Danyah Miller: ‘My usherette job taught me lessons that helped me become a theatre manager’

Sound designer Chris Drohan: ‘Being adaptable allows you to develop your practice continually’

Sound designer Chris Drohan: ‘Being adaptable allows you to develop your practice continually’

How technical training is keeping pace with cutting-edge theatremaking

How technical training is keeping pace with cutting-edge theatremaking

Danielle Bellos Stagg: ‘My first job taught me to have more belief in myself’

Danielle Bellos Stagg: ‘My first job taught me to have more belief in myself’

Acting coach Bongi Moon: ‘Rejection is tough but if you’re always training you won’t doubt your talent’

Acting coach Bongi Moon: ‘Rejection is tough but if you’re always training you won’t doubt your talent’

Actor Dominic Ryan: 'My first job taught me not to worry about what you can't control'

Vocal tutor Mary Irwin: 'Don't second-guess yourself'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

What advice do you have for someone doing their first Edinburgh Fringe?

What advice do you have for someone doing their first Edinburgh Fringe?

Which pandemic adjustments would you like to be made permanent?

Does sport get preferential treatment compared to the arts?

Your views

Theatregoers happy to return – your views, August 4

by The Stage

Croydon Council has failed at Fairfield Halls – your views, July 28

by The Stage

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the Week, August 4: Anthony Alderson, Adrian Lester, Mena Suvari and more

Quotes of the Week, July 28: Adam Cooper, Russel Tovey, Le Gateau Chocolat and more

Quotes of the Week, July 21: Lucy St Louis, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Felicity Kendal and more

Advice

Scenic art lecturer Gary Fry: 'Trust in your judgement and don’t stop learning'

Scenic art lecturer Gary Fry: 'Trust in your judgement and don’t stop learning'

Actor Alan Berkley: 'I got my first role on TV over some steak pie and veg'

Actor Alan Berkley: 'I got my first role on TV over some steak pie and veg'

What are the options for drama training in Scotland?

What are the options for drama training in Scotland?

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Dear West End Producer

‘I’ve heard this year’s Edinburgh Fringe will be ‘hybrid’. What does that mean?’

‘What measures must be in place to produce a show in this pingdemic?’

'Which shows have you seen since theatres reopened?'

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

I’m in Scotland – do I need a London agent?

Is it worth reapplying to drama school next year?

Should I focus on finding a day job or are my priorities wrong?

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