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How will Covid change technical theatre training?

by Sarah Lambie

With coronavirus measures constantly changing, two of the UK’s top training institutions explain how they are continuing to adapt and what students can expect from courses starting in September 2021

Lauren Byrne: 'Don’t let competitiveness come between you and friends'

by John Byrne

Alex James-Hatton: 'Be nice, work hard, ask questions and try to have fun'

by John Byrne

Lauren Douglin: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'

by John Byrne

Scott Brown: 'Ensuring students get the best experience means a lot to me'

by John Byrne

Lyn Gardner

Digital must not become live theatre’s poorer cousin – audiences need both formats

Small-scale is great, but big shows are key to making theatre accessible

The big test for Culture Recovery Fund winners: will they use it for change?

To end 'jobs for the boys', back schemes that give all freelancers a chance

We need to value theatre for what it does beyond its stages too

Empty seats symbolise lost audiences, but also talent leaving theatre forever

David Benedict

The Olivier Awards’ biggest challenge has nothing to do with the pandemic

Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer's words will never die

For those starved of first-rate, one-off dramas, look to BBC’s Play for Today

Arts jobs are viable – it’s the government that’s not

Relic to revelation – how The Boys in the Band came back to play Broadway

Unlike for the Debut Awards nominees, first roles aren’t always auspicious

Lauren Byrne: 'Don’t let competitiveness come between you and friends'

by John Byrne

Alex James-Hatton: 'Be nice, work hard, ask questions and try to have fun'

by John Byrne

Lauren Douglin: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'

by John Byrne

Scott Brown: 'Ensuring students get the best experience means a lot to me'

by John Byrne

What are the dos and don’ts of self-taping drama school auditions?

by Samantha Marsden

Safety first: how drama schools are adapting to the coronavirus era

by John Byrne

Rachel Lynes: 'We need to remove the shame that surrounds vocal injuries'

by John Byrne

Nikesh Patel: 'Don't be afraid to speak up in the rehearsal room'

by John Byrne

Maddy Anholt: ‘It’s taken me 10 years to trust my voice’

by John Byrne

Anna Shields: 'Singing can transform people’s lives'

by John Byrne

Maisey Bawden: ‘TV work was a shock to the system but I loved the buzz’

by John Byrne

Kate Mara: ‘Lifelong learning is essential to evolve throughout your career’

by John Byrne

Julia Farino: 'I decided to share my experiences to help other actors navigate the industry'

by John Byrne

Andrew Linnie: 'Going straight from drama school into a West End show was intimidating'

by John Byrne

David James: 'Government and critics need to respect musical theatre as a serious art form'

by John Byrne

What are the dos and don’ts of self-taping drama school auditions?

by Samantha Marsden

Safety first: how drama schools are adapting to the coronavirus era

by John Byrne

Rachel Lynes: 'We need to remove the shame that surrounds vocal injuries'

by John Byrne

Nikesh Patel: 'Don't be afraid to speak up in the rehearsal room'

by John Byrne

The Green Room

Do you think there’s been a change in how the theatre industry is perceived?

What are the best and worst things about drama school?

Is this the right time for theatre to reopen?

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Your views

Socially distanced theatre won’t work for everyone – Your Views, October 28

by The Stage

Does Culture Recovery Fund signal the end of ‘arm’s length’ funding? – your views, October 21

by The Stage

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Quotes of the week, October 28: Miriam-Teak Lee, Deborah Warner, Cassidy Janson and more

Quotes of the week, October 21: Anna-Jane Casey, Dawn French, Roy Williams and more

Quotes of the week, October 14: Tracy Brabin, Yolanda Mercy, Mark Rylance and more

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Dear West End Producer

‘How crowded can a theatre be? How can customers feel comfortable on their return to theatres?’

‘What careers should budding drama school students retrain for?’

‘Any advice on how someone inexperienced in the industry can weather this storm?'

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Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

Should I become a social-media influencer?

How can I make the most of online training?

How can I use my musical theatre background to approach screen castings?

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Olivier Awards 2020: the winners in full

Full list of performing arts organisations given £1m+ recovery grants

Nica Burns reopens first West End theatre as she declares venues are 'safe'

National Theatre to become film studio for Romeo and Juliet screen adaptation

Black British Theatre Awards: Winners in full

The West End returns: how Nimax is making its theatres Covid-19 secure

Qdos announces socially distanced pantos in Newcastle and Southampton

Shakespeare’s Globe and Manchester Royal Exchange receive rescue grants over £1m

The Olivier Awards’ biggest challenge has nothing to do with the pandemic

Arcola to build outdoor theatre for socially distanced audiences

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