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Choreographer Liam Scarlett dies aged 35

West End actor Natasha Mould’s new musical of pandemic stories to tour in May

WarnerMedia gives £250,000 to Theatre Artists Fund

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Advice

Actor Kashelle Taylor: 'Whatever set you are on, take time out to meet the crew'

How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

by Samantha Marsden

Fight director Kate Waters: 'My first minute in a rehearsal room is the most important part of my day'

Actor Oliver Dimsdale: ‘I loved every second of my first job’

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