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John Byrne is careers adviser for The Stage and is also a writer, cartoonist, performer and broadcaster

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Bristol Old Vic to reopen with Touching the Void revival

Bristol Old Vic’s stage adaptation of Touching the Void will reopen the theatre next month, the organisation has announced.

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Bristol Old Vic to reopen with Touching the Void revival

Hardship fund for comedy sector launched as survey reveals impact of pandemic

Exclusive: Beauty and the Beast director steps down after leaked email reveals support for Scott Rudin

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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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