Mr Alistair Smith

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Biography

Alistair Smith is editor of The Stage. Having joined the publication on staff in 2004, he has also held the roles of reporter, news editor, opinion editor, deputy editor and print editor at The Stage and has written for publications ranging from The Guardian to Hello! Magazine. He is also the author of two major industry reports (the London Theatre Report and the Theatre Workforce Review) and was a founder of the My Theatre Matters! campaign.

Recent Articles

For theatres to reopen, one size won’t fit all

Opinion | 02 Jun 20

The commercial success of the West End relies on the rest of the UK’s theatre ecosystem, says editor Alistair Smith – government must support the whole sector

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Big Interviews | 27 May 20

The SOLT/UK Theatre chief executive is helping to navigate a devastating crisis for the industry that was unimaginable only a few weeks ago. He tells Alistair Smith why the next weeks are going to be so crucial if the sector is to survive

It’s crunch time for theatre: government help is needed now

Opinion | 26 May 20

Politicians have been much faster to engage with football’s plan to get back up and running than theatre’s, says editor Alistair Smith

Theatre is a delicate ecosystem – all of it requires government support

Opinion | 19 May 20

Editor Alistair Smith says it is crucial that however the government responds it considers all of theatre’s delicate ecosystem

Editor’s View: What can theatres learn from an Italian restaurant?

Opinion | 13 May 20

Like local eateries changing to offer home delivery and retail during the Covid-19 lockdown, theatres can identify the needs of their communities and work out how best to serve them

Editor’s View: Mackintosh’s shows may be closed until 2021, but theatre is more than big musicals

Opinion | 05 May 20

Editor’s View: The big question is not when theatres will reopen, it's how

Opinion | 29 Apr 20

An open discussion is needed to work out what is the most practical solution to how theatres should emerge from lockdown

Editor’s View: Theatre must make a strong case for support beyond the end of lockdown

Opinion | 22 Apr 20

When the country does tentatively start to exit lockdown, large communal activities such as theatre are going to be among the last to reopen. Even then, it will likely be with some modifications. The industry will have to make a very strong case for special treatment from the government