The phone-free policy of some shows could be well worth adopting by more theatres, says Lyn Gardner – to the benefit of performers and audiences alike

Arts Council England may have ditched Let’s Create, but strategy shifts alone won’t solve funding woes, says Lyn Gardner

As extreme weather becomes more frequent due to the climate emergency, the industry must act fast to protect performers and audiences, says Lyn Gardner

The decline in touring by the National Theatre pre-dates the sector’s current squeeze. The need is urgent and the NT has the clout to help the wider ecology, says Lyn Gardner

As chief executive of charity Go Live Theatre, Sita McIntosh has strong views on how theatres can broaden their consumer base and reach new audiences. She tells Lyn Gardner why making theatre accessible means doing more than offering a handful of cheap tickets

The work of stage managers is rarely celebrated, even though many productions would fall apart without them. Lyn Gardner asks why we don’t sing their praises more loudly

While customer habits are changing in terms of booking, theatres need to remember what else box office staff bring to a building and find ways to retain that, says Lyn Gardner

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brave admission that he is a recovering alcoholic shines a spotlight on the profession’s unhealthy reliance on booze, says Lyn Gardner

A country that punches above its weight in the art it produces must support those artists, says Lyn Gardner – the UK misunderstands this to its own detriment

The touring sector is in ‘steep decline’ according to a recent ACE report, says Lyn Gardner, but that won’t change unless venues see a value in plays

The shocking findings of a recent Actors’ Trust report on the industry’s mental health should spark an intervention, says Lyn Gardner – but it probably won’t

Regional theatre thrives beyond London – but shrinking coverage risks rendering it invisible. Local critics like Tracey Sinclair matter more than ever, says Lyn Gardner

Arts Council England says it wants to change, following the findings of the Hodge report – but that’s easier said than done, says Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner reflects on the words of iconic choreographer Pina Bausch, and how dance can hold a transformative power – both personally and politically

Dancer Li Li Hodge tells Lyn Gardner how the volunteer-run organisation she co-founded is transforming the commercial dance sector