Lyn Gardner

Covid has probably killed the paper theatre ticket, says Lyn Gardner, and while that’s not all bad – I will miss them and the memories they hold

Drama leaders tell Lyn Gardner why some students are opting for university over drama school and why this gives them more options

Following the row over casting non-Scottish actors for an audio drama produced by Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum, Lyn Gardner says the decision to go with national stars rather than local talent during this crisis sends out the wrong message

Theatre buildings have a significant role to play in the theatre ecology, but they are not the only show in town, and maybe their dominance needs to be reconsidered, says Lyn Gardner

Seven years ago, Sarah Brigham took on the role of artistic director at Derby Theatre, changing its fortunes and championing an approach that placed community at the heart of the venue’s mission. She tells Lyn Gardner about the benefits of being a smaller, ‘more human’ venue in theatre’s ecosystem and why her early experiences in theatre continue to inform her practice

As the National Theatre’s annual Drama Teacher Conference prepares to take place online, Lyn Gardner says such events demonstrate how theatres can help drama teachers prove the undeniable value of arts education to a government that clearly needs persuading

Theatre must rid itself of old-fashioned attitudes towards participatory projects, says Lyn Gardner – community activities have a vital role to play in the recovery of the industry and wider society

London boroughs Southwark and Lambeth are reportedly in the bottom 10% for well-being in the UK, something the Young Vic felt needed to change. Those behind its community project Twenty Twenty tell Lyn Gardner about its challenges and rewards

Theatre continues to find itself in a very tricky position, eager to reopen but wanting to avoid putting workers and audiences at risk at all costs. Lyn Gardner says theatres might be better off opting for patience over speed

Holding out for theatres to reopen is a road to disappointment – the industry must concentrate on what it can do right now to make theatre, and make it more relevant, says Lyn Gardner