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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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Mackintosh’s non-apology to Phantom musicians underlines the need for greater kindness in our industry

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How do I handle my first ‘solo’ meeting with an agent?

Open letter urges venues to turn away shows casting cis actors in trans roles

What is the best way to market my musical theatre release?

What would you programme when theatres reopen?

Advice

The Stage/Cygnet Theatre scholarship winner 2021

by Paul Vale

Ali Wade: 'My first job taught me that it only takes a few CVs to land in the right place to open up opportunities'

Movement director Diane Alison-Mitchell: ‘Your magic is unique’

Polka’s Peter Glanville: ‘Every child should have access to creative activities’

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How do I handle my first ‘solo’ meeting with an agent?

Open letter urges venues to turn away shows casting cis actors in trans roles

What is the best way to market my musical theatre release?

What would you programme when theatres reopen?