‘I am an actor. But I also direct, write and produce. Would it be better to tick just one box?’

The Two-Character Play

Reviews by Olivia RookHampstead Theatre, London

Exquisite Drury Lane revamp is a gift to future generations

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

How can we support freelancers? Give them salaries and a seat at the table

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

Covid passports are on their way, but will there be any theatre left to watch?

From Angela Lansbury’s Auntie Mame to Constellations of stars, casting is key

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

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Opinion

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Exquisite Drury Lane revamp is a gift to future generations

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

Covid passports are on their way, but will there be any theatre left to watch?

Advice

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

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Actors returning to work after the pandemic have reported being subjected to discriminatory comments over changes to their shape as performers deal with increased anxiety over costume refittings and fears that job offers are being retracted

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Birmingham or Nottingham Office £32,615 per annum

eCommerce Executive (Campaign)

London £27,000 per annum

Casual Technicians (Lighting...

Liverpool

Production Assistant (Matern...

Liverpool

Technical Operations Manager

London £45k pro rata (min....

Theatre & Performing Arts Te...

North Yorkshire

Communications Manager & Mar...

London

Backstage and Technical

London

Production Co-ordinator

London £25,000-£30,000 per...

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Cardiff Bay

London £45,000 (pro rata f...

Performing Arts Technician (...

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Retail Supervisor

London

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Dundee Paid

DAVEY in EWAN MACCOLL: MANCH...

Dundee Paid

Female souls singer dancer e...

Based in Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 Paid

Male soul singer entertainer...

Based in Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 touring UK Paid

The Happy Prince in The Happ...

London & Watford Paid

The Swallow in The Happy Prince

London & Watford Paid

Narrator in The Happy Prince

London & Watford Paid

Co-Host (Leads on music) in ...

UK Wide. Preferred base in Midlands Paid

Host (Leads on presenting) i...

UK Wide. Preferred base in Midlands Paid

Mardi Gras Performer in Alto...

Alton Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Paid

Fairy Godmother/ Prince Char...

Exeter and Touring Paid

Lighting Technician in Frien...

Heaton Park, Manchester Paid

Video Content Presenter in P...

London Paid

Stage Manager in Friendsfest...

Heaton Park, Manchester Paid

Camera Operator in Friendsfe...

Heaton Park, Manchester Paid

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The Two-Character Play

Reviews by Olivia RookHampstead Theatre, London

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Advice

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

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Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

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