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Matthew Warchus to step down from Old Vic in 2026

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Musical theatre only evolves with an appreciation of what came before

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Opera in crisis: leaders warn sector issues go beyond funding woes

Opera figures including Adele Thomas, Laura Canning, Naomi Pohl and Bill Bankes-Jones have spoken out about the issues hampering the sector, including a ’barrage of abuse’ aimed at women and the ’live issue’ of inclusivity