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Mark Shenton

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Mark Shenton

About Mark Shenton

Mark Shenton is a theatre critic. He was a regular columnist and associate editor of The Stage until 2019.

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Roger Foss

Roger Foss

Obituaries
Successful actor who stepped to the other side of the footlights, becoming a writer, editor and critic
Singer Renée Fleming: ‘Music is a form of social cohesion – a way of holding us together’

Singer Renée Fleming: ‘Music is a form of social cohesion – a way of holding us together’

Features
Long Read: As Brexit chaos reigns, what does it really mean for theatre?

Long Read: As Brexit chaos reigns, what does it really mean for theatre?

Long Reads
Diane Paulus

Diane Paulus

The Stage Interview
Mark Shenton: I bid you so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

Mark Shenton: I bid you so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

Opinion
Mark Shenton: Artistic directors can take their audiences on a journey of discovery

Mark Shenton: Artistic directors can take their audiences on a journey of discovery

Opinion
Forget reviews: How social media secured a Broadway transfer for Be More Chill

Forget reviews: How social media secured a Broadway transfer for Be More Chill

Features
Mark Shenton: Reviews of Steven Berkoff’s Harvey demonstrate a critical lack of respect

Mark Shenton: Reviews of Steven Berkoff’s Harvey demonstrate a critical lack of respect

Opinion
Laura Michelle Kelly: 'I had to learn how to be myself in front of an audience'

Laura Michelle Kelly: 'I had to learn how to be myself in front of an audience'

Features
Mark Shenton: Pop stars often try their hand at musicals – with varying results

Mark Shenton: Pop stars often try their hand at musicals – with varying results

Opinion
Come from Away writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein: 'Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it’s better’

Come from Away writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein: 'Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it’s better’

Features
Mark Shenton: Theatre should be a phone-free experience and technology can provide the answer

Mark Shenton: Theatre should be a phone-free experience and technology can provide the answer

Opinion
Sea Wall/ A Life

Sea Wall/ A Life

Reviews
Joanna Riding

Joanna Riding

The Stage Interview
Mark Shenton: Theatre needs to be inclusive – not exclude certain people from creating or playing certain roles

Mark Shenton: Theatre needs to be inclusive – not exclude certain people from creating or playing certain roles

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