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Opinion
How will theatre respond to Trump’s presidency?
by Howard Sherman
Donald Trump may make it into many stories says producer Howard Sherman, but for the time being let’s keep him off the stage
The West End is facing its most radical shake-up in decades
by Richard Jordan
Brexit will leave UK theatremakers stranded from the world unless ministers act now
by David Hutchinson
Heed producers’ warnings of touring challenges ahead
by Alistair Smith
Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?
by David Benedict
Lyn Gardner
Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today
Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive
The loss of theatre businesses such as the Corner Shop in London should worry us all
Theatre is changed – things will never be the same, but that’s no bad thing
15 things I won’t forget about 2020 and its impact on theatre
Engagement and trust win over audiences, not free tickets
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David Benedict
Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?
With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes
A sad tale’s best for winter? Not in 2021
Forget Netflix's The Prom: Broadway on screen can be better
Small-scale shows could be the way ahead for the West End’s comeback
Theatre must open the books to prove it’s an industrial success story
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The West End is facing its most radical shake-up in decades
by Richard Jordan
Brexit will leave UK theatremakers stranded from the world unless ministers act now
by David Hutchinson
Heed producers’ warnings of touring challenges ahead
by Alistair Smith
Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?
by David Benedict
Returning to normality is a long way off, but vaccine passports could help
by Rob Halliday
Keep the light burning – theatre has a bright, inclusive future post-Covid
by Stephanie Street
Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today
by Lyn Gardner
Could a spiritual reawakening lead to the return of religious musicals?
by Richard Jordan
The internal tug of war over whether to leave theatre or recommit is exhausting
by Sophie Ivatts
What shows will audiences want when theatre returns?
by Alistair Smith
With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes
by David Benedict
The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process
by Patrick Gracey
It was an earthquake for theatre in 2020 but now there is no better time to rebuild
by Byron Vincent
Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive
by Lyn Gardner
There are only glimpses of optimism for US theatre as uncertainty reigns
by Howard Sherman
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Returning to normality is a long way off, but vaccine passports could help
by Rob Halliday
Keep the light burning – theatre has a bright, inclusive future post-Covid
by Stephanie Street
Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today
by Lyn Gardner
Could a spiritual reawakening lead to the return of religious musicals?
by Richard Jordan
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The Green Room
What are your hopes for our industry in 2021?
What were your highs and lows of 2020?
Have you ever overheard something you weren’t supposed to?
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Your views
Praise for theatre's outreach and education workers – your views, January 20
by The Stage
Equity must reverse its reductive Scottish policy – your views, January 13
by The Stage
Quote UnQuote
Quotes of the Week, January 20: Marisha Wallace, Michael Moor, Russell T Davies and more
Quotes of the Week, January 13: Gary Lineker, Lenny Henry, Sian Clifford
Quotes of the Week, January 6: David Hare, Vanessa Kirby and Judi Dench
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Advice
Win free training at Italia Conti with The Stage Scholarships
by Paul Vale
Josh Mathieson: 'I love telling stories and enabling others to do the same'
by John Byrne
James Swanton: 'My first role was an unrelenting one-man nightmare'
by John Byrne
Train at the National Youth Theatre with The Stage Scholarships
by Paul Vale
To BA or not to BA: How to choose between undergraduate and postgraduate acting courses
by John Byrne
The Stage Scholarships: Win free training in 2021
by Paul Vale
The Stage/Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company scholarship winners 2020
by The Stage
Stanley Baxter: 'My first job taught me you can never anticipate what an audience will love'
by John Byrne
Producer Bronte Appleby: 'Marcus Rashford inspired our latest show'
by John Byrne
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Dear West End Producer
'Do you think auditions post-Covid will stick to being remote at first – especially for those five hours away?’
'What kind of panto would you like to see this year, dear?'
‘We as an audience are missing theatre and wish you all well’
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Careers Clinic
By John Byrne
How can I plan ahead amid Covid chaos?
Any tips on how to cope this Christmas?
How can I relieve anxiety about my health?
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RADA director Edward Kemp to step down
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RADA launches decolonising committee and slashes audition fees
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A plague on all your houses: when Shakespearean theatres went dark
Theatre directors receive death threat in Belarus state newspaper
Theatres set to win lockdown insurance payouts after Supreme Court ruling
Outcry over plans to scrap performing arts BTEC
Producers call for government cash to kick-start touring theatre market
Frozen postpones opening due to latest lockdown measures
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