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Opinion

How Jefferson Mays’ A Christmas Carol is supporting closed US theatres

How Jefferson Mays’ A Christmas Carol is supporting closed US theatres

by Howard Sherman

Dickens’ festive classic has long been a theatrical staple, but this year a film of Geffen Playhouse’s production will be available to stream anywhere, with the proceeds shared between venues all over America

Out of this crisis, fringe festivals will be vital for those entering the industry

Out of this crisis, fringe festivals will be vital for those entering the industry

by Richard Jordan

Staging work in between lockdowns was tough, but there were positives

Staging work in between lockdowns was tough, but there were positives

by Jonathan O'Boyle

Will the National Theatre find streaming success? It must

Will the National Theatre find streaming success? It must

by Alistair Smith

Theatre must open the books to prove it’s an industrial success story

Theatre must open the books to prove it’s an industrial success story

by David Benedict

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

Freelancers have been overlooked and underpaid for too long

Why do politicians find it easier to talk about football than the arts?

Not just sure-fire hits – provocative new work will help drive theatre’s rebirth

This new lockdown hurts like hell – but theatre will survive this latest blow

Digital must not become live theatre’s poorer cousin – audiences need both formats

Small-scale is great, but big shows are key to making theatre accessible

David Benedict

David Benedict

Theatre must open the books to prove it’s an industrial success story

A new take on The Turn of the Screw shows the potential of mixing forms

Too old to work? Far from it – actors get better with age

Sondheim’s political satire shines once more in a superb cast recording

Before second lockdown, the safest I felt was at a show

The Olivier Awards’ biggest challenge has nothing to do with the pandemic

Out of this crisis, fringe festivals will be vital for those entering the industry

Out of this crisis, fringe festivals will be vital for those entering the industry

by Richard Jordan

Staging work in between lockdowns was tough, but there were positives

Staging work in between lockdowns was tough, but there were positives

by Jonathan O'Boyle

Will the National Theatre find streaming success? It must

Will the National Theatre find streaming success? It must

by Alistair Smith

Theatre must open the books to prove it’s an industrial success story

Theatre must open the books to prove it’s an industrial success story

by David Benedict

Theatre cannot be turned on and off like a tap – we need consistency

Theatre cannot be turned on and off like a tap – we need consistency

We need a government that works with theatre, not against it

We need a government that works with theatre, not against it

Our leaders need to step up and show they have strength and integrity

Our leaders need to step up and show they have strength and integrity

by Stephanie Street

No turkeys here: 10 theatre things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

No turkeys here: 10 theatre things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

by Richard Jordan

The West End may be at risk, but history suggests it will recover

The West End may be at risk, but history suggests it will recover

by Rohan McWilliam

A new take on The Turn of the Screw shows the potential of mixing forms

A new take on The Turn of the Screw shows the potential of mixing forms

by David Benedict

Ever-changing Covid restrictions leave theatres and freelancers in dire straits

Ever-changing Covid restrictions leave theatres and freelancers in dire straits

by Alistair Smith

Covid has created a more caring environment on set – it feels good

Covid has created a more caring environment on set – it feels good

by Paul Clayton

More than just face masks: Covid-safe working means putting people first

More than just face masks: Covid-safe working means putting people first

by Catherine Kodicek

Freelancers have been overlooked and underpaid for too long

Freelancers have been overlooked and underpaid for too long

Purists look away, but Covid may have ended the stage/screen divide for good

Purists look away, but Covid may have ended the stage/screen divide for good

by Howard Sherman

Theatre cannot be turned on and off like a tap – we need consistency

Theatre cannot be turned on and off like a tap – we need consistency

We need a government that works with theatre, not against it

We need a government that works with theatre, not against it

Our leaders need to step up and show they have strength and integrity

Our leaders need to step up and show they have strength and integrity

by Stephanie Street

No turkeys here: 10 theatre things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

No turkeys here: 10 theatre things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

by Richard Jordan

If you could go back to March, what would you tell yourself?

If you could go back to March, what would you tell yourself?

How should theatres be spending their support package money?

When in your career have you behaved badly?

Your views

Fresh fallout over tougher tiers – Your Views, December 2

The arts have been sidelined in modern culture – Your Views, November 25

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the Week, December 3: Julian Clary, Jodie Comer and Lucy Prebble

Quotes of the Week, November 25: Ben Todd, Polly Lister, Le Gateau Chocolat and more

Quotes of the Week, November 18: Eleanor Lloyd, James Graham, Carrie Hope Fletcher and more

Advice

Actor Comfort Fabian: 'In my first job I didn’t need to act, it flowed out of me, it was poetry'

Actor Comfort Fabian: 'In my first job I didn’t need to act, it flowed out of me, it was poetry'

Entrepreneur and business coach Ricky Fox: 'You are your biggest asset'

Entrepreneur and business coach Ricky Fox: 'You are your biggest asset'

Which drama schools or universities should I put on my UCAS application?

Which drama schools or universities should I put on my UCAS application?

by Samantha Marsden

Joseph Potter: My first job was an incredible experience

Joseph Potter: My first job was an incredible experience

Dr Radha Modgil: ‘Society needs to value the role of the arts in well-being’

Dr Radha Modgil: ‘Society needs to value the role of the arts in well-being’

Sanjit Singh Chudha – ‘My first job was actually at the Conran Shop in Chelsea’

Sanjit Singh Chudha – ‘My first job was actually at the Conran Shop in Chelsea’

How schools and colleges have reimagined training for the Covid era

How schools and colleges have reimagined training for the Covid era

by Samantha Marsden

Tori Allen-Martin: 'I’m a poster girl for getting involved'

Writer, director and acting coach Toby Clarke: 'Theatre is communal and human'

Writer, director and acting coach Toby Clarke: 'Theatre is communal and human'

Dear West End Producer

‘At school, we are creating theatre for small audiences during lockdown. Should I be feeling guilty?’

'Do you recommend investing in a backdrop for online auditions if auditioning from home?'

‘What tips can you give for wearing masks comfortably?’

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

Should I sell songs to make Christmas cash?

I lost my agent due to the pandemic – how can I find new representation now?

Can I create my own headshots and showreel?

Most Read

Across The Stage this week

Empty theatres to host broadcasts of plays for major new BBC series celebrating performing arts

National Theatre launches streaming service to reach new digital audience

The Stage’s Christmas gift guide: fill your stockings while supporting theatre freelancers

Les Misérables concert set to lose money after capacity rule change

We need a government that works with theatre, not against it

National Theatre criticised by staff director for not paying streaming royalties

Qdos postpones shows and cancels Stoke production following tighter restrictions

Surviving in the Covid era: how UK theatres are reimagining their roles

Festival of Brexit or Festival of Britain? The event dividing theatremakers

Sleepless in Seattle musical resurrected for run at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

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