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These might be the last award ceremonies for a while – may they bring hope for theatre

by Richard Jordan

Producer Richard Jordan says the Tonys and this Sunday’s Oliviers may be the last awards ceremonies for a while, and looks at the shows that missed out on Tony nominations due to Covid closures

Theatres must get used to social distancing – it’s what audiences want

by Andrew Ladd

Did ACE have the expertise to decide who received emergency funds?

by Alistair Smith

Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer's words will never die

by David Benedict

TV and film depend on theatre’s writers – and this talent needs support

by Stephen Garrett

Lyn Gardner

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

The big test for Culture Recovery Fund winners: will they use it for change?

To end 'jobs for the boys', back schemes that give all freelancers a chance

We need to value theatre for what it does beyond its stages too

Empty seats symbolise lost audiences, but also talent leaving theatre forever

This crisis is a chance to reset theatre subsidy and support artists directly

David Benedict

Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer's words will never die

For those starved of first-rate, one-off dramas, look to BBC’s Play for Today

Arts jobs are viable – it’s the government that’s not

Relic to revelation – how The Boys in the Band came back to play Broadway

Unlike for the Debut Awards nominees, first roles aren’t always auspicious

Bennett's dramas prove the exceptions that suit both stage and screen

Theatres must get used to social distancing – it’s what audiences want

by Andrew Ladd

Did ACE have the expertise to decide who received emergency funds?

by Alistair Smith

Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer's words will never die

by David Benedict

TV and film depend on theatre’s writers – and this talent needs support

by Stephen Garrett

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

by Lyn Gardner

As theatre begins to renew itself, we must work out how critics engage with it

by Kate Maltby

The Lottery panto scheme will generate income, but it won't save Christmas by itself

by Richard Jordan

A light in the darkness: how can touring theatre be saved from Covid-19?

by Alan Stacey

Funding decisions must be free of political demands

by Alistair Smith

For those starved of first-rate, one-off dramas, look to BBC’s Play for Today

by David Benedict

Community support has long been the lifeblood of theatre’s civic standing

by Matthew Franks

The big test for Culture Recovery Fund winners: will they use it for change?

by Lyn Gardner

The Culture Recovery Fund will help keep theatres’ lights on and protect jobs

by Oliver Dowden

To end 'jobs for the boys', back schemes that give all freelancers a chance

by Lyn Gardner

Back to work: but what do I wear, what do I do, and how long might it last?

by Rob Halliday

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

by Lyn Gardner

As theatre begins to renew itself, we must work out how critics engage with it

by Kate Maltby

The Lottery panto scheme will generate income, but it won't save Christmas by itself

by Richard Jordan

A light in the darkness: how can touring theatre be saved from Covid-19?

by Alan Stacey

The Green Room

Do you think there’s been a change in how the theatre industry is perceived?

What are the best and worst things about drama school?

Is this the right time for theatre to reopen?

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Your views

Does Culture Recovery Fund signal the end of ‘arm’s length’ funding? – your views, October 21

by The Stage

Arts jobs do make business sense – your views, October 14

by The Stage

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Quotes of the week, October 21: Anna-Jane Casey, Dawn French, Roy Williams and more

Quotes of the week, October 14: Tracy Brabin, Yolanda Mercy, Mark Rylance and more

Quotes of the week, October 7: Nico Muhly, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Liam Gallagher and more

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Dear West End Producer

‘How crowded can a theatre be? How can customers feel comfortable on their return to theatres?’

‘What careers should budding drama school students retrain for?’

‘Any advice on how someone inexperienced in the industry can weather this storm?'

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Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

Should I become a social-media influencer?

How can I make the most of online training?

How can I use my musical theatre background to approach screen castings?

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Full list of theatres receiving Culture Recovery Fund grants in round two

Keeping theatres open not a priority for public, poll suggests

SOLT and UK Theatre issue guidance for venues in Tiers 2 and 3

Olivier Awards 2020 reveals performers and broadcast details

Open Door puts audition scheme on hold following drama school racism allegations

Cameron Mackintosh to tackle lack of diversity in long-running musicals with dedicated workshop

Former & Juliet employee loses tribunal against producers in furlough case

Ian Rickson

Producer Kenny Wax questions Culture Recovery Fund decisions

Theatres must get used to social distancing – it’s what audiences want

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