Opinions and Views on the Theatre Industry

Richard Jordan reflects on the impact of It’s a Sin – set during the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s – and how Boy George show Taboo had a similar effect on him

Theatre must learn to balance social media’s benefits and downsides

by Sean Egan

Health passports may not be the fairest way to help theatres reopen safely

by Patrick Gracey

Putting Dorian Gray on Insta could be just Wilde

by David Benedict

Prospect of spring awakening gives theatre cause for wary optimism

by Alistair Smith

Lyn Gardner

At a time of desperate need, theatres overlook local talent at their peril

Is it time to think differently about theatre buildings?

We must help drama teachers prove the undeniable value of arts in education

Not just star casting – community work is key to theatre’s future

We all want theatres to reopen, but responsible producers know patience is a virtue

Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today

David Benedict

Putting Dorian Gray on Insta could be just Wilde

UK hit It’s a Sin shows how far we’ve come, but the work began in the US

Will Covid put an end to close encounters at the stage door?

Let’s explore musical theatre’s hidden delights as well as its greatest hits

Should non-singing actors try their hand at musicals? Well, it depends...

Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?

Theatre must learn to balance social media’s benefits and downsides

by Sean Egan

Health passports may not be the fairest way to help theatres reopen safely

by Patrick Gracey

Putting Dorian Gray on Insta could be just Wilde

by David Benedict

Prospect of spring awakening gives theatre cause for wary optimism

by Alistair Smith

Stand up for the right to work across Europe – it’s a common-sense issue

by Rob Halliday

At a time of desperate need, theatres overlook local talent at their peril

by Lyn Gardner

Creatives driven online are democratising musical theatre in unexpected ways

by Howard Sherman

Belief versus reputation: How Seyi Omooba case may affect employment tribunals

by Yvonne Gallagher

Theatre must return better and kinder

by Richard Jordan

Risky business: how will we know when it’s ‘safe’ to return to theatres?

by James Doeser

Seyi Omooba tribunal result is a huge relief, but not a cause for celebration

by Matthew Hemley

Boris Johnson shows government's thinking is still muddled on reopening theatres

by Alistair Smith

UK hit It’s a Sin shows how far we’ve come, but the work began in the US

by David Benedict

Setting smart objectives will help see us through 2021 and beyond

by Paul Clayton

You can’t stop the beat: artists need to keep creating despite lockdowns

by Stephanie Street

Stand up for the right to work across Europe – it’s a common-sense issue

by Rob Halliday

At a time of desperate need, theatres overlook local talent at their peril

by Lyn Gardner

Creatives driven online are democratising musical theatre in unexpected ways

by Howard Sherman

Belief versus reputation: How Seyi Omooba case may affect employment tribunals

by Yvonne Gallagher

The Green Room

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Your views

Clarifying Derby Theatre’s recent history – your views, February 24

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Starry stories from stage doors – your views, February 10

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Quotes of the Week, February 24: Amy Trigg, Sienna Miller, Vicky McClure and more

Quotes of the Week, February 17: Julian Bird, Adrian Lester, Rachel Parris and more

Quotes of the Week, February 10: Idina Menzel, Russell Tovey, Rosamund Pike and more

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Advice

Win free training at Fourth Monkey with The Stage Scholarships

by Paul Vale

How are university drama courses reacting to the pandemic?

by Sarah Lambie

Mentor/coach Ceili O’Connor: 'Differentiate what you want from what you think you should want'

by John Byrne

Edward De Gaetano: My first job involved an embarrassing screen kiss

by John Byrne

Director Chloe Kennedy: ‘Protect your voice – the core of who you are’

by John Byrne

Performer Michelle Wen Lee: ‘Acting is a fickle profession – you never know what’s around the corner’

by John Byrne

How has Covid affected drama school auditions?

by John Byrne

Head of voice Lottie Williams-Burrell: 'We should strive to make the industry more inclusive'

by John Byrne

Oily Cart's Griff Fender: 'My first job was working on a show that was a pioneer of the jukebox musical genre'

by John Byrne

Dear West End Producer

‘Are self-tapes and Zoom auditions here to stay?’

'What are your favourite audition pieces?'

‘How many unfolded and loose photocopies of your audition pieces are appropriate to give to your pianist?’

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Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

How do I prepare for an online audition?

How do I manage the end of my dance career?

How do I find a literary agent?

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Drama school defends press-ups in auditions following social media backlash

Reopening dates: theatre’s response to the government roadmap

Theatres could reopen from May 17, Boris Johnson announces

Nica Burns set to reopen Nimax’s six West End theatres from May 17

ITV1’s All Star Musicals returns with Elaine Paige and Samantha Barks as judges

Academic difference? Why many theatre hopefuls are choosing university courses over drama schools

When do theatres hope to reopen in 2021?

Theatre leaders ‘cautiously welcome’ Boris Johnson’s roadmap

Prospect of spring awakening gives theatre cause for wary optimism

Theatres win extension to Culture Recovery Fund grants until June reopenings

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