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Exquisite Drury Lane revamp is a gift to future generations

Exquisite Drury Lane revamp is a gift to future generations

by Alistair Smith

LW Theatres’ revamp of Theatre Royal Drury Lane is beautiful and transformative, says The Stage editor Alistair Smith – in a month when billionaires jetted into space, it was refreshing to see private money being spent on a tangible public good

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

by David Benedict

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

by Paul Clayton

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

by Catherine Kodicek

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

How can we support freelancers? Give them salaries and a seat at the table

Critics should get a dressing down for overlooking costume designers

I love theatre, but not its damaging long-hours culture – it’s no way to live

Rain or shine, the great outdoors offers a way forward for theatre

David Benedict

David Benedict

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

From The Sound of Music to Glee, the path to Schmigadoon! is paved with box-office gold

From Angela Lansbury’s Auntie Mame to Constellations of stars, casting is key

Why composers on stage aren't always note perfect

More farce please, we’re British

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

by David Benedict

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

by Paul Clayton

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

by Catherine Kodicek

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

by Richard Jordan

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

by Christopher Green

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

by David Benedict

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

by Alistair Smith

The rules may be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean all theatre audiences are

The rules may be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean all theatre audiences are

by Natasha Tripney

‘Freedom’ for the fit, worry for disabled audiences – is this what theatre wants?

‘Freedom’ for the fit, worry for disabled audiences – is this what theatre wants?

by Andrew Miller

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

Does musical theatre have a big enough following to thrive on screen?

Does musical theatre have a big enough following to thrive on screen?

by Howard Sherman

Compulsory masks in theatres would give audiences the confidence to return

Compulsory masks in theatres would give audiences the confidence to return

by Richard Jordan

Allyship is the arts’ best defence against online voices of hate

Allyship is the arts’ best defence against online voices of hate

by Amanda Parker

Covid passports are on their way, but will there be any theatre left to watch?

Covid passports are on their way, but will there be any theatre left to watch?

by Alistair Smith

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

by Richard Jordan

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

by Christopher Green

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

by David Benedict

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

by Alistair Smith

Which pandemic adjustments would you like to be made permanent?

Which pandemic adjustments would you like to be made permanent?

Does sport get preferential treatment compared to the arts?

What’s the most stupid you’ve ever felt at work?

Your views

Croydon Council has failed at Fairfield Halls – your views, July 28

by The Stage

Vaudeville Theatre's access issues continue to be unresolved – your views, July 21

by The Stage

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the Week, July 28: Adam Cooper, Russel Tovey, Le Gateau Chocolat and more

Quotes of the Week, July 21: Lucy St Louis, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Felicity Kendal and more

Quotes of the Week, July 14: Mark Ravenhill, Deborah Warner, Jason Manford and more

Advice

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

Tanyaradzwa Fear: 'My first job taught me to be fearless, playful and free in my performances'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

LIPA's Gary Horner: 'Do not wait for other people to give you permission to be creative'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Danyah Miller: ‘My usherette job taught me lessons that helped me become a theatre manager’

Danyah Miller: ‘My usherette job taught me lessons that helped me become a theatre manager’

Sound designer Chris Drohan: ‘Being adaptable allows you to develop your practice continually’

Sound designer Chris Drohan: ‘Being adaptable allows you to develop your practice continually’

How technical training is keeping pace with cutting-edge theatremaking

How technical training is keeping pace with cutting-edge theatremaking

Dear West End Producer

‘What measures must be in place to produce a show in this pingdemic?’

'Which shows have you seen since theatres reopened?'

‘What should you do if your agent goes quiet on you – even in a pandemic?’

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

Is it worth reapplying to drama school next year?

Should I focus on finding a day job or are my priorities wrong?

I’ve graduated – what do I do now?

Most Read

Across The Stage this week

Lloyd Webber: Without government support now I could be forced to sell my theatres

Exclusive: Rebecca Kane Burton leaves LW Theatres after five years

Hamlet

Fairfield Halls: how renovating the flagship venue turned into a £70 million fiasco

Chichester Festival Theatre postpones world premiere to allow for more development

Hamlet starring Ian McKellen – review round-up

Actors fear losing work over lockdown weight-change as complaints to Equity surge

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

Lloyd Webber working with Equity to pay Cinderella cast during closure

First-look images of Theatre Royal Drury Lane released after £60m restoration

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