Opinion

Despite the lockdown gloom, don’t miss out on the joy of musicals – why not seek out some little known works online from a Bronte rock opera to a musical about Timpsons shoe repair chain

It’s crunch time for theatre: government help is needed now

by Alistair Smith

After lockdown the demand for the arts will be stronger than ever

by Mervyn King

Let’s harness technology to make British theatre less London-centric

by Joe Gilmour-Rees

We must convince the government of theatre’s value to communities

by Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

We must convince the government of theatre’s value to communities

Theatre’s future is best served by conversations that involve us all

Digital presents a challenge to theatre – YouTube is not always the answer

Let’s hope Nuffield Southampton isn’t the canary in the Covid coal mine

Rural touring could offer the quickest route out of lockdown

Letting go of shows is painful, so I’m holding on by remembering

David Benedict

Discover the joy of these little-known musicals during lockdown

Monologues are en vogue in lockdown but beware – the genius is in the subtext

The loss of Trafalgar Studios 2 leaves a void for fresh talent in the West End

Filmed theatre isn’t perfect, but it has come a long way

Here’s to the movies’ mixed portrayals of theatrical life

Quiz and the art of translation: from stage to screen... and back again

Discover the joy of these little-known musicals during lockdown

by David Benedict

After lockdown the demand for the arts will be stronger than ever

by Mervyn King

Let’s harness technology to make British theatre less London-centric

by Joe Gilmour-Rees

We must convince the government of theatre’s value to communities

by Lyn Gardner

Government support must not end until it’s safe to stage shows again

by Rob Halliday

New artists may benefit from an unstable theatre landscape post-pandemic

by Howard Sherman

Social distancing has hit immersive theatre hard – I can’t wait for it to return

by Richard Jordan

Theatre will recover from this crisis – it will just take time

by Erica Whyman

Theatre is a delicate ecosystem – all of it requires government support

by Alistair Smith

Monologues are en vogue in lockdown but beware – the genius is in the subtext

by David Benedict

The lockdown isn’t a productivity competition – put your welfare first

by Katie Jackson

Theatre’s future is best served by conversations that involve us all

by Lyn Gardner

Can theatremakers sustain free-to-view shows as the crisis wears on?

by Howard Sherman

West End musicals can't afford to lose regional producing houses

by Richard Jordan

We risk losing a generation of emerging migrant artists

by Olivia Munk

The Green Room

The Green Room: What is the case for a government bailout of the creative arts?

The Green Room: How did you end up working in theatre?

The Green Room: What would you programme when theatres reopen?

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Your views

Can there be too much digital theatre? – your views, May 21

by The Stage

Lessons from rural touring – your views, May 13

by The Stage

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Quotes of the week, May 28: Matthew d'Ancona, Gillian Anderson, James Graham and more

Quotes of the week, May 21: David Eldridge, Marianne Elliott, Arifa Akbar and more

Quotes of the week, May 14: Vinay Patel, Judi Dench, Andrew Scott and more

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Dear West End Producer

‘It’s hard to find representation as a graduate in a normal year, so how do I find an agent in lockdown?’

‘Will auditions be held in parks? Are we being used as human shields? Will I forget how to communicate?’

‘As venues lie dark, one wonders what the theatre ghosts are up to?’

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Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

How do we raise our son's drama school fees as freelancers hit by the lockdown?

How can I find an agent during lockdown?

How do I pick the best classes for me?

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Coronavirus: Theatre leaders unite to pressure government for support

Coronavirus: National Theatre preparing for 'substantial' staff redundancies

Coronavirus: Leicester's Haymarket Theatre goes into liquidation

Coronavirus: Theatre will need to find ‘new’ ways to return, culture secretary warns

Performers ‘devastated’ after home and possessions destroyed in blaze

Coronavirus: Southbank Centre set to remain closed until next year as it warns of 'catastrophic' losses

Coronavirus: Tina musical backstage staff ‘left out’ of furlough scheme

Antonio Pappano

Theatres detail ‘catastrophic’ impact of lockdown, with at least £630m losses

Theatre will recover from this crisis – it will just take time

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