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How action hero Jack Reacher was inspired by The Tempest

How action hero Jack Reacher was inspired by The Tempest

by Heather Martin

As a young boy in Birmingham, Lee Child’s future was determined by his first visit to the theatre. Heather Martin, author of Child’s biography, explains how the writer was inspired by Shakespeare when creating his fictional hero

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

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

As Derby Theatre reopens its doors, community will be at the heart of our work

As Derby Theatre reopens its doors, community will be at the heart of our work

by Sarah Brigham

Improved working conditions would be something to celebrate, not Brexit

Improved working conditions would be something to celebrate, not Brexit

by Catherine Kodicek

Arts educators are embracing technology, but nothing beats in-person contact

Arts educators are embracing technology, but nothing beats in-person contact

by Howard Sherman

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

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

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

Theatre needs to rock the boat and hold the government to account

Independent work is beginning to go mainstream, but will it last?

In theatre’s hunt for new platforms, going digital isn’t the only option

The city is a safe haven for artists – we must not write its obituary

David Benedict

David Benedict

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

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

Ralph Fiennes as David Hare? Truth doesn’t have to be picture perfect

Though their skills are extraordinary, this is ordinary people losing their jobs

Wendell Pierce as Che? Why not – actors should play their dream roles

As theatres return, let’s see new and under-produced works on stage

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

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

As Derby Theatre reopens its doors, community will be at the heart of our work

As Derby Theatre reopens its doors, community will be at the heart of our work

by Sarah Brigham

Improved working conditions would be something to celebrate, not Brexit

Improved working conditions would be something to celebrate, not Brexit

by Catherine Kodicek

Arts educators are embracing technology, but nothing beats in-person contact

Arts educators are embracing technology, but nothing beats in-person contact

by Howard Sherman

Theatre won’t be fixed by cutting costs around the people who make it

Theatre won’t be fixed by cutting costs around the people who make it

Producers are taking risks to secure the future of commercial theatre

Producers are taking risks to secure the future of commercial theatre

by Richard Jordan

Performers shouldn't have to push through pain, theatre must break the injury cycle

Performers shouldn't have to push through pain, theatre must break the injury cycle

Help us celebrate the stars of the future

Help us celebrate the stars of the future

by Alistair Smith

Theatre risks losing a generation of writers – we had to try something new

Theatre risks losing a generation of writers – we had to try something new

by Kate Wasserberg

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

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

by David Benedict

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

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

Now that we’re used to isolation, is space theatre’s final frontier?

Now that we’re used to isolation, is space theatre’s final frontier?

Theatre became a wasteland in lockdown – now I'm making the most of every opportunity

Theatre became a wasteland in lockdown – now I'm making the most of every opportunity

by Haydn Gwynne

Operation Moonshot raises further questions for theatre reopenings

Operation Moonshot raises further questions for theatre reopenings

by Richard Jordan

Post-Covid, resilient critics can prove their worth in the theatre ecology

Post-Covid, resilient critics can prove their worth in the theatre ecology

by Andrzej Lukowski

Theatre won’t be fixed by cutting costs around the people who make it

Theatre won’t be fixed by cutting costs around the people who make it

Producers are taking risks to secure the future of commercial theatre

Producers are taking risks to secure the future of commercial theatre

by Richard Jordan

Performers shouldn't have to push through pain, theatre must break the injury cycle

Performers shouldn't have to push through pain, theatre must break the injury cycle

Help us celebrate the stars of the future

Help us celebrate the stars of the future

by Alistair Smith

What was the first show you were involved in?

What was the first show you were involved in?

What are you most proud of in your career?

How should people who are working address the fact most people aren’t?

Your views

Save live performances and spread joy – your views, September 23

Seat Out may not help out, the demand is there – your views, September 16

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the week, September 23: Kwame Kwei-Armah, Jodie Whittaker, Brian Cox and more

Quotes of the week, September 16: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jennifer Saunders, Keir Starmer and more

Quotes of the week, September 9: Dennis Kelly, Oliver Dowden, Bryony Kimmings and more

Advice

Maisey Bawden: ‘TV work was a shock to the system but I loved the buzz’

Maisey Bawden: ‘TV work was a shock to the system but I loved the buzz’

Kate Mara: ‘Lifelong learning is essential to evolve throughout your career’

Kate Mara: ‘Lifelong learning is essential to evolve throughout your career’

Julia Farino: 'I decided to share my experiences to help other actors navigate the industry'

Julia Farino: 'I decided to share my experiences to help other actors navigate the industry'

Andrew Linnie: 'Going straight from drama school into a West End show was intimidating'

Andrew Linnie: 'Going straight from drama school into a West End show was intimidating'

David James: 'Government and critics need to respect musical theatre as a serious art form'

David James: 'Government and critics need to respect musical theatre as a serious art form'

Pamela Mayoss: 'I can't believe how nervous I was over such a small part'

Pamela Mayoss: 'I can't believe how nervous I was over such a small part'

Actor and playwright Sutara Gayle: 'Theatre should be for everyone'

Actor and playwright Sutara Gayle: 'Theatre should be for everyone'

Director Andrew Keates: 'Martin Sherman remains my most trusted mentor'

Director Andrew Keates: 'Martin Sherman remains my most trusted mentor'

Actor Phina Oruche: 'Joanna Lumley took me under her wing on my first job'

Actor Phina Oruche: 'Joanna Lumley took me under her wing on my first job'

Dear West End Producer

‘We already have the Olivier Awards. Will we now also have the Oliver (Dowden) Awards?’

‘What’s your prediction for the future of 2020’s drama school graduates?'

'When theatres reopen, will actors be exempt from social distancing, as is the case for footballers?'

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

Should I agree to unpaid work?

Without my desired A-level results, is my career over before it has started?

How can I help my son after graduating from drama school?

Most Read

Across The Stage this week

Chancellor accused of neglecting arts community in latest round of Covid support

The Stage Debut Awards 2020: winners in full

Sarah Frankcom

Black British Theatre Awards 2020: nominations in full

Sonia Friedman: chancellor 'outrageous' to suggest theatre not viable

Theatres exempt from 10pm curfew, government confirms

Chichester Festival Theatre announces reopening plans

BECTU: Six more months without full audiences could be final nail in coffin

ATG lays off further 500 staff as it prepares for 2021 reopenings

Government considering 'Seat Out to Help Out' scheme proposal

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